How does environmental pollution affect the Skin?

 

The increase pollution of air over the years has important effects on the skin of human. The skin is exposed to environmental air and ultraviolet radiation (UVR) pollutants such as aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons (PAHs), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ozone (O₃), oxides, particulate matter (PM), and smoke of cigarette. Again skinof human acts as a biological shield against physical air pollutants and  pro-oxidative chemicals, the  prolonged  exposure to more levels of these pollutants may have intense effects on the skin which are negative. Exposure of the skin to pollutants of air has been combined  with allergic skin or inflammatory and skin aging conditions such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis or acne, while skin cancer is among the most serious effects. On the another hand, few of the air pollutants (i.e., nitrogen dioxide, O₃,   and sulfur dioxide) and spread particulates (clouds and soot) in the troposphere reduce the effects of wavelength is shorter  UVR and  important reductions in UV irradiance have been observed in polluted urban areas.

Major air pollutants with effects on the skin include the solar PAHs, UVR, VOCs, PM, O₃, NOx, and cigarette smoke. Significant effects moderate by air pollutants on the human skin may contribute to skin aging, skin cancer, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and acne.

Oxides have been combining with increasing   dermatitis of atopic as well as increasing of the disease in children. VOCs, and due to NOx, the formation of photochemical oxidant products -mainly O₃- at ground level, also known as photochemical   summer smog. No protection to O₃ has been associated with urticarial, eczema, contact dermatitis, and other not specific explosion. Exposure to PM donates to external skin aging (pigmented macules, wrinkles, or spots). Cigarette smoking has been associated with skin aging (wrinkles, skin dryness, skin dyschromias), and the combination of smoking and sun exposure may have a collective effect on skin aging. Moreover, it has been associated with skin cancer (SCC, BCC), vulgaris and acne psoriasis.

Air pollution, UV rays, and blue light, can cause fine   lines sagging, wrinkles, and dark spots. “All these factors of environmental work by creating oxidative damage in the skin, which breaks down collagen and to damage the barrier function of the skin.

What are the Lasers and cosmetic dermatological surgery for aging skin?

 

Physical modalities and many agents which are topical and been used along  the years to give the appearance  to the face a more youthful look. The goal has always been to consistently effective and rejuvenate the face while minimize the recovery time and complications of risk. Various lasers (pigmented lesion, vascular lesion,   resurfacing, and hair removal) botulin. A toxin, various dermal subcutaneous filler substances and chemical peels are there.

Dermatologic surgery deals with the treatment of medically necessary, diagnosis and cosmetic conditions of the nails, hair, skin, veins, mucous membranes and tissues are adjacent by various, reconstructive, surgical non-surgical methods and cosmetic. The surgery purpose is to which dermatologic is to repair the skin intentionally.

Non-Invasive Services- energy-based devices and Lasers, Microdermabrasion

Injectable- By these we can be eliminate wrinkles and Excessive underarm sweating

Laser Treatments- Skin discolorations, wrinkles and fine lines, and photo damage

V Beam - The V Beam  is a laser dye, which means that the energy of  laser dye is used to laser beams generate of different colors and  is delivered in pulses

IPL- An IPL photo facial can be used  high-energy light to penetrate your subsurface layers and the skin

Quadra LASE- The Quadra LASE  is an cutting out and  CO2 laser for rejuvenation of skin and treatment of scars, wrinkles, xanthelasma, rhinophyma and other conditions.

Alex Tri vantage- This Q-switched  laser is a  effective and safe treatment for brown pigmented lesions like freckles, sun spots, macules, and unwanted dark tattoos

Fraxel Dual- The Fraxel Dual is a fractional thulium non-ablative laser that is used to provide an overall and improve fine lines, scars, sun spots, acne,  discoloration, photo damage, skin tone and texture, and surgical scars global rejuvenation, by encouraging new collagen growth. it only treats a fraction of the skin, due to its it’s fractional, leaves the tissue which is in intact surrounding  the skin, which leads to healing times are fast.

