Written by admin on March 10th, 2010
There is a terrible sexism about acne. Let’s start with a little biology. Every human being on the planet has sebaceous glands in their skin. It’s a part of the natural process which helps keep skin supple, flexible and waterproof. For reason not entirely clear, but probably connected with genetics and hormone levels, these glands can be triggered into producing too much oil. If this happens, the oil pools in the pores and traps the dead cells that would otherwise fall from the skin. Unfortunately, this is the perfect breeding ground for many of the different bacteria growing naturally on everyone’s skin. One of these bacteria causes infections and the spots. So acne should affect people equally and regardless of gender.
During the teen years, the balance between the sexes is reasonably even, but once we include the full lifespan, it affects more women than men. This unfairness would not matter except for one thing. The majority of cultures around the world have reached agreement on what “beauty” looks like. So, when you see images of people in the mass media, faces are flawless. Thanks to photoshop and other similar wonders of technology, every blemish or hint of a spot can be airbrushed away, leaving a perfectly smooth, uniform area of skin. Read more…
Written by admin on March 9th, 2010
One of the most commonly suggested causes of hair loss in both men and women is a genetic defect. The fact it may be inherited means it is not your fault when your hair thins and falls out and, perhaps more importantly, the condition is not necessarily something that can be cured. Of course, there is some evidence that hair loss does run in families, but there is more evidence that our lifestyles and medical decisions can be even more important factors in deciding who loses hair and how quickly. We will ignore the cultural effect of changing hairstyles where too much traction in pulling the hair back into a ponytail or comparable style may accelerate hair loss, the effect of a general anesthetic for surgery, increased levels of anxiety and stress, and both chemo- and radiotherapy for cancer. The most consistent cause surrounds the level of different hormones in the body. Read more…
Written by admin on March 7th, 2010
Do you want to learn more about how drug testing works because you are an athlete who is preparing to enter a competition? As a parent with children, you may be looking for a drug testing method that is inexpensive and simple to use so you can ensure your kids are not taking any drugs. Perhaps you are an employer who needs to find a less expensive, more convenient and quicker method of screening new employees for possible drug use. Well, there is a convenient and effective solution for almost everyone – hair drug testing! Many people have heard of this form of drug testing but want to learn more about how it actually works. Hair drug testing is becoming much more popular, and for good reason. Read more…
