just wondering?
Answer:
What happens is that is damaged skin at that point, due to the UV rays. Therefore, your body no longer needs those skins cells anymore, so your body flakes and peels to get rid of it. In fact, the dust that accumulates on our furniture and elsewhere, is dead skin cells that our body sheds every so often. The skin that peels off after a bad sun burn is a larger version of the "dust".
your body is getting rid of the infected area so it can rejuvenate itself
cuz its dead skin after it has been burnt
Actually, my skin never "peals," although sometimes it peels. The bells on my local church tower peal lots of times, though.
good answer Pete, you are correct...except we shed skin cells EVERDAY, all day and night. Just when a sunburn happens those top layers of skin are destroyed by the sun and are of no use... and it is a BURN like a burn from a flame or anything else that is scalding hot..Its your bodies way of protecting itself. Thats why in a bad sunburn it bubbles and turns to little blisters, trying to cool itself down and protect it
When you get sun burn it is basically a infection that needs to be gone. Your body does what it usually does when a part of your body is infected . Your body than knows that the skin should then be rid of.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Why does urine sometimes smell like asparagus?
Answer:
Because you ate asparagus or other related vegetables. Brussels sprouts will also make your urine smell like vegetables. In fact, it's the result of a simple chemical reaction. Asparagus contains a sulfur compound called mercaptan, that's also found in rotten eggs, onions, and garlic. When your digestive tract breaks down the mercaptan, by-products are released that cause the funny smell. The process is so quick that your urine can develop the odor within 15 to 30 minutes of eating asparagus.Apparently, the body's ability to break down mercaptan is genetic, and the ability to actually smell the byproducts is also genetic.
probably ,you ate too much of it for supper=seriously i don't know
Why does tiredness cause black or dark circles under the eyes?
and how does sleep clear them?
Answer:
A lack of sleep or excessive tiredness can cause the skin under the eyes to become pale and translucent, thus, making the blood flowing under it visible. (blood under the skin is blue-ish.. only turning red when exposed to air)
Lack of Iron...take vitamins
The circle under your eyes are sign of anemic, see or consult a doctor.
Dark circles under the eyes are a common complaint. They make you appear tired, even when you're not, and can add years to your face, but for some people dark circles seem next to impossible to get rid of.Contrary to what you may have heard, fatigue usually doesn't play a role in dark under-eye circles, according to Mayo Clinic dermatologist Lawrence Gibson, M.D. Lack of sleep is not a common cause either, although not sleeping can make dark circles appear worse because of swelling around the eyes. What does cause dark circles under the eyes? Here's a list of the most common causes.1. Heredity"The most common type of under-eye circles are usually an inherited trait like varicose veins and have nothing to do with underlying disease or how much sleep you get," says Paul Lazar, M.D., professor of clinical dermatology at Northwestern University in ChicagoDark circles run in families for a number of reasons. When blood passes through the veins under your eyes (where the skin is very thin), dark circles can appear. If your skin is more transparent (an inherited trait), the circles will appear darker.Meanwhile, you can also inherit an excess amount of skin pigmentation under the eyes, which leads to dark circles, and others, particularly those of Mediterranean ethnicity, have dark pigmentation in the dermis layer of the skin that "creates a blue-black hue below the eyes," says Dr. Sandy Tsao, a dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital.Finally, the shape of your face can also contribute to dark circles. Those who are born with a deep hollow (or "tear trough") in the inner corner of their eyes can have dark circles because of a shadow that's cast near the corner of their eyes, says Tsao.2. EczemaPeople with the chronic skin condition eczema under their eyes may experience darkening in the area, which is especially noticeable in people with darker skin. The discoloration comes from inflammation and rubbing your itchy eyes.3. Allergies"Substances that you are sensitive to can dilate the blood vessels in the delicate under-eye area," says Dr. Lazar. "The blood then shows through the skin."Further, allergies often cause your eyes to itch, and rubbing or scratching your eyes can cause the skin to darken. People who suffer from hay fever may have under-eye smudges during allergy season, and those who have food allergies may also experience dark circles when they eat a food they're sensitive to.4. Cold or Sinus InfectionSuperficial blood vessels in the skin can lead to dark circles under the eyes. A cold or sinus infection increases pressure on these blood vessels, which makes it even more likely that dark circles will appear. Also, if your skin becomes pale due to a cold or sinus infection (or because of fatigue, menstruation, pregnancy, etc.), dark circles will be accentuated.5. AgingAlthough getting older doesn't mean you'll automatically get dark under-eye circles, aging will tend to make existing dark circles stand out more, and may make them more permanent.6. MedicationsCertain medications, such as those that cause blood vessels to dilate, can cause under-eye circles to appear darker.7. Lack of NutrientsNot eating a variety of healthy foods can lead to nutrient deficiencies that contribute to discoloration under the eyes.How to Prevent Dark Circles Under Your EyesAlthough inherited dark circles can't be prevented, there are a number of things you can do to make sure they're kept as invisible as possible: * Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fresh, whole foods.
