1 Dr. T.A. RANA MBBS, M.D. (Skin & VD) Dermatologist & Cosmetic Laser Surgeon • Consultant at Shri Ram Hospital & Heart Institute, Delhi • Goodwill hospital and research institute Noida, U.P
Jun 18, 2015
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Dr. T.A. RANAMBBS, M.D. (Skin & VD)
Dermatologist & Cosmetic Laser Surgeon
• Consultant at Shri Ram Hospital & Heart Institute, Delhi
• Goodwill hospital and research institute Noida, U.P
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o Growing up means emotional & mental changes but also brings along limitless opportunities & exciting times ahead.
o Face the world on own terms. Aspirations to fulfill dreams.
o High spirited, enthusiastic, in pursuit of
fun but responsibly …live it up with ambition.
o ‘Taste the moment’.Right here, Right now.
Welcome to the World of Teens
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o Break free of restrictions… seek own space …
o Value freedom and self- expression.
o Self-confidence and a positive persona.
o Build a better tomorrow but enjoy today.
Welcome to the World of Teens
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Why this ? ?
Today’s Youth is
o Educated
o Intelligent
o Self – sufficient
o Career conscious…
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And
CONFIDENCE is all about –
o Balance of looking & feeling good.
o being healthy.
o and of course, hard work .
Key to successful tomorrow is CONFIDENCE
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Epidermis – Uppermost layer of the skin. Acts as a shield against dirt, harmful particles, etc…
Dermis – Collagen, Elastin and Sebaceous Glands. It provides resilience, elasticity natural moisturizer to the skin.
Subcutaneous Fat – Provides cushioning and insulation.
Unmasking Skin
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Understanding your skin
Dry Skin
o Due to low level of sebum secretion it feels tight and uncomfortable on washing.
o Tends to crack if not moisturized.
o Worsens with wind & extremes of temperature.
o Appears dull.
o May show thin expression lines.
Imbalance in skin lipids causes dry skin, which could be aggravated with soaps.
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Understanding your skin Normal Skin –
Soft, Smooth , Even Tone, No blemishes , No visible pores , No greasy patches, Not very dry or very oily.
Oily Skin –
Dull appearance , Prone to Blackheads, Coarse pores & Pimples, Embarrassing blemishes with unwanted shine.
A great advantage of oily skin is that
it ages slowly.
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Combination Skin
o Combination of oily and dry skin.
o The centre zone panel consisting of the nose, forehead and chin
called the “T Zone” is greasy.
o The remaining portions including the cheeks , mouth and the area
around the eyes are dry.
o Such skin poses a dilemma for skin care.
Did you know?
As you get older turnover slows down from 20 days
(in young adults) to 30 days (in adults).
Understanding your skin
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Common Skin Problems
What to do with open
pores?
Got a dry ,
patchy skin
Cream or lotion
Will I ever have Acne free skin?
Oily skin with unwanted shine
Moisturizer vs No
Moisturizer
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Common Skin Problems
What is good for my skin?
Screening advice & available information
Pimples, black heads, Unwanted shine
My skin looks just fine don’t need to do anything…
Soap vs
face wash
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•Skin is the Outward appearance of who we are or what we are.
•Quality of skin can seriously influence the Social Acceptance of it’s owner.
•But Still has a lot of unanswered questions!!!
•Looking good to feel good and confident
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Unmasking Skin Skin
SKIN – the largest organ of the body.
o The total surface area of the skin ranges from 2500 sq. cm. (at birth) to 18,000 sq cm (at adulthood).
o Total weight of skin is about 4.8 kgs in men and 3.2 kgs in women.
o The thickness of skin varies – thinnest on the eyelids and thickest on the palms of hands and feet.
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Why do we need to take care of Skin? Because the SKIN…
o Is the first line of defense.
o Appreciation of senses – touch, pain and temperature.
o Provide thermoregulation with the help of sweat glands & blood vessels.
o Protects from physical & chemical injury like UV rays.
o Prevents water loss.
o Synthesizes Vitamin D.
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Bad, uncared for skin can lead to
o low self esteem
o lack of confidence
affecting the growing minds scope of performance and chances of success.
Why do we need to take care of Skin?
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Why now?
My skin was perfectly fine earlier. Why Now?
There are lot of reasons that cause changes in the skin, like:
Non medical reasons:
o Environment - Pollution, dust, etc….o Seasonal Changes - too much of heat or cold humidity, etc…o Changes in the life style, Improper diet, Stress, etc..o Wrong usage of skin care products, Excessive sun exposure, etc….
Medical reasons:
o Changes in the hormones, o Menstrual Cycle, Drugs – taken for Medical reasons, Pills, etc.
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