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Glossary Skin Health

condition and functionality of the body's largest organ

Skin health refers to the overall condition and functionality of the skin, which is the body's largest organ. It encompasses aspects such as hydration, elasticity, and the ability to act as a barrier against pathogens and environmental damage. Maintaining skin health involves proper nutrition, hydration, sun protection, and skincare routines to prevent issues like dryness, infections, and premature aging.

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research Aromatic plants as cosmeceuticals: benefits and applications for skin health

22 citations , November 2024 in “Planta”

This review highlights the potential of aromatic plants as natural antioxidants in cosmeceuticals, which may combat skin aging and promote rejuvenation by counteracting oxidative stress, offering a natural alternative to synthetic products with benefits like photoprotection and anti-wrinkle effects.

research Skin health of community-living older people: a scoping review

12 citations , June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

This scoping review found a high prevalence of skin conditions among older people living at home, but available evidence on burden and effective care strategies is limited.

research Skin health and integrity

7 citations , October 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This chapter defines skin integrity as a blend of intact structural elements and adaptable functional capacity, highlighting its importance in maintaining skin health across various conditions but reports no new research findings.

research Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics as Oral Supplements for Skin Health, Function, and Disease Throughout the Life Course: A Scoping Review

5 citations , October 2025 in “Nutrition Reviews”

This review discusses the existing literature on oral probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics for skin health and conditions, noting emerging evidence but reporting no new results.

research Iron and skin health: iron stimulates skin function

4 citations , January 2012 in “Human health handbooks”

This study suggests that ferrous ferric chloride plays a role in regulating skin homeostasis by promoting the proliferation and differentiation of skin cells from a distance.

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community Scalp Skin Barrier Health and Hair Follicle Cycling: A Potential Overlooked Connection

in Technology 4 months ago

The conversation discusses the importance of scalp skin barrier health in hair follicle cycling, suggesting treatments like ceramides or niacinamide to support hair growth. It also mentions the use of finasteride for hair loss.

community Going bald is a genuine health issue.

100 upvotes 1 month ago

Bald people have a higher risk of skin cancer, especially on the scalp, and wearing a hat is suggested as a solution. Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are not mentioned in this conversation.

community The Health Benefits of Head Hair

in Research/Science 19 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair provides protection against head trauma, reduces skin cancer risk, helps remove heavy metals, and aids in wound healing. The conversation emphasizes the health benefits of maintaining head hair beyond cosmetic reasons.

community Will minoxidil cause your skin to age from the collagen inhibition?

2 upvotes 7 months ago

Minoxidil is unlikely to cause skin aging at typical doses, and concerns about collagen inhibition are mostly unfounded. Users suggest using sunscreen and tretinoin for skin health, and some combine minoxidil with finasteride for hair maintenance.

community Dermastamp vs Dermaroller vs Dermapen

in Microneedling 5 upvotes 1 year ago

Dermastamp is preferred for hair growth and skin health due to fewer scars, with recommended needle sizes of 0.5-1.5mm. Dermapen is also favored over dermarollers, which are considered dangerous.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Are the pigments used in scalp micropigmentation safe? Providers describe SMP pigments as safe, medical-grade and made for the scalp, but those are supplier and clinic descriptions rather than regulatory approvals: no colour additive is approved for injection into the skin, and allergic reactions to tattoo pigment are documented.

learn Hair Transplant

Is a hair transplant safe? Serious complications are uncommon in published case series, but every transplant carries risks, including infection, folliculitis, numbness, scarring, poor growth and, rarely, skin necrosis. Risk depends on the surgeon and on who actually performs the surgery.

learn Niacinamide

Does niacinamide improve scalp health or reduce hair thinning? Niacinamide has been studied mainly on facial skin. No trial shows it improves scalp circulation or slows hair thinning.

learn Glycerin

What role does glycerin play in scalp hydration and overall hair health? Glycerin is a humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer; small skin studies show better hydration and barrier repair, but the scalp evidence comes only from multi-ingredient products.

learn Fluocinolone

Can long-term use of Fluocinolone affect the health of hair follicles? There is no long-term human trial measuring what topical fluocinolone does to hair follicles; what is documented is the label's warning about skin atrophy with prolonged use, plus a 2007 mouse study suggesting hair-follicle bulge stem cells do not repair steroid-induced atrophy.

learn Vitamin D

Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement

learn Peppermint

herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair

learn Dexpanthenol

Provitamin B5, a moisturiser in hair and skin products

learn Biotin

B vitamin, often sold as a hair supplement

learn Melatonin

Hormone that regulates sleep, sold as a supplement

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Experts

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SMP Specialist
Noelle Skin
Nice, France

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