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The problems of the skin can be found at two levels.
- Chronic problem
- Acute problem
Chronic Problem
Chronic skin problem are the ones that develop gradually and lasts for longer time. Examples of such common problems are premature aging, different types of acne, dermatitis and rosacea. Chronic problems may arise because of many reasons. It can be genetic or may arise because of the lifestyle. Some chronic problems tend to stay with the person throughout his life.
Acute Problem
These are the problems that start suddenly and are short-lived. Some acute problems are viral and heal on their own; still other needs an antibiotic treatment. The examples of some acute skin problems are fungal rashes, herpes and shingles. These acute problems are out of the walls of skin care and have to be treated by dermatologists.
The process of consuming excess sugar leads to glycation. It is a process in which a molecule of sugar attaches itself with a molecule of protein and sticks with it. The new molecule which is combination of two is termed AGE (advanced glycation end-product). The AGE has the capacity of damaging collagen present in ligaments, cartilage and skin. It also triggers the loss of elasticity and turgor. Skin starts to sag and wrinkle formation also starts.
It is really important that to reduce the intake of sugar. A person can simply take the start by reducing the amount of sugar in the cup of tea or coffee. Each week one can find a way to lower down the intake of sugar. This will certainly reduce the risk of glycation.
This is a major issue. People irrespective of the place where they live must drink around 2.5 liters of water daily. Our body needs water for functioning. If a person does not drink this quantity of water, the body starts extracting water from other body parts. This is termed dehydration. Dry flaky skin, parched mouths, dry lips and cracks on tongue are examples of premature dehydration.
It is estimated that more than 20 percent of the Americans suffer from dry skin problems.
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