Although the exact cause of the keratosis pilaris is considered to be genetic in origin, but majority of doctors consider that the chief reason of keratosis pilaris is the ‘over-production of keratin’ in the skin layers under the epidermis. The keratin that is produced in excess gets trapped within the follicle and hence the skin [...]
The word “tattoo” comes from the Tahitian word tattau; meaning, to mark. It has been around for ages. Tattoos have been found on Ice Age remains and Egyptian mummies. More than 20 million Americans have one or more tattoos. Just as the demand for getting tattoos has increased, so has the demand for having the [...]
Skin is the largest organ of our bodies. Skin is very important as it covers and protects everything inside your body. It comprising about 15% of the body weight. It covers and protects everything inside your body. Skin holds everything together. It also protects our bodies , helps keep our bodies at just the right [...]
Ultraviolet radiation, sun lamps and tanning beds are causes of Skin tanning. Skin tanning has been rising due to increasing exposure to UV radiation from the sun, sun lamps and tanning bed. Teenagers are unaware of the dangers of tanning. Exposure to Ultraviolet radiation is also cause of skin tanning. Tanning takes place in the [...]