* Avoid rubbing or scratching your eyes, which will cause the skin to become thicker and inflamed.
* Identify, and try to avoid, potential allergens.
* Get enough sleep and take time to relax (and let go of stress). This will help keep you healthy and less likely to come down with a cold or sinus infection.
* Try placing cool tea bags or cucumber slices on your (closed) eyes for 10-15 minutes. Compounds in tea bags called tannins have been found to help reduce swelling and discoloration under the eyes, while cucumber slices help reduce puffiness.
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Dark circles can treated with regular and gentle care. Cover your eyes with cotton soaked in lukewarm milk for 15 minutes everyday to remove the dark circles around your eyes or dip cotton pads into freshly extracted mint juice, flatten them and place them on closed eyelids for 10 to 15 minutes. Check out http://useinfo-darkcircles.blogspot.com/... for more info.
There are many causes of dark circles, from age, heredity, allergies, cold or sinus infection, bone structure and glasses which are not so commonly known.
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2006/11...
If you would like to apply home remedies to reduce dark circles, here are some of my suggestions:
Buy a box of regular, old fashioned unflavored gelatin (e.g. Knox) from grocery store. Take a small cup or bowl and put in 1 teaspoon of the gelatin mix. Add one tablespoon of boiling water %26 stir for a minute. Test it on your wrist to make sure it is not too hot. Then, using a cotton ball, pat it under your eyes as you would an eye cream or gel. Go lie down and listen to some music, or take a bath %26 let it stay on for at least 30 minutes. Then just rinse it off.Gelatin is very high in Vitamin K %26 Biotin. It will not remove your dark circles on the first application (but you will notice a difference), but if you do it daily for a week, and then 2-3 times a week for maintenance, you should notice a drastic reduction in dark circles.
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2007/01...http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com... .. tips on how to reduce dark circles, the causes of dark circles, home remedies, eye creams reviews, make up tips, and natural healer.
Here are some tips that may help your dark circles.Solutions for Dark circles
http://www.dry-skin-care-guide.com/dark-...
lack of sleep causes stress to the body. Stress depletes the adrenal glands. This in turn will cause dark rings under the eyes.
Answer:
A lack of sleep or excessive tiredness can cause the skin under the eyes to become pale and translucent, thus, making the blood flowing under it visible. (blood under the skin is blue-ish.. only turning red when exposed to air)
Lack of Iron...take vitamins
The circle under your eyes are sign of anemic, see or consult a doctor.
Dark circles under the eyes are a common complaint. They make you appear tired, even when you're not, and can add years to your face, but for some people dark circles seem next to impossible to get rid of.Contrary to what you may have heard, fatigue usually doesn't play a role in dark under-eye circles, according to Mayo Clinic dermatologist Lawrence Gibson, M.D. Lack of sleep is not a common cause either, although not sleeping can make dark circles appear worse because of swelling around the eyes. What does cause dark circles under the eyes? Here's a list of the most common causes.1. Heredity"The most common type of under-eye circles are usually an inherited trait like varicose veins and have nothing to do with underlying disease or how much sleep you get," says Paul Lazar, M.D., professor of clinical dermatology at Northwestern University in ChicagoDark circles run in families for a number of reasons. When blood passes through the veins under your eyes (where the skin is very thin), dark circles can appear. If your skin is more transparent (an inherited trait), the circles will appear darker.Meanwhile, you can also inherit an excess amount of skin pigmentation under the eyes, which leads to dark circles, and others, particularly those of Mediterranean ethnicity, have dark pigmentation in the dermis layer of the skin that "creates a blue-black hue below the eyes," says Dr. Sandy Tsao, a dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital.Finally, the shape of your face can also contribute to dark circles. Those who are born with a deep hollow (or "tear trough") in the inner corner of their eyes can have dark circles because of a shadow that's cast near the corner of their eyes, says Tsao.2. EczemaPeople with the chronic skin condition eczema under their eyes may experience darkening in the area, which is especially noticeable in people with darker skin. The discoloration comes from inflammation and rubbing your itchy eyes.3. Allergies"Substances that you are sensitive to can dilate the blood vessels in the delicate under-eye area," says Dr. Lazar. "The blood then shows through the skin."Further, allergies often cause your eyes to itch, and rubbing or scratching your eyes can cause the skin to darken. People who suffer from hay fever may have under-eye smudges during allergy season, and those who have food allergies may also experience dark circles when they eat a food they're sensitive to.4. Cold or Sinus InfectionSuperficial blood vessels in the skin can lead to dark circles under the eyes. A cold or sinus infection increases pressure on these blood vessels, which makes it even more likely that dark circles will appear. Also, if your skin becomes pale due to a cold or sinus infection (or because of fatigue, menstruation, pregnancy, etc.), dark circles will be accentuated.5. AgingAlthough getting older doesn't mean you'll automatically get dark under-eye circles, aging will tend to make existing dark circles stand out more, and may make them more permanent.6. MedicationsCertain medications, such as those that cause blood vessels to dilate, can cause under-eye circles to appear darker.7. Lack of NutrientsNot eating a variety of healthy foods can lead to nutrient deficiencies that contribute to discoloration under the eyes.How to Prevent Dark Circles Under Your EyesAlthough inherited dark circles can't be prevented, there are a number of things you can do to make sure they're kept as invisible as possible: * Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fresh, whole foods.
