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Correction of scars

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:46:56 +0000

The scars are common and most people have them. There are several ways to improve and sometimes can be removed.

Eliminating or scar fading

The body eliminates most of the scars, but some remain and these few can be erased completely. But you can improve your appearance; the bigger, strong and old scar is more difficult to eliminate it so it is best to treat it as soon as possible.

Factors affecting the removal of scars include: the origin of it, its severity, the body’s ability to heal and the methods used to improve or eliminate.

How to remove scars
This depends on the type of scar. If the scar is small is improved with the use of exfoliating creams such as Retin A or containing acids. If the scars are more marked is required to go to a dermatologist or plastic surgeon to give them proper treatment.
Usually the scars can be treated as the maturation process of the same ends. This process can take six months to a year.
Treatment to remove the scars depends on the origin of the scar, the place where found, the type of scar and depth. The skin color is also taken into account in selecting the correct treatment for scars.

Reduces the risk of scarring
Scars cannot be totally prevented, but there are ways to avoid a scar larger or more pronounced. Here are some tips:

Moisturize your skin
Avoid the sun or wear sunscreen
Limit alcohol
Limit the spicy
If you have acne pimples prevent yourself you out and find a solution to acne as soon as possible.

Types of scars
There are several types of scars and several classifications:
1 – Hypertrophic scars (high).
2 – Keloid
3 – Atrophic scars (depressions in the skin, holes)
4 – Stretch Marks
5 – Hyper pigmented
6 – Hypo pigmented

Hypertrophic scars
The scar becomes red and often form a cord (or brand) high in the skin. The body tends to remove the scar but it takes at least a year. In some cases you need a little help using steroid creams.

Keloid
This scar is a rise in the skin that usually grows beyond the limits of the wound and becomes a darker color than the skin. It is more common in the earlobe or on the trunk and dark-skinned people.
This scar has a tendency to recur regardless of treatment used. When a small scar is recommended that this be raised circular massage with your fingers with a little pressure to release the scar and no longer as high.

Atrophic scars
They are produced by a process of inflammation such as pimples and chicken pox, injury or surgery.

Contracture
They are usually caused by burn scars, but can be caused by injury when you lose a lot of skin. There are several methods for overcoming one of them is a method called Z-plastic. If you lose a lot of skin will need a skin graft.

Stretch Marks
Scars are considered because they are breaking marks on the skin that may be due to stretching or high levels of certain hormones.

Pigmentation and scarring
It is common that the skin around the scar will develop another different tone to the skin. It can be darker or lighter. They are more common in dark skins.

Scars Treatments

There are many treatments including:

Dermabrasion
Peels
Laser
Skin grafts
Abrasions to the skin (similar to tattooing)
If there are creams hyperpigmentation Surgical correction in some cases.

Home Treatments

You can apply creams that are sold in the pharmacy containing enzymes onion, apply twice daily aloe, castor oil and vitamin E creams Tepezcohuite.

Black skin care

admin — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 21:14:33 +0000

Skin care for people of color with its extra pigmentation, black women can enjoy a fresh and youthful skin for longer, compared with those of fair skin.

This is because melanin protects the skin from one of the main agents of aging, the sun. And because his dark skin ages differently from others, we must take a special routine for them. Everything is in giving that extra care to both your skin and your body and spirit.

Foods to strengthen your skin

admin — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 11:38:19 +0000

The natural pigmentation of the skin is not sufficient to fully protect from the sun because the sun is becoming stronger and harmful. You protectors to prevent spots, premature aging, burn, or melanoma (skin cancer), this because when tanning, ultraviolet radiation damages skin cells and alter the function of collagen and elastin.

How much sun can you take? Depends on your skin color, the place where I do, the time of year and time. The skin has a memory, since your first exposure to the sun harmful effects accumulate. If you are exposed to too much sun, your skin will bill you after 30 years or earlier, saying the first epidermal intolerances.

Sun exposure before and during the vacation time you need to promote health. Here is a list of foods you should include in these days to strengthen your protection against the sun:

• Water and moisture that is essential for the skin condition. In summer, the body loses more water because there is increased sweating.

• The carotenoids accelerate tanning, since they increase the production of melanin, which acts as a protective screen and gives the skin a golden color, also protects against damage caused by solar radiation and aging. Eat them in carrots and peaches

• The omega-3 fatty acids protect against dehydration. In addition, act as agents relieving you inflammatory skin lesions. Get them fish such as herring, tuna, salmon and sardines. Also get those in nuts and soy.

• Vitamin C has antioxidant properties. Another function is the synthesis of collagen, which forms part of the structure of the skin. Consume them in citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerine, lemon and grapefruit.

• Vitamin E also has antioxidant and healing is essential in the repair of the alterations produced by the sun on the skin. Find it in olive oil, avocado and egg yolk.

• Some B vitamins such as vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and niacin are also involved in the maintenance of skin. Foods that provide vitamin B2 are milk, cheese, eggs, livers do, legumes and vegetables.