PROTECTION AGAINST SKIN CANCER (PART TWO)
How and where to look Check your skin once a month for changes in existing moles or suspicious signs. You should check your entire body front and back with a focus on areas exposed to the sun. Stand in front of a full-length mirror and use a hand-held mirror for those areas [...]
PROTECTION AGAINST SKIN CANCER (PART ONE)
Η προστασία του δέρματός σου είναι στα χέρια σου Σήμερα, ο καρκίνος του δέρματος είναι η πιο συχνή μορφή καρκίνου στον άνθρωπο. Ευτυχώς μπορούμε να τον προλάβουμε και να τον θεραπεύσουμε με έγκαιρη διάγνωση. Αυτό που πρέπει να κάνουμε είναι να προστατευόμαστε από τον ήλιο και να ελέγχουμε τακτικά το δέρμα μας για ύποπτες αλλοιώσεις. […]
SUMMER & SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
Το καλοκαίρι είναι η εποχή που αυξάνονται οι σεξουαλικές προκλήσεις αλλά και οι κίνδυνοι που αυτές ελλοχεύουν. Από τους 10 σεξουαλικά ενεργούς Έλληνες, τουλάχιστον οι 6, δυστυχώς ακόμη και σήμερα απολαμβάνουν το σεξ χωρίς προφυλάξεις, γεγονός που έχει σαν αποτέλεσμα να κινδυνεύουν να μολυνθούν από τα σεξουαλικώς μεταδιδόμενα νοσήματα. Τα πιο συχνά από αυτά είναι: […]
HOW DO WE RECOGNIZE A FUNGUS-INFECTED NAIL OR SKIN?
How do we recognise a fungus-infected nail or skin? We recognise an infected nail by the following: - It has a white, yellow or brown tint - It changes shape, becomes thicker - It becomes brittle and crumbles easily - It has an unpleasant smell Fungal infections on the nails are transmitted through skin contact, the use of contaminated objects such as combs, towels, etc., [...]
SUMMER AND SUN
SUMMER AND SUN - HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN'S SKIN AND YOURS! The life-giving sun that we all love for its dozens of beneficial properties also hides many dangers. And the solution is one: PROTECTION!!!! At the same time, the Greek summer that we welcome with joy and longing, can be a threat to the skin.
OLIVES: WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR, WHEN TO WORRY
Moles: what to watch out for, when to worry If you have moles it is important to monitor them for possible signs of skin cancer. Read the article below to understand when a mole you have becomes a cause for concern. We all have moles on our skin. On average, all people have at least 10 to 40 moles. Especially [...]
10 SKINCARE SECRETS FOR GLOWING AND BEAUTIFUL SKIN
The day is getting longer, the hot days are getting longer and our clothes are getting less and less exposing our skin to public view! So follow 10 simple tips for beautiful, firm and youthful skin! 1. Apart from its valuable contribution to preventing skin cancers it can actually slow down [...]
DERMATOLOGICAL EXAMINATION?
Any suspicious sign needs a full dermatological examination and assessment of the risk of developing malignancy. Visit your doctor without delay. My scar is bleeding: It is normal for a wound that is healing to leak a small amount of blood. Just apply pressure with a clean gauze until the bleeding stops-if it doesn't stop, you should see your [...]
STAPHYLOCOCCUS
More than 30 species of staphylococcus bacteria cause infections, but the most common staphylococcus is caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. If the bacteria enter the body in some way, for example through a wound or through the respiratory tract, they can cause serious infections. Symptoms of staphylococcal skin disease include abscesses with pus, while pain, [...]
