The skin, mirror of our mental health
Last October 10, like every year, World Mental Health Day was commemorated, with the aim of raising awareness about a set of problems that affect many people in our society. Globally, 450 million people suffer from a mental health problem that
Dehydration and dry skin
Surely many times you have heard someone saying they have dry, normal or oily skin. There are certain characteristics that are usually associated more with one type of skin than another, such as acne in oily skin or sensitivity in
5 tips to take care of your skin in summer
Summer is coming and everybody wants to have a good time, enjoy the sun and all those outdoor plans that you have been dreaming of during the winter. Summer is probably the time of year when we spend more hours exposed
Why do we feel itchy?
Itching is a sensation that we have all experienced throughout our lives, although it often goes almost unnoticed: we scratch without realizing and, at some point, it disappears. The problem occurs when the itching sensation does not decrease or even intensifies
Melanin and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
The skin is the largest organ of the human body and the most exposed to the environment, being the first protective barrier against external factors. In the previous article we talked about how the microbiota was able to form "a protective
Low temperatures can lead to atopic dermatitis outbreaks
Did you know low temperatures can lead to an increase of atopic dermatitis outbreaks? An outbreak of eczema depends on many factors. In previous articles we told you how air pollution or diet could favor it. This time, we want to warn
The effects of environmental pollution on your skin
Air pollution has become a great threat to global health both for humans and for animals or plants. Reports published by the WHO indicate that 9 out of 10 people are exposed to pollutant levels that exceed recommended limits. Likewise, both
How does diet affect atopic dermatitis ?
Food is our main source of energy. Thanks to it we can carry out the rest of the essential activities of our life. For this reason, the choice of food we eat has a direct impact on our health. The skin,
Stress and smoking: two factors that contribute to premature skin aging
The skin is the largest organ of the body, and its main function can be guessed from its structure: to protect us from external aggressions. For some reasons, this natural barrier can deteriorate and lose quality when carrying out this essential
Atopic dermatitis in childhood
Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, is the most common inflammatory skin disease in childhood and it is characterized by pruritic (itchy) lesions [1]. Although it is often mild, atopic dermatitis symptoms can be difficult to control and they can