The current issue of the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology reports that researchers have found an interesting link between the presence of Malassezia, the family of scalp fungi responsible for dandruff and other scalp disorders.
Researchers found that people with a higher concentration of the Malassezia yeast present on their scalp were more likely to have hair shedding. Too much hair shedding can ultimately lead to patchiness and areas of hair loss.
Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It makes up about 16.6% of your total body weight. Skin is comprised of three layers, each with different functions.
The three layers of the skin are the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer (hypodermis). The epidermis is the outermost layer of your skin, the dermis is the middle layer, and the subcutaneous is the innermost layer.
The epidermis (outer layer), when healthy, acts as a physical barrier to bacteria and the sun. When the epidermal layer is healthy, your skin is able to fight off infections and retains its structural integrity. The epidermal layer of the eye is also very thin, which makes it easier to see blood pooling under the skin, which is one cause of dark circles under the eyes.
Dandruff- those little white flakes which always show up at the worst possible time. You wash your hair and wash your hair, but the little flakes just keep on showing up. What causes dandruff? And, more importantly, what can you do to control it?
Stretch marks are the dreaded byproduct of normal puberty, pregnancy, and sudden weight gain. Surprisingly enough, they can also appear on the bodies of people who perform regular strenous exercise- like ballerinas and weight lifters. Essentially, stretch marks represent tears or scars where the skin has been stretched (damaged).
There are many claims made for creams, lotions, and gels which supposedly work on new and old stretch marks. Most of these claims are exaggerated.
Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It's one of the first things people notice when they look at you (ask anyone who suffers from acne, they will definitely agree!) and your skin is one of the best indicators of your overall state of health and wellness.
Did you know that your skin is one of the first organs to demonstrate the signs of stress? When you are under a great deal of stress, it is likely that your skin will breakout, become oilier, or that it will show wrinkles and other signs of agining much more quickly. Did you know that prolonged stress will actually cause the skin to heal less quickly, resulting in a longer time for cuts and bruises to go away?
