A smooth, shiny skin like velvet; Everyone wants to have shiny, thick, shiny hair and shapely and healthy nails. Skin, hair and nails are the mirror of our body health.
Healthy skin is smooth, shiny, and healthy hair and nails grow quickly and do not break or break. So when it comes to skin, health and beauty are inseparable. That's why sometimes I will talk about skin diseases and sometimes about skin health and beauty. I will try to answer all your questions about these issues.
From time to time; 'What are the differences between a dermatologist, a dermatologist, a skin and venereal diseases specialist, and a skin health and diseases specialist?' is asked. These are all the same. It is the title of physicians who specialized in skin diseases for 4 years after studying at medical school for 6 years and becoming a doctor.
A dermatologist specializes not only in skin but also in areas related to nails and hair, which are extensions of the skin. At the same time, since skin health and beauty are inseparable, he also has knowledge and skills regarding these issues.
As for venereal disease; It means sexually transmitted disease. Diseases transmitted through intercourse, such as syphilis, aids, soft chancre, warts in the genital area, and herpes, are in the field of expertise of skin diseases, as they can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, and wounds both in the genital area and in other parts of the body.
The biggest I would like to briefly talk about the structure and functions of the skin, which is our organ.
Skin is the largest organ in the body, with a surface area of ​​approximately 2 square meters and a weight of 4 kilograms. It is made of two layers, the epidermis and the middle skin.
The epidermis is approximately 0.5 millimeters and is completely renewed in 4-6 weeks. The outermost cells are dead and shed, making room for new ones from below. Some cells in the epidermis contain melanin pigment, which gives the skin its color.
Collagen and elastic fibers in the subcutaneous keep the skin flexible and durable. Additionally, sweat glands, hair follicles, nerve endings, capillaries and sebaceous glands are located in this area.
Although it varies depending on the region, in each square centimeter of the skin;
-20 blood vessels
-one hundred There are 1 sweat gland
-70 hair follicles
-170 nerve endings.
In this way, the skin; It plays a role in maintaining body temperature, removing toxic substances from the body through sweating, and feeling cold, hot, pain and pressure sensations through nerve endings. Sebaceous glands contribute to protection by providing oil and moisture to the skin and scalp.
While there are no oil glands on the palms and soles of the feet, these areas are very rich in sweat glands.
The shape of the nails, their strength, the stains on them and lines, thinning, loss of hair, changes in its quality; They give clues about some diseases such as anemia, malnutrition and goiter.
Hairs and nails are called skin appendages. Since their living parts are inside the skin, they are closely related to skin and general body health. For skin health, it is necessary to have a balanced and versatile diet, adequate sleep, avoid excessive sun exposure, avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, and keep the moisture content of the skin in balance with the right cosmetic products. Although aging is a natural process planned by genes, it can be slowed down by paying attention to environmental factors.
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