INFINI- Micro needling with Radio frequency- radio frequency and micro needling simultaneously to encourage collagen growth

ELITE+ Laser Hair Removal

Visit tanning salons and do not sunbathe.

Reduce your exposure to the sun

Wear protection clothes while going outside.

Put sunscreen before getting step outside.

Hydraulic acid should be used for the skin for treatment of face lines.

so, skin  and body care must be taken as well with the treatments.

Do you know the Skin care changes during Pregnancy?

These changes are related to the sudden of hormones in females (estrogen and progesterone) to the blood vessels, skin pigments, your immune system and glands. These suddenly changes can be present as physiological changes or skin disorders.

Pigmentation-

They will be notice that the color of the nipples, genitalia skin, and the center of your tummy darken. Darken of moles Pre-existing freckles. A dark blemish can appear on your forehead, cheeks chin and nose called melisma (“pregnancy mask”). ​Here, the deposits of melanin are increased in the middle of the skin and superficial. Fortunately, the pigment resolves after delivery.

Below are the some changes during pregnancy period

Stretch Marks-

The distension and stretching of the tummy causes split of the skin. These split lines are called striate gravid arum. These are purplish wavy lines, which appear on the thighs, breasts, and tummy.

Blood Vessel Changes-

Some changes related appear as redness of the palms and due to blood vessels known as erythema palmar. This is due to the increased volume of blood also it can produce an attractive blush on cheeks because of the many presence of blood vessels just below the skin’s surface.

Nail and hair Changes

Acne will be attacked during Pregnancy

Rash on the skin during Pregnancy

A moisturizer with a sun block is helpful. The sun protective or SPF factor needs to be at least 15 to 20.

Keep your body so clean, as you will feel hot and sweaty but the baths should be taken in limit that is once a day only. Then keep your hair clean with a daily mild shampoo. Bad acne can be treated with antibiotic lotions.

Reduce intake of foods with a lot of yeast if you have fungal genital infection, wheat noodles or cakes. Moisturizers help to decrease the itch. During pregnancy you have to not take the use of paraffin on the skin, as this ​​can clog the pores of the skin. Tablets of Chlorpheniramine should be taken to relieve from the itch. To assure you take vitamins and calcium

What Type of Skin Symptoms Observed in Covid-19 Patients ?

 

While the  most common symptoms of  Covid-19 are high temperature, cough fever, loss of smell and taste, few know that rashes on skin are also indicate of suffering from novel coronavirus. A report  in the Lancet that skin lesions such as rashes, urticarial, and chicken pox-like vesicles erythematous,  “Developed at the onset of SARS-CoV-2 infection or  hospital stay”  Some of the lesions also had burning and itching while some began as erythematous-violaceous patches that slowly evolved to purpuric lesions  then to ulceronecrotic  lesions and  blisters, with final complete return to normal. Another research found that 21% of Covid-19 patients  observed, reported skin rashes as their only symptom while 17% of patients suffer from coronavirus experience  rashes as their first symptom. Covid-19 does not cause one particular rash but  it’s causing a variety of rashes  frequency of the skin lesions associated with Covid-19 infection was revealed to vary according to the series patterns were described purpuric maculopapules (35%), dactylitis (20%), acral erythema (30%) and mixed pattern (15%) develop in the trunk, upper arms and periumbilical.

Blisters or vesicular lesions - Blister or vesicular lesion is an area of skin covered by a  fluid-filled bubble, raised  and though reported symptoms of such skin problems among many Covid-19 patients, blisters must not be considered as one of the determining factors of coronavirus infection. Some Covid-19 patients may even experience  blistering or ulceration in their oral cavity. Suffered by middle‐aged Covid-19 patients.

Covid toes: It is more common in children, they can affect  feet or hands. Covid toes  consist of “ tender bumps  red or purple itchy fingers or heels, mostly  seen when skin is exposed  to cold air or surfaces.”

Urticaria: These appear as blotches or raised red lumps  and are itchy skin rashes that are usually pink or red  flesh-coloured. Though mostly hives clear within ten days, they are associated with more severe disease in all ages.

So,if any Skin conditions occur or may change in skin conditions means meet dermatologist as soon as possible.