Remove 2008 Remove Irritation Remove Scarring
article thumbnail

Skin Classification Systems

Associated Skin Care Professionals

Doctors could then use this information to determine the amount of UV light therapy needed to treat skin disorders like psoriasis and eczema without causing phototoxicity or irritation to the patient. The Roberts Skin Type Classification system was developed by Dr. Wendy Roberts in 2008.

article thumbnail

Mind Skin Connection in a Nutshell

First Derm

1 Inflammation is a protective mechanism in the body that helps the immune system to fight against harmful stimuli such as pathogens and irritants. This leaves you with scarred or scratched skin, red bumps and sores. This happens when your skin is excessively responding to minor irritants, causing inflammation. link] Arndt, J.,

Rosacea 52
article thumbnail

19 Most Important Supplements to Take 2023: According to Dr Joseph Mercola

Aesthetics Advisor

Vitamin E is an iron chelator and can also remove age spots or liver spots and scars on your skin if applied topically. A dose of 50 mg is best taken by putting one-sixty-fourth teaspoon into an empty gel cap, as it can irritate your mouth at higher concentrations. 2008 May;24(5):1485-96 34 J Med Food.