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by Eduardo Dios

One of our wish lists is to look young as long as we can. This is possible only by effective skin care systems. There are thousands of ways to do it, but LED skin care system or anti aging LED therapy is the most effective and convenient. This article is not an ad clip. We will try to review the LED skin care system scientifically.

What is a LED?

LED or Light Emitting Diode is a semiconductor device that produces light. The LED has an anode and a cathode separated by a crystal of semiconductor material. When a voltage is applied across the electrodes, current flows and LED emits light. A single LED produces small amount of light. Several LED’s are combined to produce the desired amount of light.

When LED is to be used for skin therapy, the band of wavelengths is important. LED produces light in a narrow band of wavelengths and phosphors are added to improve the spectrum of light. It is also possible to combine several LED’s each producing a different wavelength to produce full spectrum light.

What is skin therapy?

Skin therapy is a scientific technique of revealing beautiful skin by nourishing it.

Wrinkles, which are associated with old age, are result of collapsing collagen structure. The collagen is what offers strength, body, structure and elasticity to our skin tissues. As we catch up on years, our skin tissues are not able to divide as fast as they usually do at a young age. The fat cells right below our outer layer of skin gets consumed up and requires repairing or renewing to stop skin from sagging. This prevents development of fine lines and wrinkles on our face.

Cosmetics, anti aging creams are not able to penetrate much below the outer layer of our skin to repair the fat cells. One of the recognized successful approach is LED skin therapy.

LED skin therapy will help

Wrinkles, aging, acne and spots

Existing bruises and inflammation

Back pains

Dermatitis, poison ivy, eczema

The fundamentals of LED therapy

The most important things in skin therapy is the wavelength and the total amount of energy applied. Red and near infrared lights have beneficial effects on cells as it is able to create more ATP (cellular energy) and increase DNA and RNA activity. The ideal wavelengths are between 600 and 900 nm. LED light arrays are able to produce these wavelengths.

These wavelengths are able to pass through tissue up to one inch deep. The wavelengths from 600 and 900 nm pass through blood and water in tissue more easily than other wavelengths. Red and near infrared light penetrate tissue because they are not blocked by blood or water as much as other wavelengths.

When light intensity at a particular wavelength is doubled, the amount of energy that reaches the particular depth is also doubled. In this way, the ability of the light to penetrate the tissue can be adjusted.

Healing dose and application time will depend on several factors and this is best known to physicians.

The logical conclusion

We all know that sunlight is good for our health. Sunlight helps sick people and enables people to be more active. Now we know from chemical or biological viewpoint injured cells need extra ATP to repair themselves. This extra ATP can be created by LED light and scientists are successful in generating this. Physicians have to learn the application and use it for the benefit of humanity.

The subject is vast and open for scientific arguments.

Thank you for reading this article.

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by roadkillbuddha

When a skin rash cannot be blamed on poison ivy or chicken pox, the culprit is eczema. In this condition, the skin turns red, scaly and develops sores. The itching is beyond the limit and the skins starts to shed in the form of scales. Dermatitis is the other name for eczema. Dermatitis actually means inflammation of the skin and the skin turns pink and sore. Eczema is a common child problem as out of ten kids at least one kid gets eczema and majority of them get it before they turn five years old. Children who are above five years are also at a risk of developing eczema, but once they become teenagers, the chances are negligible.

Not only does eczema dries the skin, it also makes it itch horribly. The skin break out can even take the form of rashes. Eczema is a condition which comes and goes frequently and therefore it is chronic. When any foreign bodies come in contact with the skin, a special kind of cells present in the skin will react to them. Basically, they inflame the skin as a measure of protection. The harmful foreign objects trigger the reaction and make these special cells to over react. This turns the skin itchy, sore and red. Children, who get eczema frequently, have a larger quantity of these special cells.

Usually, people who have family members with asthma, hay fever or any allergies are more prone to getting eczema. It is in their genes to get eczema and this problem is passed over to them by their parent. Some scientists say that people, who as children have had eczema, are at a higher risk of developing asthma or hay fever later in their life. Allergies can only make eczema worse. The good news is that eczema is not contagious, so children can be happy about not catching the infection. The first symptom of eczema is rash development. These rashes may seem to go away in the beginning, but will return back. Although eczema itches badly, not all rashes will itch. Eczema will start to develop behind the knees and inside of the elbows. It will slowly spread to the face and other body parts.

Because rashes can be caused due to many other reasons apart from eczema, the doctor will examine the rashes and its cause very carefully. If eczema is confirmed, the child may have to use a moisturizing cream or lotion to stop the itchiness and drying of the skin. In serious cases, the patient will be recommended corticosteroids. It is a steroid cream or ointment which needs to applied to check skin inflammation. If the itching is really irritating, antihistamine can be taken in either liquid or pill form. And if the scratching had resulted in an infection, antibiotics will also be prescribed. The problem doesnt get solved forever, but it makes the condition better for the time being.

