The skin is the largest human organ that covers the entire body. Aging is characterized by numerous changes in structure, function, and response to environmental factors. The consequences of the aging of the organism are perhaps most visible on the skin. With the nice weather, people’s awareness of the care of this organ also awakens, because we know that UV rays are one of the biggest “culprits” for various skin damage and diseases, such as cancer itself.
Skin cancer appears in over 90% of cases on skin surfaces that are regularly exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet radiation. Other risk factors include genetic predisposition (skin cancer is more common in people with fair skin, blue or green eyes, and blond or red hair) and excessive exposure to X-rays or other types of radiation. According to skinessentials.com.au, medical skin aesthetics is something you should definitely pay attention to and educate yourself about as much as possible.
When we talk about aesthetic medicine, we will say that it refers to all surgical and non-surgical procedures that reshape the structure of the body, in order to improve the appearance and self-confidence of the patient. It differs from other specialist branches in that it does not treat pathology, but contributes to improvement in the form of psychosocial changes and quality of life.
How to take care of facial skin properly?
In order for the skin to be beautiful, daily care is necessary, which includes several basic preparations such as tonic, lotion, serum, and moisturizing cream. This is some basic care, and of course, there are other preparations that are very useful both for protecting the skin from the sun and for its hydration.
COSMETIC treatments
Today, there is almost no young woman who does not go for a facial treatment from time to time. Beauty salons offer treatments for various skin types, as well as different types of treatments such as those for spot removal, facial cleansing, facial skin tightening, and many others.
Diet
Nutrition is important for health and overall appearance. Healthy food affects the metabolism and slows down the aging of the skin, so it is necessary to pay attention to what you put into your body. Believe me, your body will thank you.
The importance of sleep
It is known that skin cells regenerate much faster at night than during the day, and equally, sleep significantly affects the preservation of our vital health. Insufficient sleep often has negative consequences on our overall health, including the health of the skin of the body and face. Namely, lack of sleep leads to an increase in the level of cortisol in the blood – a hormone that is responsible for the appearance of stress and inflammation in the body, and a high concentration of cortisol can dangerously harm our skin. Pigmentation occurs on certain parts of the skin and dark circles appear, which are very difficult to hide during the day. To prevent this, it is necessary to sleep at least seven to nine hours a day. Quality sleep affects the skin of the body and face, and some of the biggest benefits of a sufficient amount of sleep are better skin regeneration, hydration, prevention of pimples and acne, and a radiant and shiny complexion.
What can we do as prevention?
Human life cannot be imagined without water, because it is the main driver of the exchange of substances in the body. Given that the human body is made up of 70 percent water if a large amount of water is lost from the body, the organism becomes dehydrated, and thus, increased sensitivity, redness, peeling, loss of shine, the formation of premature wrinkles, and it can also to influence the development of more serious diseases. That is why it is very important that the daily intake of water is 2-3 l.
Skin protection before going out in the sun is mandatory. Moreover, cream with SPF is recommended throughout the year because very often we do not even feel that we are exposed to strong sun rays and UV radiation. The first visible signs of excessive exposure to the sun without an adequate protective factor are burns. Over time, the level of collagen decreases, which results in the premature formation of wrinkles on the face, neck and cleavage, the appearance of spots on the skin, and the like. This is not surprising if we know that collagen protein is crucial for the beauty and health of the skin and is responsible for its youthful and toned appearance.
Skin cancer checks
Health prevention is very important. Just as many of us go to a preventive check-up at dentists, gynecologists, and other specialists every year, going to skin cancer checks should become something that will be in your annual planner because only preventive check-ups can prevent the occurrence and spread of the disease.
Final thoughts
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer at the global level, and a significant increase in its prevalence was observed during the last year. Many preventive programs emphasize the importance of using creams with a protective factor, wearing clothes that protect the skin from the sun and avoiding sun exposure, but studies so far prove that the majority of the population does not follow the suggested guidelines. Regular skin self-examination is also cited as an extremely important method of prevention that has proven sensitivity and specificity and can directly affect the early detection of skin cancer, and many studies, including this one, prove that the majority of the population performs skin self-examination.
Early detection of cancer presupposes detection of the disease in a localized stage before the appearance of any symptoms.
With early detection of the disease, the degree of survival increases to complete curability, i.e. prevention of death. As you can see, there are many things you can do for yourself and your health, and that is a little effort for what you get in return – health.
