Sunscreens that contain benzophenone-3 provide effective protection against both UVA and UVB radiation, but these preparations should not be used for young children. The substance can be found in the urine of adults several days after coming home from a holiday in the sun. A doctoral thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy has recently presented these results.
A dietary supplement of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC) could reduce reddening of the skin by 13 per cent, scientists from Hamburg-based Bioskin GmbH have reported, research sure to be welcomed by Europe?s burgeoning oral beauty products sector.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed Zostavax, on May 25, 2006, a new vaccine to reduce the risk of shingles (herpes zoster) for use in people 60 years of age and older.
In medicine, a welt is a section of skin which is raised. It can also be referred to as a “wheal”. It may be caused by a blow or lash to the skin, by an allergic reaction, or by the injection of fluid via hypodermic syringe. If part of an allergic reaction, that itches intensely, it may be referred to as urticaria or hives.
Urticaria or hives is a relatively common form of allergic reaction that causes raised red skin welts.
Histamine and other pro-inflammatory substances are released from mast cells in the skin and tissues in response to the binding of allergen-bound IgE antibodies to high affinity cell surface receptors.
Angioedema is a related condition where similar types of swelling occur in a lower layer of the skin, mouth or throat. It is not identical to urticaria. They may, however, occur together.
Various types of urticaria, hives, urticarea, or nettle rash :
Oatmeal baths and anti-pruritic lotions can also be used to relieve the itching.
Cosmetic plastic surgery boosts your confidence the way you look. And increase in self-confidence in the look can encourage you to focus your energy on other areas like family and career. There may be certain flaws in your body and face that makeup, diet and exercise can’t help mask. There you should look into the ultimate in makeover, i.e., cosmetic plastic surgery.