Esthetics - beauty, skin, hair

Hives are among the 20 most common skin diseases. Approximately 20-30% of people have had the disease at least once in their lifetime.

Acne is a chronic multifactorial inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. The condition mostly affects adolescents.

Scarlet fever is an infectious disease of bacterial origin. It is provoked by streptococci producing a special toxin that binds to the blood vessels of the skin and mucous membranes.

Shingles is a viral disease characterised by unpleasant pain and skin rash. It has the same origin as smallpox, but, in most cases it occurs in adulthood and old age.

Chickenpox, or varicella, is a highly infectious disease that occurs mostly in childhood, but it is still mostly mild. However, an outbreak in newborns or adults is a risk.

Measles is one of the most serious diseases in children. It is a viral disease characterised by risky complications.

Herpes is an infectious disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is one of the most widespread viruses in the human population and affects up to 95% of people. It causes various diseases. Among harmless forms, oral herpes or cold sores is the most well-known.

Fungi on feet and (toe)nails is one of the most common skin problems. Lifestyle choices and a suitable environment for the multiplication of pathogens exacerbate the infection. It is chronic and has a negative impact on the physical and mental well-being. The condition is also knon as mycosis, onychomycosis, dermatophytic onychomycosis, and tinea unguium.

A burn is caused by excessive heat which lasts long enough to cause damage. Burn injuries are caused by various forms of thermal energy in the form of hot fluids, flames, radiation, and explosion.

Bed sores or pressure ulcers are chronic wounds. They are formed under adverse conditions that affect the skin and underlying tissue. It evolves due to a combination of risk factors. Factors that may place a patient at risk include immobility, hospitalisation, or incorrect and/or insufficient home care.

Cellulite is not just a superficial aesthetic problem. The issue of orange peel, as cellulite is popularly called, affects the deeper layers of the skin. Unevenness, bumps, scratches, deepening of the skin mainly bother women, especially in the buttocks, hips, and thighs.

The name lupine is a name for a skin disease, which is not so serious in health but may indicate other diseases in the body. 

Lyme disease is a multi-systemic infectious disease of bacterial origin.  Humans become infected with this disease after being bitten by an insect. This spot is typically reddened by a large rash. It can take place in a lighter form. Chronic disease is sometimes treated for many years.

Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation caused by the itch mite. It occurs mainly in people with poor hygiene. It commonly causes smaller epidemics in various sanitary facilities.

Many people, women, men and children have oily skin. Many cases are caused by the negative effects of several factors. The condition of the skin is affected by the surrounding environment, the level and method of hygiene, but also by lifestyle. In some cases, the cause of oily skin is overweight or obesity, but also hormonal changes.

The skin protects us from the external environment. It is our protective covering. Changes on its surface are immediately visible. The loss of pigment, but also other changes in colour alert us that something is wrong. In addition to diseases related to the skin itself, it also alerts us to other diseases that may have skin manifestations.

Hair loss, also called alopecia, is one of the physiological and natural phenomena. However, when it is excessive, it may become a problem.