Contents:
- Medical Video: The science of skin color - Angela Koine Flynn
- What happens when changing skin?
- When should changes to the skin be seen by a doctor?
- 1. Spots and rashes on the skin
- 2. Discoloration of the skin
- 3. Something grows
- 4. Skin becomes rough and dry
- Tips for caring for skin health
Medical Video: The science of skin color - Angela Koine Flynn
Sometimes, we experience some parts of the skin peeling without cause. People say, it's called changing skin. But is it true that humans can replace skin like snakes and other reptiles? Does everyone experience it?
What happens when changing skin?
Your skin consists of 3 layers. The top layer is known as the epidermis. At the bottom of this epidermal layer new cells are formed.
The large size of the skin organ causes the skin to be made up of millions of cells, and ultimately regenerates itself by removing 30,000 to 40,000 cells every day. The function of the skin to protect the body, makes it have a special ability to regenerate itself. This ability also can improve itself when there are injuries to the skin, for example.
Your skin will finish changing itself completely after about one month. When the new cell is ready, the new cell then rises above the epidermal layer. When new cells arrive, older cells will die and rise to the top of the skin surface. In other words, the outermost layer of skin you have seen is dead skin cells. The hard and strong character of old skin cells makes it suitable to coat and protect your body
When should changes to the skin be seen by a doctor?
In addition to changing skin, changes to the skin also often occur with a variety of reasons. Its function is crucial, protecting the organs contained in it, making the slightest changes found on the skin can indicate the health of the organs inside.
You should immediately consult a doctor if you encounter changes in the skin, which can last for more than one week and get worse over time, such as:
1. Spots and rashes on the skin
Some rashes that occur accompanied by certain symptoms such as fever and pain in the joints and muscles can indicate a problem or infection in your body. A rash that appears shortly after you take medication according to the American Academy of Dermatology can indicate that you are experiencing a drug allergy.
2. Discoloration of the skin
In people with diabetes, changes in color to chocolate can indicate that there is a disruption in the absorption of iron in your body. Whereas if the skin color changes to yellow, this condition may indicate there is a disturbance in your heart.
3. Something grows
Any growth in the skin, such as a lump, should be checked by your doctor immediately. This lump may indicate a disruption in your body, a genetic syndrome that can be a symptom of skin cancer.
4. Skin becomes rough and dry
A Lenox Hill Hospital dermatologist, Doris Day, said that skin that feels dry and itchy is usually a sign that your body's hormones are in trouble. While thickening and hardening of some parts of the skin can be a sign that something is wrong with your autoimmune.
Tips for caring for skin health
In caring for the skin, especially because of its very important function, you can do some of these things:
- With thorough cleaning. Normally the skin is thoroughly cleaned twice a day.
- Using soft soap without additional fragrances.
- Eating and using balanced nutrition, especially nutrients for the skin.
- Using moisturizers is actually not only recommended for dry skin, oily skin can also use moisturizers oil-free.
- Using sunscreen is still recommended even if you don't have too much outdoor activity.