There are certain things which trigger eczema and should be avoided by children who get eczema frequently. Perfumes, detergents, soap, dry air in winters with very little moisture, and sweaty and hot skin. Also when coming in contact with dust mites and scratchy fabrics can increase skin irritation. The child must abstain from scratching even if the skin is itching badly, as that will make the skin itch more badly. The skin can also get infected with bacteria because of skin breaking and bleeding. A washcloth can be dipped on cool water and placed on the area of itchiness. The parents should cut the nails short of the child so that he/she doesnt hurt himself while scratching. Lastly, lots of water should be consumed to provide moisture to the dry skin.

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by ferran pestaa

Also called dermatitis, eczema is a noncontagious skin inflammation that produces itchy skin, red, rashlike areas. These occur on the face, scalp, wrists, and hands, as well as at the crease of the elbows, in back of the knees and sometimes elsewhere on the body.
Eczema can spread or worsen if you scratch the affected areas. And persistent scratching or rubbing can bring on chronic eczema, chronic itchy skin, with its distinctive dark, thickened, scaly red patches.

There are different types of eczema, some classified by causes, others by specific symptoms. Atopic dermatitis is marked by a hypersensitivity, or allergy, to a food, inhalant, or other common substance that doesn’t bother most people. It tends to be genetically linked, affecting individuals with a family history of hay fever, asthma, or eczema.

Flaking and scaling on the face and scalp are typical of seborrheic dermatitis, while contact dermatitis produces an acute local rash after someone sensitive to it comes in contact with an irritant (say, the nickel in jewelry or the oil on a poison ivy leaf).
A separate type of itchy skin, stasis dermatitis, affects the lower legs and ankles and is associated with insufficient circulation of blood in those areas.

Key Symptoms

Itchy, red rashlike patches of skin that are dry, rough, scaly or cracked
Small red pimplelike blisters
Leaking (“weeping”) of fluid, crusting and flaking in affected areas
Chafing and peeling
Thickened, dry patches of skin in persistent cases
Itching, swelling and inflammation in lower legs and around ankles (stasis dermatitis)

What Causes Eczema?

Allergies are a common cause of eczema. People who are susceptible tend to have a personal or family history of allergic reactions to foods, pollen, animal fur or other substances. Many people with eczema also have (or eventually develop) hay fever or asthma, and their bodies often contain above-normal amounts of histamine, a chemical that triggers an allergic defense reaction in the skin when it’s released.

Eczema symptoms can be triggered by such foods as milk, eggs, shellfish, nuts, wheat, strawberries, and chocolate.

They can also be aggravated by contact with various substances, including animal fur, plant allergens, such as poison ivy and poison sumac, jewelry containing chrome and especially nickel (watchbands, rings, earrings), cosmetics (including nail polish), fragrances, deodorants and antiperspirants, shaving lotions and skin creams, different types of fabrics (particularly wool and silk), dyes, latex and rubber, leathers, and household cleaning agents (including dishwashing and laundry detergents

Other factors associated with outbreaks of eczema are dry air; too much sun; stress; topical medications and certain drugs, such as penicillin; hot baths; and exposure to dust, pollen, and animal dander.

Treatment and Prevention

Soothing creams and ointments can help to lessen the excruciating itchy skin of eczema–and it’s important not to scratch, as this can worsen the condition.
A variety of nutritional supplements can also provide relief.

How Supplements Can Help

Because people respond differently to supplements, many eczema sufferers have to try several before they find one (or a good combination) that works well for them.

Evening primrose oil (in capsules, soft gels, or liquid) contains essential fatty acids that can help revitalize the skin and relieve itching and inflammation. Studies have shown that recommended daily doses of evening primrose oil can reduce the need for creams. Alternatives to evening primrose oil are the less expensive black currant and borage seed oils.

Flaxseed oil contains equal amounts of both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, which can be helpful in the treatment of any chronic allergic condition, including eczema.

Fish oils were found to relieve chronic eczema in a double-blind study. They appear to work by reducing levels of leukotriene B-4, a substance in the body involved with the inflammation of eczema. Eating cold-water fish regularly is the best source for fish oils, but if you’re not a fish fan, you can always take fish oil capsules.

Grape seed extract is rich in flavonoids (antioxidant substances that inhibit the body’s allergic responses). Grape seed extract can help relieve and prevent the itchy skin flare-ups of eczema.

