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Skin Care 2

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Dendrites transfer melanin to the surrounding keratinocyte cells
P.Acne is an anaerobic bacteria
It feeds off sebum and cellular debris
Increased sebum and keratin cause follicles to block
That creates an anaerobic environment that helps p.acne thrive
P.acne releases an enzyme that weakens the follicle wall
This results in the eventual collapse of the follicle wall
This allows infection to set into the dermis
White blood cells engulf the area causing more inflammation
Ageing of the Epidermis
Face loses its bounce
Fibroblast cells slow down
Circulation slows down
Thinning of the epidermis
Epidermis looks dull
Hyluronic acid decreases
Melanin production slows down
Leads to reduction of support
Fine lines and wrinkles
Bone structure becomes more promenent
Muscle tone and fat cells decrease
Elastin fibres become thin and brittle
Reduced cellular reproduction
Capillaries become evident
Esthetics and Hyluronic acid
Water binding properties
Slows down ageing process
Stops fibroblast cells from slowing down production
Stops structure from deteriorating
Products with hyluronic acid help to keep moisture retained in the skin
It can be found in the joints and eyes
Helps keep cells together
It is a key component in collagen
Cytoplasm is a cellular material in a cell, excluding the nucleus
Histyocytes are immune type cells that ingest foreign particles in an effort to protect the body from infection
Eosinophil cells are made from bone marrow and are part of the white blood cell group
It's primary function is to fight infection of the parasitic nature
There are four stages of acne
A cyst looks like a sac like lesion that is red and inflamed
Grades of acne
Grade 1 Open, closed comedones. No inflammatory lesions. Unlikely scarring
Grade 2 Open, closed comedones. Papules and some pustules. Inflamed. Unlikely scarring
Few comedones, papules. Many pustules.Nodules, Cysts and boils. Scarring is severe
Characteristics of Seborrheic Eczema
Can be found on adults between the ages of 20-40 appearing on the scalp as a mild dandruff
Commonly found on the face, ears and chest and is caused by mallasezia ( yeast/fungus)
The scaly formation often is associated with an oily complexion and appears in areas of increased sebaceous gland activity
Characteristics of Atopic Eczema
Red Rash, Itchiness, Scaling, Blisters, Weeping, Cracked skin, Bleeding, Heat
Exogenous eczema
External contact with a primary irritant. Sometimes referred to as contact dermatitis or occupational eczema
Endrogenous: Internal stimulus via the blood stream
Seborrheic: Occurs when the skin is over oily.
Dermal layers
Germanativum
Papillary: Cell reproduction
Reticular: Repair and protect
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