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There is well documented evidence that poor or diminished sleep is associated with increased stress. Decreased sleep yields increased stress. Increased stress yields increased cortisol production. Increased cortisol yields increased facial flushing and acne. Adequate sleep is also associated with: Increased collagen production. Increased epidermal cell...
Smoking is associated with several skin disorders: Decreased wound healing Premature skin aging Squamous cell carcinoma Melanoma Acne Psoriasis Alopecia (hair loss) Smoking impairs collagen production. Smoking increases MMP levels, an enzyme that leads to the degradation of collagen. The accumulative effect leads to...
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In contrast to the epidermis, the dermis is comprised of mostly connective tissue. The connective tissue includes collagen, elastin, extracellular matrix (ECM) and few cells. Fibroblasts are the principal cell of the dermis and they produce collagen, elastin and the ECM. The dermis also...
Learn About Melanocytes - Part 8 of 12 of the One Skin Series Melanocytes are the pigment producing cells of the epidermis. UV light increases the risk of developing melanoma, the cancerous form of melanocytes. They are located in the deepest layer of the epidermis,...
Keratinocytes - Part 7 of 12 of the One Skin Series. Learn more about keeping your keratinocytes healthy. Keratinocytes make up the majority of skin cells and are the most active. UV light increases the risk of developing basal cell/squamous cell carcinoma, the cancerous...
Let's talk about 'Skin Anatomy: Epidermis' This is 6 of 12 of the One Skin Series! The epidermis is the outer layer of the skin and contains a variety of cells. These include keratinocytes, melanocytes, Merkel cells, and Langerhans cells. Keratinocytes and melanocytes can be...
The skin is the largest organ of the body and performs multiple functions. The skin performs several functions: Protection: It forms an anatomical barrier to pathogens. Immunity: Langerhans cells create a local immune response, separate from the rest of the body. Sensation: Hot, cold, touch...