Bryonia is a toxic plant species commonly used in homeopathy. It is known for its ability to alleviate muscle and joint pain, as well as digestive issues such as constipation and bloating. Homeopathic practitioners may use Bryonia in diluted form to treat a variety of conditions Bryonia is a genus of plants belonging to the…
Physical Culture and Aesthetic Surgery Aesthetics of the Face and Head Nose aesthetics Aesthetics of the lips Male Chest Aesthetics Breast aesthetics Abdomen aesthetics Legs Aesthetics Introduction In this article we will discuss in detail the impact of physical culture and cosmetic surgery on legs, thighs and buttocks. Let’s start, as in the other related…
What is Green Clay Green clay is a highly appreciated and widely exploited product in the phytotherapeutic and cosmetic fields, by virtue of its properties skin purifying properties, detoxifying, remineralizing And antibacterial that are attributed to it. In detail, green clay is a substance made up of a mixture of compounds of mineral origin, originating…
The disorder popularly known as ” ingrown toenails ” in medical terms is known as onychocryptosis. Typical unpleasant and unsightly condition of toenails , onychocryptosis occurs when a sharp corner of the toenail penetrates the skin causing pain , redness and inflammation. If not treated right from the very first symptoms , an ingrown toenail can be the trigger for more or less superficial…
Lines or streaks on the nails are one of the most common problems with these skin appendages . This may depend on causes of various origins and nature. In some cases, striped nails are small imperfections that signal the presence of a trivial ailment; other times, this anomaly is indicative of more or less significant pathologies. The surface of the scratched nails appears…
Black nails are among the pigmentation alterations of these skin appendages . This can be due to causes of various origins and nature, including nutritional deficiencies, infections or trauma . To deal with the problem correctly, especially if the black nail does not tend to resolve spontaneously, it is important to consult a dermatologist, in order to rule out the presence…
Definition Nails can have irregular grooves or depressions for a variety of reasons. If these signs affect only one finger, the depressions may be the result of a trauma (e.g. too aggressive manicure, onychotillomania, etc.) or of a local infection. When all nails are simultaneously wavy, systemic conditions (e.g. dysmenorrhea , high fever , and peripheral ischemia ) or dermatological conditions (including contact dermatitis , erythroderma, and perionyxis ) are more likely ….
5-alpha reductase is the name of an enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. The latter represents the most powerful androgen hormone in the body and its activity is 4-5 times higher than that of testosterone.As anticipated, it is produced thanks to the action of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase which makes the double bond existing between carbon 4…
The nails are horny productions of the epidermis , placed on the dorsal face of the last phalanges of the fingers and toes . They are prerogatives of primates, in addition to man, therefore, they are present only in monkeys and lemurs. What Are The Functions Of The Nails? Fingernails contribute substantially to the manipulative precision of the hand. Thanks to…
Definition Brittle nails are characterized by alterations in structure and shape, which make them lacking in elasticity and prone to breakage. They are found as part of the symptomatology of nutritional deficiencies , dermatological affections, traumas and systemic pathologies. The fragility can present itself with vertical streaks and fissures ( onychorrhexis ) or with progressive flaking of the more superficial layers ( lamellan onychoschizia ). In the latter case,…
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