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Phototherapy treatment: How does it work?

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Light is a form of energy and everything we’re made of contains light. Did you know that a human body emits light? It is also called as biophotons or ultraweak photon emissions (UPE) and its visibility is 1,000 times lower than the sensitivity of the naked eye.  Humans mostly give off infrared radiation with frequency lower than the visible light. Light has many effects on body. In ancient times, the Egyptians have been using the sunlight for the treatment of skin diseases. Unfortunately, since sunlight is unpredictable, it was difficult to get the correct amount. Too little would be ineffective and too much may cause skin burn.   But in the 19 th century, the real interest in the use of ultraviolet radiation in the treatment of various skin diseases started and reached its climax when Niels Finsen received the Nobel Prize for his therapeutic results with lupus vulgaris. This then marked the start of modern phototherapy. Phototherapy , also called light therapy, is

Dermatology Clinics near you!

Have you been experiencing dry, itchy and irritated skin?  Do you have patches on your elbows, knees, back and other parts of your body? Or perhaps your skin seems to be persistently red though you're not blusing? Those are just some of the skin issues you might have been facing currently. To get the relief you want, you must be under the care of a dermatologist! While most people think that you should only see a dermatologist when your skin problems are severe, well, not so fast!  These skillful experts can do more for our health. They don't just treat or care for our cosmetic problems related to skin but also for scalp, hair and nails as well. So, what are you waiting for? Skinn Clinics Australia have opened several dermatology clinics across New South Wales and Queensland, Australia to serve you better! Find the clinics near you: NSW:    http://www.skinn.com.au/find-best-dermatologist-near-me-nsw/ QLD:    http://www.skinn.com.au/find-dermatologist-near-

Basic Morning Skin Care Routine

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It is very important that we follow a skin care routine based on our skin concerns. During the day, our skin should be equipped in protect mode to help lessen the appearance of skin aging.  Daytime is warmer and can expose your skin to harsh environment changes that can cause irritation. Thus, your morning skin care routine should only be light but can leave your skin protected throughout the day. Here are 6 steps you can follow: Step 1: Drink water            Drinking water in the morning has proven a lot of health benefits especially if you take it as soon as you wake up. The fact is that, skin is an organ. And just like any body organ, it is made of up of cells which is also made up of water. So, water will play an important role in keeping your body organs function at its best. Water will keep your skin hydrated and looks energized. If you’re not getting enough water intakes, your skin will turn out dry, tight and flaky which in turn is more prone to