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Epithelia Under Attack: The Skin, Gut, and Respiratory Barriers

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By Krishna Patel and Peter Lio, MD Introduction The epithelial barrier is the first line of physical, chemical, and immunological defense against allergens, irritants, pathogens, and other environmental factors. Defects in the stratum corneum allow for foreign antigens, irritants, and pathogens to enter the epidermis.

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Melasma (Chloasma)

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You should also stop using skin care products that irritate the skin, as it may worsen melasma. If self-treatment does not improve your situation or causes skin irritation and darkening, you should seek help from a dermatologist. Light based therapies come last, if all else fails. Should I seek medical care? Cardot-Leccia, N.,

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What’s Under That Beard? 8 Beard-Related Skin Conditions

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Challenges with Beard Care: Irritation from Shaving and Products : Shaving and certain beard products can aggravate psoriasis, intensifying symptoms. [4] It’s caused by Malassezia, a fungus that feeds on the sebum on your skin, leading to irritation and inflammation, particularly in areas with many sebaceous glands like the beard. [5]

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10 Best Alternatives to Antibiotics for Infection 2024

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8 Garlic also has antiprotozoal and antifungal properties, and according to the 2014 review 9 above, garlic can be an effective treatment for conditions such as Candida albicans, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and giardiasis. Skin administration in high concentrations may cause irritation.

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Comedonal acne

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Advanced Treatments : Oral medications for severe cases include hormonal therapy and isotretinoin, with surgical options for persistent comedones. So, it’s important you do not to touch or pick at your skin, to prevent irritation and worsening of the condition. What is Comedonal Acne? What does it look like? 133(4), 662–663.

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Zinc 101: What You Need to Know (2023)

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Moreover, this treatment may irritate the digestive tract, resulting in an upset stomach. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition in 2014 showed that zinc citrate, given as a supplement, is as well-absorbed as zinc gluconate but has a more appealing, less bitter taste. It is also a common ingredient in sunscreens.

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Think the Antibiotics in Your Food Are Decreasing? Think Again

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According to a 2014 review, 16 garlic has been proven effective against “a plethora of gram-positive, gram-negative, and acid-fast bacteria,” including but not limited to Salmonella, E. Potential adverse effects include irritation of the skin, mouth, throat and vagina, and increased sensitivity to sunlight. coli and K. pneumoniae.