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by slightlypale

In the first part of this article we found out about what is Allergic Contact Dermatitis and how it is caused. Let us find out more.

The Clinical Look:

The allergy may not be only confined to the place of contact. If you handle a material with your hands and then touch your eyelids, your eyelids will also develop allergic reaction. Unless the dermatitis is severe, it is confined to the area of contact. The skin may become red, itchy and blistered. With repeated allergic reactions, skin deteriorates further and becomes thick and cracked.

Common Allergens:

Common allergens include nickel, poison ivy, some makeup preparations, latex, hair dye, antibiotics such as neomycin, etc. You may find out if you are allergic to any substance with a patch test. By applying the suspected allergen to a small spot for few days and watching the reaction of the skin will indicate the allergy causing potential of that material. Your doctor will guide you more about how to conduct this test. Some examples are – a jewelery piece containing nickel, nickel straps, latex gloves, reaction to permanent hair dye, reaction to topical antibiotic such as neomycin, etc. If the allergy arises, after the skin that had come in contact with the allergen is exposed to sunlight, it is called photo allergy. In this case, the other contact sites will not develop allergy, but only those parts that get exposed to sunlight.

Treatment:

The first need is to avoid contact with allergens. In case of dermatitis developing, it may be treated with topical antibiotics, steroids, or immuno-modulators. Systematic medicines such as antihistamines, steroids, antibiotics, may be used depending upon the severity of the reaction. Your doctor is the best person to prescribe treatment.

This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

By: Leslie Nguyen This is my public service announcement for my Health Science Technology class. I have eczema myself, but it’s not as severe as the pictures seen in the video. I do use the corticosteroids every now and then, and it does reduce the scaley, dry, reddened skin very well. I have had eczema ever since I was a child and still have it til’ this day [ I will probably have it for the rest of my life] and that means that I have Chronic dermatitis or eczema. Doing this project has really taught me quite a bit about this “skin rash” I have had for years.

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by Eduardo Dios

Most often we take extra steps to provide ourselves good skin care regiments. However, sometimes the things we do to care for our skin are producing the opposite desired effects. Any skin irritation or rash is referred to as dermatitis. Usually, the very first symptom of dermatitis is a red, dry, and itchy skin. As the irritation progresses, the skin develops crusty scales or oozing blisters. You may feel bothered when these signs occur. Probably the next thing you may want to do is take proper skin care steps.

Dermatitis comes in several forms depending on its location. These include contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and nummular dermatitis.

Contact dermatitis is characterized by red bumps which develop into blisters and produce suppuration and skin crusting. These bumps can be seen anywhere in the body. Allergy or irritation to skin care products and poison ivy are often the causes of contact dermatitis. Additionally, products like soap, detergents, and chlorine can cause the skin to react and results to contact dermatitis. Nickel plated jewelries, latex, rubber gloves and condom can also cause this type of dermatitis. Even leather, man made fibers, and new clothing can cause skin irritation which often require proper skin care treatment. It is always advisable to wash new clothes before wearing them for the first time to provide better skin care and avoid irritation.

Seborrheic dermatitis is seen mostly in the face and scalp. Experts believe that this form of dermatitis may be caused by fungus. Plugged oil glands or stress can worsen the occurrence of seborrheic dermatitis. Studies show that people with immune disorders have higher tendency to suffer from seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis affects millions of people worldwide. However, this is a very treatable skin disorder and proper skin care may well treat this type of problem. Infants can also be affected with seborrheic dermatitis known as cradle cap. Seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by the appearance of an itchy rash which appears red with scale. Aside from the face and scalp, this type of dermatitis can also appear in nose, eyelids, and eyebrows. Sometimes this is even seen in the belly button, breast, and the axillary areas. Seborrheic dermatitis is commonly seen in people with oily skin and hair. There is no known prevention or cure for this form of dermatitis. However this can be controlled through proper treatment and good skin care routine.

Nummular dermatitis is characterized by red, round, and oozing plaques commonly affecting the arms and legs. The plaque usually becomes pruritus and is often worst at night resulting to sleeplessness and irritability. When a generalized flare up occurs, bed rest and antibiotic medication are usually needed to treat the condition. This usually affects more men than women. Skin problems and stress can aggravate the occurrence of the lesions. This usually affects older individuals especially those living in dry climates. To provide better skin care, avoid bathing in hot water because this will only exacerbate the condition.

In conclusion, dermatitis in any of its forms is always accompanied with rash and itchiness. Some forms of dermatitis do not even have known cure and treatment is often palliative. Some individuals may suffer from dermatitis all their lives. Treatment is usually geared towards lowering the symptoms and providing relief from itchiness. Good skin care usually aids in easing the symptom and provides the much needed relief.

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