Skincare Knowledge: Avoiding Excoriation After Skin Care Procedures

Skincare-News.com warns readers about excoriation, a painful condition caused when skin has changed and is sensitive to aggressive treatments.

Sacramento, CA (PRWEb) November 4, 2007 -- Excoriation -- erosion or destruction of the skin by mechanical means, which appears in the form of a scratch or abrasion. It is commonly seen in other skin disorders causing itching, dry skin, dermatitis and possibly scabies. Skincare-News.com's latest article, "Exfoliation, Extractions and Excoriation" is especially important for anyone who regularly gets waxes, peels or microdermabrasion. Also discussed in the article are exfoliation and extractions, two other important skin care words to know.

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According to the article, skin changes quickly, so lifestyle changes such as new medications, recent pregnancy or retinol products should always be discussed with an esthetician or dermatologist. During pregnancy or medication use, waxing the eyebrows can cause excoriation. At first, the skin has a burning sensation and visible redness. As early as three hours, an irritation such as a deep open wound, scabbing and/or bruising will be visible.

In the bikini area, a pregnant woman is vulnerable to excoriation because of how much pressure is on the pelvic area. Blood vessels in the groin are already stressed from the weight of the belly. When hot wax is applied to the body, blood rushes quickly through blood vessels in the hypodermis to the surface of the epidermis because the body senses an immediate need to heal.

Excoriation and temporary varicose often is the result of a bikini or Brazilian wax that can lead to visible marks in waxed areas.

Those using Retin-A products such as Renova are also candidates for excoriation. The skin is already sensitive from these aggressive products. Even after discontinued use, it is wise to wait a bit before thinking about microdermabrasion or chemical peels. Women with deep lines may experience scabbing in areas where microdermabrasion or peels have been performed.

Regardless of skin type -- that includes sensitive, combination and even extra oily skin -- a moisturizer and sun protection products are crucial. These are tremendously important while getting aggressive treatments like chemical peels, microdermabrasion and laser treatments. The skin is very vulnerable after these services and needs all the protection it can get from free radicals such as UVA rays and pollution.

Also discussed in these article are two important skin treatments: exfoliation and extractions. Understand the difference! Exfoliation -- a cosmetic technique aimed at removing dead skin cells from the face and body. Extractions -- method to separate components from one element from another. Or in other words, getting out all of the blackheads, milia (or whiteheads) and unsightly acne that lives on our skin! Extractions are absolutely vital for great skin and should be performed in a spa facial once a month.

The skin is the fastest healing organ on our body: Take steps to keep it that way! Here's to healthy skin!

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