Acai Skin Care - Healing General Skin Disorders From The Inside Out

Skin disorders, also called cutaneous or dermatologic disorders, affect the integumentary system which is composed of the skin and its appendages. Most of the problems that appear on the skin are restricted to the skin itself and does not penetrate deeper into the body. However, in rare cases, the skin manifests a disorder that can affect the whole body. Consequently, dermatologists must take into account many possible diseases when assessing skin problems. They may request for blood tests and other laboratory exams to try and identify an internal disease among patients who seek medical treatment for their skin disorder.

Diagnosis

The physical/ocular examination of the skin forms the cornerstone of an accurate diagnosis of skin disorders. Majority of these disorders present with surface changes called ‘lesions’, which have distinct features. During the physical examination, the dermatologist takes notes about the morphology, configuration, and distribution of the lesion. However, there are instances when a skin biopsy must be performed to determine the specific type of lesion, its location, and the further tests that need to be conducted. If an infection is suspected, the dermatologist can opt for skin scrapping or send the skin sample to a laboratory where the specimen is cultured. In case the sample contains bacteria, fungi, or viruses, they will grow and multiply in the culture and can then be accurately identified.

When certain skin infections are suspected, a Wood's light examination is done. The area of the lesion is illuminated with an ultraviolet (UV) light in a dark room. The UV light makes certain types of bacteria or fungi glow. Melanin is also accentuated by the light so pigmentation abnormalities become more visible. Dermatologists also have a number of skin tests at their disposal, especially when they suspect that an allergic reaction is the cause of a skin disorder. Skin tests include a ‘use’ test, an intradermal test, a patch test and a prick test.

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Skin treatment usually involves the use of topical medications. There are systemic drugs that can be prescribed and taken by mouth or administered through injection. Intradermal injections are usually done when a higher dose of a drug is required to target the affected area. As for topical preparations, the drug is mixed with an inactive ingredient called a vehicle. Depending on the type of vehicle used, the same drug can be placed in a cream, foam, gel, lotion, oil, ointment, powder or solution. These preparations come in different concentrations. Antihistamines are sometimes included in topical preparations to relieve the itching associated with certain allergic reactions.

Topical medications can be classified into several types: anti-itch agents, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-infective agents, cleansing agents, drying agents, moisturizing agents, protective agents and keratolytics. Corticosteroids are the main topical medications used to treat inflammation of the skin. They are effective for skin rashes caused by allergic or inflammatory reactions, but they are not recommended to be used on wounds or infected areas because they can inhibit wound healing and lower resistance to bacterial infections. Corticosteroids are sometimes mixed with antifungal agents to help treat itchy skin while eradicating fungus at the same time. However, corticosteroids should be used with caution on areas where the skin is thin and on areas of natural occlusion. Extended use in any area may lead to skin breakdown, acne-like eruptions, and allergic skin reactions (dermatitis) to the corticosteroid itself. In addition, high-potency formulations may impair adrenal gland functions in children, when applied over large areas of skin, or when used for prolonged periods.

Acai for General Skin Disorders

People around the world suffer from various skin disorders, the most common being acne, eczema, psoriasis and chronic dermatitis. Skin disorders can affect people of all ages and they can inflict not only physical pain but also stress and embarrassment. Unfortunately, most of these disorders are idiopathic in nature so treating the symptoms is the only way to make them more bearable. Consequently, a lot of natural skin treatments have emerged in the market, from creams to oral medications, claiming all sorts of remedies.

While there is an array of medications to choose from, a lot of people with skin disorders are now considering natural approaches such as the acai berry. It is currently widely regarded as a super fruit because of all the health benefits that it offers such as body detoxification, preventing pre-mature aging and boosting the body's immune system. All these acai berry benefits can help people with skin disorders. Since the main cause of skin disorders is infection, the acai berry can help in addressing the problem with its potent antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. This is possible because acai is known to be a rich source of compounds called anthocyanins and flavonoids. The anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants that prevent oxidative damage which can lead to various skin disorders. On the other hand, flavonoids are a class of plant secondary metabolites that have an anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-cancer properties.

Acai also contains phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals that help promote skin cell health. The extract is also enriched with essential amino and fatty acids to help regenerate skin and phytosterols to preserve collagen. Acai is absolutely one of best healing fruits in nature, and a worthy addition to a healthy diet.

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