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

The Dermatology Digest

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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Eczema Care: 10 Skin-Care Ingredients to Avoid

First Derm

Online Dermatologist Eczema Care: 10 Skin-Care Ingredients to Avoid Eczema and Skin-Care Products | Ingredients to Avoid if You Have Eczema Eczema is a group of conditions that cause inflamed, irritated and often itchy skin. [1] While BAK is an established irritant, it is less commonly, but associated with allergic contact dermatitis. [7]

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Wellness Marketing: The Future Of Marketing For Wellness Industry

American Esthetician Organization

Natural and clean products are made with safe formulas free of irritants like parabens, sulfates, phthalates or phenoxyethanol; often use organic ingredients; come in recyclable packaging; may be cruelty-free if not vegan/vegetarian certified; and have the benefit of being void of synthetic fragrances which helps avoid allergies or irritation.

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Managing Stressed Skin

Associated Skin Care Professionals

This process, known as trans epidermal water loss (TEWL), causes skin to appear rough, flakey, or irritated. Do use Ceramides Lipids Fatty acids Don’t use AHAs BHAs Benzoyl peroxide Essential oils that may be irritating To heal stressed skin, you must first address the stress itself.

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Atopic Dermatitis vs. Contact Dermatitis: What’s the Difference?

First Derm

Contact Dermatitis : Triggered by external irritants or allergens, causing localized redness, blisters, and itching. What is Dermatitis Dermatitis refers to a group of conditions that causes inflamed, irritated, and often itchy skin. [1] Diagnosis : Requires medical history, skin examination, and sometimes allergy patch testing.

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Think the Antibiotics in Your Food Are Decreasing? Think Again

Aesthetics Advisor

As of 2020, 69% of the U.S. between 2020 and 2021. 19 Ginger — A 2020 study 20 demonstrated that ginger essential oil was effective against E. Potential adverse effects include irritation of the skin, mouth, throat and vagina, and increased sensitivity to sunlight. million annually, 2 and it’s only getting worse.

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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. Nielsen, Mary. Fearless Beauties. Portland: Skintelligent Resources. Healthline. About the Fitzpatrick Skin Types."