The evidence of these benefits can be seen within the Asian and Islander civilizations of the globe. Take a look at their hair‚ how thick and glossy it is or the remarkable condition their skin is in. Coconut oil is used as a hair treatment artifact‚ skin moisturizer and cooking oil. As you can see‚ it has many usages. The health benefits are derivative of the presence of lauric acid‚ capric acid and caprylic acid and its properties such as anti-microbial‚ anti-oxidant
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Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a medical condition of rough‚ inflamed patches of skin with blisters that cause itching and bleeding‚ sometimes resulting from a reaction to irritation. It may initiate a vicious cycle referred to as the ‘Itch-Scratch” cycle where the itch evokes the behavior of scratching which increases inflammation and causes excitation of nerve fibers‚ thus leading to more itching and scratching. Skin conditions like this may have people may often feel embarrassed about discussing
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letter corresponding to the medical term defined. __a_ 1. inflammation of the skin of the extremities a. acrodermatitis b. acrocyanosis c. dermatitis __c_ 2. pertaining to under the skin a. dermal b. percutaneous c. hypodermic __a_ 3. pertaining to upon the skin a. epidermal b. percutaneous c. subcutaneous __b_ 4. disease of the skin a. dermatology b. dermatopathy c. dermatitis __b__ 5. red skin a. xanthoderma b. erythroderma c. melanoderma Handout 3.2 MATCHING
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of the frequently discussed aspects in online reviews is the CHI Ceramic Flat iron’s use of ceramic plates heated by infrared waves. When such plates are heated and used to iron the hair‚ the result is efficiently straightened hair. The hair won’t burn or stick to the iron‚ too‚ because the iron uses ceramic technology. The application of the iron also becomes safer and smoother if you use a thermal protection solution such as the CHI Iron Guard. For these reasons‚ many critics and consumers just
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are able to eliminate dead skin cells on the scalp can clog hair follicles and cause difficult to grow and get
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anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown and the development of pressure sores Pressure ulcers/bed sores that are more commonly known as pressure sores are a type of injury that break down the skin and underlying tissues when a certain area of skin is placed under a lot of pressure for long or short periods of time. The most common places these occur are on the feet or bottom usually. Pressure sores can be anything from a discolouration in the skin to an open painful wound that
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Anti-aging Elixir of Skin Just like an elixir which enlivens the life form‚ actives‚ help the enlivening of the Antiaging product for enriching the skin bringing the youthful days back. Aging process is natural yet not a readily accepted fact for sociable people and therefore it is very important to address the issue and use the path of science to overcome it. Antiaging products give the liberty to put your inhibitions about your looks aside and instill you with the confidence of your true potential
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which is produced within the in the skin which is found in the connective tissue in the body in large amounts where the highest density of hyaluronic acid also referred to as (sodium- hyaluronate) found in the fluids in the joints‚ and eyes. According to research almost half of hyaluronic acid is produced within the skin which provides a cushioning and lubrication for the cells of the body. Hyaluronic acid plays a big part in retaining moisture within the skin with the ability of holding up to 1000
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damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by pressure‚ Shear friction and/or a combination of these. EPUAP (2003) European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. www.epuap.org.uk . Classification of pressure ulcer severity: †EPUAP (2003) classification system Ÿ Grade 1: non-blanchable erythema of intact skin. Discoloration of the skin‚ warmth‚ oedema‚ induration or hardness may also be used as indicators‚ particularly on individuals with darker skin. Ÿ Grade 2: partial thickness skin loss involving
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care Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin Pressure sores or decubitus ulcers are the result of a constant deficiency of blood to the tissues over a bony area such as a heel which may have been in contact with a bed or a splint over an extended period of time. The surface of the skin can ulcerate which may become infected – eventually subcutaneous and deeper tissues are damaged besides the heel‚ other areas commonly involved are the skin over the buttocks‚ sacrum‚ ankles‚ hips and other
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