skin deep: care of skin
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Skin Deep: Care of Skin. Russ Kennedy PhD, MBA, MPH, CHES, CSCS Health and Aging Specialist. Epidermis barrier Waterproofs Protect from UV Dermis Sweat glands Blood vessels Nerve endings Fat under dermis insulation. Skin Functions. Aging Skin. Billions spent on skin care products - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Skin Deep: Care of SkinSkin Deep: Care of Skin
Russ Kennedy Russ Kennedy
PhD, MBA, MPH, CHES, CSCSPhD, MBA, MPH, CHES, CSCS
Health and Aging SpecialistHealth and Aging Specialist
Skin Functions
• Epidermis barrier• Waterproofs• Protect from UV
• Dermis• Sweat glands• Blood vessels• Nerve endings
• Fat under dermis • insulation
Aging Skin
• Billions spent on skin care products• Wrinkles
• UV rays• Age spots• Smoking
• elastin• gravity
Dry Skin and Itching
• As we age – lower legs, elbows, and forearms• Causes – low humidity
• Loss of sweat and oil glands• Overuse of soaps, perfumes, hot bathes, deodorants
• Use moisturizer to reduce water loss/soothe skin• Ointments-mixtures of water in oil• Creams-mixtures of oil in water-apply more often• Lotions-contain powder crystals-mainly water
Skin Cancer• Most common cancer US• 40/50% living to 65• Greatest risk-fair skin that
easily freckles• UV rays main cause• Basal cell carcinoma-90%• Squamous cell carcinoma• Melanoma – most deadly• Checkups and sunscreen
Age Spots
• “Liver spots”• Caused by years of sun
exposure• Appear on sun exposed
areas-hands, feet, face etc• Skin lightening creams,
cryotherapy, laser• Sunscreen prevents
further damage
Shingles (herpes zoster)
• Varicella-zoster virus • Most common in people
• Over 50• Had chickenpox• Weakened immune system
• Early treatment• Antiviral drugs
Acne• Hormonal reaction on sebaceous glands leads to
plugged pores causing lesions (zits or pimples)• Flare Triggers- changing hormone levels, friction
or pressure from rubbing, backpacks, tight collars, environmental irritants (pollution/high humidity), hard scrubbing or squeezing blemishes.
• Myths about causes- chocolate, greasy foods, soft drinks, or stress.
Atopic Dermatitis (eczema)
• Common – early in life• "Atopic" group of
diseases where there is often an inherited tendency to develop other allergic conditions, such as asthma and hay fever
• Treatment – healing skin and preventing flares
Rosacea
• Chronic, inflammatory• Redness, pimples, late
stages, thickened skin • Usually on face – fair skin• 50% have eye problems• Triggers different• No cure but can be
controlled
Psoriasis (5 types)
• Plaque – 80%• Elbows• Knees• Scalp, lower back
• Raised, inflamed, red lesions covered by a silvery white scale
• Psoriatic arthritis-10-30%• Chronic, inflammatory• NSAIDS
Scleroderma• “Hard skin”• Rheumatic/Connective• Abnormal immune • Genetic makeup
• Childbearing
• Environmental triggers• Hormones
• Women 7-12 times men
• No cure- treat symptoms
Seborrheic Dermatitis
• Dandruff• Cradle cap• Usually scalp, flaking skin• More common in men• Cause unknown• Treatment depends on
location
Hives and Angiodema
• Red, itchy, swollen areas in upper layer of skin
• Angiodema – swelling of deeper layers of skin
• Triggers – NSAIDS/meds• Eliminate triggers• Antihistamines
OTC – Wrinkle Creams
• Modestly effective ingredients• Vitamin A (retinol)• Hydroxy acids
• Tretinoin (tret' i noyn)- prescription topical
OTC – Wrinkle Creams
• Possibly effective ingredients• Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA)• Coenzyme Q-10• Copper peptides• Growth factors• Soy isoflavones• Tea extracts• Vitamin C & E
OTC – Wrinkle Creams
• Possible ineffective ingredients• Collagen
Handout 1
Cleaning Your Face
• Be Gentle• Washing your face
• Use soft sponge to remove makeup• Use lukewarm water• Avoid strong soaps• Use hands to wash face• Rinse and pat dry• Don’t wash too often
Handout 2
Bathing: Avoid Drying Out
• Bathe once a day• Use warm water and limit bath time• Use appropriate soaps• Pat dry
Handout 3
Moisturizing: Hydrate Your Skin
• Work by providing a seal – keeps moisture from escaping
• Apply moisturizers immediately after showering• Select best moisturizer for you
• Depends on skin type• Age• Skin conditions
• Daytime use moisturizer with at least SPF 15
Handout 4
Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
• Eat a healthy diet• Exercise• Sleep well• Protect yourself from the sun• Avoid antibacterial or antimicrobial soaps• Wash skin fold areas more often• Avoid using talc powders• Calluses and nails
Questions?