Thursday, September 5, 2013

Skin Science and Imaging: The fundamentals


Excellent overview provided by BrighTex Bio-Photonics on their "Mobile Solutions" website which we are quoting below:


Sun Damage

Sun damage or UV damage is caused by prolonged exposure to the sun and its UV A and B rays.


Acne
Acne Vulgaris, commonly called Acne, is a skin disease which affects the tiny pores on the face, arms, back and chest.


Dull Complexion
Dull Complexion indicates low skin tone evenness which may be due to blemishes, redness or other discolorations.
Skin Age
As skin ages, it becomes thinner and more easily damaged. Intensifying this effect is the decreasing ability of skin to heal itself as a person ages. skin aging is noted by a decrease in volume and elasticity.




Spots
Pigmentation or Spots is the localized change in skin color caused due to the variation in the amount and type of melanin production.
Skin Texture
Texture is the measure for the smoothness/roughness on the skin.
Under Eye Bag
The common as well as frustrating concerns for the under eye part are the dark circles and eye-bags (puffiness).
Wrinkles
Structural changes in specific parts of the dermis and the subcutaneous tissue producing a fold, ridge or crease on the skin is considered as a wrinkle.



Redness
Redness of the skin can present itself as erythema, rosacea, or broken capillaries indicating vascular damage






Oily Skin
Oily skin may appear shiny, thick and dull colored which is a result of overactive sebaceous glands producing excess sebum (oil).



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