07/04/2024
Some highlights about general skin health follow, which should be remembered by all of us.
1. Skin is the largest organ of the human body. It is the outermost covering that protects internal structures, maintains body temperature, has a sensory function, and synthesizes vitamin D. Thus it is one of the important organs of our body, of which proper care should be taken.
2. Skin colour is determined by the amount of melanin pigment produced by melanocytes in the skin, which in turn depends upon genetic, racial predisposition, geographical location, and exposure to sunlight. It cannot be changed permanently, although protection from sunlight may prevent tanning to a certain extent.
3. No treatment can change skin colour permanently. No medicated cream should be used for fairness without a dermatologist's guidance. It can cause long-term skin damage.
4. Soaps cannot change skin texture or colour. It is just used to cleanse skin surfaces. A person with dry skin should use milder cleansers or no soaps. Coconut oil is one of the best emollients for dry skin.
5. A healthy balanced diet, good hydration, regular exercise helps to keep skin and hair healthy. The best natural method to make skin glow is having lots of green vegetables, salads, dry fruits, fruits, adequate night sleep, and minimal cosmetics.
6. Vitiligo is just a cosmetic condition presenting with milky white patches on the skin, due to the absence of melanin pigment production. It can be controlled by medicines. It generally has no serious underlying associations.
7. Leprosy is a completely curable infection that may have light-coloured patches or red patches with loss of sensation.
8. Psoriasis is a chronic but controllable condition with red patches and scaling on the skin. It is not contagious or a very serious disease.
9. Acne or pimples are due to normal age-related hormonal changes. No creams should be applied without a dermatologist's advice. This age-related change may require long-term treatment.
10. Every day about one hundred hair are lost as a part of the normal hair cycle. Only if more than that is lost, it needs to be investigated and treated. Stress, nutritional Anaemia, and genetic predisposition are few common causes of hair loss.
11. Skin is a mirror of general health. If any rash occurs or its appearance alters, a dermatologist should be consulted to rule out any underlying disease if any.
