Skincare

          Skin | Types of skin | Skin care tips | Types of skin infection | Treatment of skin infection | Summary

Skin is the largest organ of the body, which cover the body and serves as a protector against germs, and pathogens, and helps to regulate the right body temperature.

Skincare is the everyday practice that supports skin integrity, reduces the risk of skin conditions, and enhances its appearance. They can include good use of skin products, avoidance of excessive sun exposure, and nutrition.

Good skin depends on your daily habits, Knowing your true skin type can help you maintain overall skin health and improve specific concerns like acne, scarring, and dark spots which have a big effect on what you see in the mirror.

 

Types of Skin

Different types of healthy skin are determined by genetics, the products use on them, and the factors  and conditions affecting it with time. The following are the types of skin we have.

Normal: A balanced skin that is neither too oily nor too oily, with a clean soft appearance, and enough sebum production to hydrate the skin and regulate its texture.

Dry: often dull, rough and flaky, at times feel tight, itchy after wash, and irritates.

Oily: this is a result of excess production of sebum, which makes it look shiny, and feel greasy depending upon the weather time of the day.

Combination: As the name implies is both oily at the T-zone (forehead, chin, and nose) and dry at the cheeks and other areas.

 

Skincare Tips

All skincare routines are the same (cleanse, moisturize, and applicant of SPF), but the product for each skin type differs.

Cleansing: cleansing means washing your body and it should be done not more than twice a day; a cleanser that leaves your skin tight after washing should not be used.

Sunscreen: Sunlight causes extreme damage to the skin, daily sunscreen use guide against early aging and the formation of certain skin cancers. The sunscreen SPF number indicates its effectiveness in protecting the skin from the sun's radiation and should be applied 20 minutes before exposure.

Moisturizer: hydrating is important to keep the skin healthy, moisturizer helps to hydrate and soften the skin. Oily skin also needs lightweight gel-based moisturizer.

 

Types of skin infections

The skin is a protection against infections for the body; the skin most times becomes infected.

The following are some causes of skin infections.

Bacterial: Cellulitis, impetigo, boils

Viruses: Shingles, warts, measles, chickenpox, and herpes simplex.

Fungal:  Athlete's foot, ringworm, nail fungus, diaper rash, and yeast infections

Parasites:  Lice, scabies, and cutaneous larva migrans.

 

Treatment of skin infections

There are different types of skin infections, and treatment of any infection depends on the cause and
severity. Some skin infection tends to heal on their own within days or weeks, while some involve antibiotics or antifungal treatment.

 

Bacterial:  involves the use of antibiotics applied directly to the skin.

Virus: infections tend to improve on their own, while some require antiviral medications for improvement.

Fungal: this involves the injection of antifungal medication treatment to the skin or over-the-counter anti-fungal cream.

Parasites:  like the virus infection tends to improve on their own while a doctor’s prescription is advised for others.

 

Summary

The skin is the largest and most sensitive organ of the body that requires a high level of careful treatment to look good and stay healthy from infections.