Skin Disorder

The skin is one of the most vulnerable organs of the body. The skin is the largest organ of the integumentary system. The skin also helps maintain a constant body temperature. The skin is composed of three layers: the epidermis, that seals and acts as a barrier to infection, the dermis, which serves as a location for the appendages of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (tissue layer subcutaneous fat), which is called the basement membrane. Skin has pigmentation, or melanin, provided by melanocytes, which absorb some of the potentially dangerous ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. It also contains enzymes repair DNA that can stop UV damage, and people who lack the genes encoding these enzymes have high rates of skin cancer. One form predominantly produced by UV light, malignant melanoma, is particularly invasive, leading to spread rapidly, and can often be fatal. pigmentation of human skin varies among populations in a striking manner. This has sometimes led to the classification of people based on skin color. Epidermis is the outermost layer of skin. It forms the waterproof, protective wrap on the surface of the body and consists of stratified squamous epithelium with an underlying basal lamina. The epidermis contains no blood vessels and is nourished by diffusion from the dermis. The main type of cells that make up the epidermis are keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans cells and Merkel cells. The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and fatigue.

The skin is an extremely effective barrier against bacterial infections. Skin disorders cover a wide range of conditions, some benign, some serious and some even have a sign of another underlying disease. Skin can be uncomfortable and can cause chronic disability. In addition, because the skin is so visible, skin disorders can lead to psychological stress. Many types of bacteria can infect the skin. The most common are Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. Skin infections caused by less common bacteria can develop in hospitals or nursing homes or while gardening or swimming in a pond, lake or ocean. Some people are especially at risk for skin infections, for example, people with diabetes because they are likely to have poor blood circulation, especially for the hands and feet, and because high levels of sugar in the blood decreases the ability of white blood cells to fight infections. There are over 2,000 known diseases of the skin. There are many skin conditions like acne, skin tags, albinism, alopecia (baldness), Athlete's Foot, Behcet's Disease, blisters, dry skin (xerosis), ectodermal dysplasia, Eczma (atopic dermatitis), Ehlers -Danlos and itching. People with AIDS or other immune disorders and those undergoing chemotherapy are at higher risk as well, because they have a weakened immune system. Skin that is inflamed or damaged by sunburn, scratches, or other trauma are more likely to be infected. In fact, any break in the skin of a predisposition to infection. Prevention is to keep skin in good condition and clean.

Home remedies for skin disorders

1.Mix 1 tsp tea milk powder, 1 tsp teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon teaspoon lemon juice and ½ tsp tsp almond oil. Apply to face and wash after 10-15 minutes. This pack lets shine the skin and also eliminates Tan.

2.Mix oats with cheese and tomato juice and apply on face. Keep it for 20 minutes then rinse with cold water. It helps remove the tan and lightens the skin.

3.Place slices of raw potato on the face. It helps reduce blemishes and other marks.

orange peels mixed with curd 4.Dried also help reduce blemishes and scars. Wash the mixture with cold water after 15 minutes.

5.Soak 4 almonds overnight. Grind in.