课件：痤疮护理.ppt

小结 wenx1218@163.com * Now that you understand more about the structure of the skin, we will talk about aging and how it affects the skin. There are two causes of aging: Uncontrollable Aging: The first cause of aging is natural or chronological aging, which is also called uncontrollable aging—because it is beyond our control. Through life, natural changes occur in the body’s chemistry which affect the function and appearance of the skin. A child’s skin is soft and unblemished. An adolescent experiences shifting hormone levels, increases in oil gland production. In adult skin, oil glands become less active and the skin loses elasticity. In post-menopause, the shifts in hormonal levels diminish regeneration of skin cells and reduce production of collagen. Other uncontrollable factors in aging include: - Humidity, which when low robs the skin of essential moisture, and when high can cause sweat glands to work overtime. - Temperature extremes, such as intense cold which can increase moisture loss to the skin, or hot temperatures which can also remove moisture. - Wind, which can aid extreme temperatures in drying out the skin. - Pollution, which can clog skin pores. - The sun, those ultraviolet rays dry out, damage, and wrinkle the skin. Although we live in a world and are bound to be exposed to the sun virtually every day, some of this exposure is controllable, and can be reduced or minimised by appropriate dress and the application of products containing SPF15 protection. * Controllable Aging: Other causes of aging are controllable—and the good news is that we can do a lot to prevent this type of aging. Some of the factors that we can control are: - Sleep—during sleep, skin renews itself by building new skin cells. Getting the proper amount is essential for healthy skin. - Water—drinking 6-8 glasses a day helps improve circulation and speeds cell growth. - Nutrition—food provides vitamins and minerals the body needs and there is a direct correlation between healthy sk