* Avoid rubbing or scratching your eyes, which will cause the skin to become thicker and inflamed.
* Identify, and try to avoid, potential allergens.
* Get enough sleep and take time to relax (and let go of stress). This will help keep you healthy and less likely to come down with a cold or sinus infection.
* Try placing cool tea bags or cucumber slices on your (closed) eyes for 10-15 minutes. Compounds in tea bags called tannins have been found to help reduce swelling and discoloration under the eyes, while cucumber slices help reduce puffiness.
stay off of ByeDr.com
Dark circles can treated with regular and gentle care. Cover your eyes with cotton soaked in lukewarm milk for 15 minutes everyday to remove the dark circles around your eyes or dip cotton pads into freshly extracted mint juice, flatten them and place them on closed eyelids for 10 to 15 minutes. Check out http://useinfo-darkcircles.blogspot.com/... for more info.
There are many causes of dark circles, from age, heredity, allergies, cold or sinus infection, bone structure and glasses which are not so commonly known.
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2006/11...
If you would like to apply home remedies to reduce dark circles, here are some of my suggestions:
Buy a box of regular, old fashioned unflavored gelatin (e.g. Knox) from grocery store. Take a small cup or bowl and put in 1 teaspoon of the gelatin mix. Add one tablespoon of boiling water %26 stir for a minute. Test it on your wrist to make sure it is not too hot. Then, using a cotton ball, pat it under your eyes as you would an eye cream or gel. Go lie down and listen to some music, or take a bath %26 let it stay on for at least 30 minutes. Then just rinse it off.Gelatin is very high in Vitamin K %26 Biotin. It will not remove your dark circles on the first application (but you will notice a difference), but if you do it daily for a week, and then 2-3 times a week for maintenance, you should notice a drastic reduction in dark circles.
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2007/01...http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com... .. tips on how to reduce dark circles, the causes of dark circles, home remedies, eye creams reviews, make up tips, and natural healer.
Here are some tips that may help your dark circles.Solutions for Dark circles
http://www.dry-skin-care-guide.com/dark-...
lack of sleep causes stress to the body. Stress depletes the adrenal glands. This in turn will cause dark rings under the eyes.
Why does the skin turn to a yellowish/olive color when it has lacked sunlight for awhile?
Answer:
thats if you have a medium skin tone. it just gets light because the pigment isn't being stimulated by sunlight.
That's your natural pigment tones
sunlight darkens your skin from ultra violet rays
Jaundice
Why does the skin on your palms and soles of feet go all pruney when you come out of the bath?
Something I've always wondered. Due to osmosis??
Answer:
Normally, our skin is protected by natural oils (sebum) so water rolls off. However, if you have been in water for a while, that oil washes off removing your skin's waterproof protection. With the protection gone, your body soaks up the water causing the fingers and toes (also palms and soles) to swell and appear wrinkled. Did you know this only happens in the parts of the body that don't grow hair?No, it is not considered to be osmosis; it is absorption.
Answer:
Normally, our skin is protected by natural oils (sebum) so water rolls off. However, if you have been in water for a while, that oil washes off removing your skin's waterproof protection. With the protection gone, your body soaks up the water causing the fingers and toes (also palms and soles) to swell and appear wrinkled. Did you know this only happens in the parts of the body that don't grow hair?No, it is not considered to be osmosis; it is absorption.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Why does the skin on my right shoulder blade sting/hurt?!?
so yeah, it hurts mostly when im sitting for a long time or when my right arm isn't relaxed my skin on my right shoulder blade stings/hurts. even when im holding my mouse i can feel it..it's like a permanent sunburn or something.
and its been like this since forever, i dont even remember when it started.
so what is it? is it caused by having sunburns there in the past?
Answer:
There are lots of possible causes of localised skin problems like the one you have described.Are you currently taking any medications? Certain medications can cause shoulder problems such as tingling and aching.As this is an ongoing problem, you should let your doctor know so you can find out the cause.
and its been like this since forever, i dont even remember when it started.
so what is it? is it caused by having sunburns there in the past?
Answer:
There are lots of possible causes of localised skin problems like the one you have described.Are you currently taking any medications? Certain medications can cause shoulder problems such as tingling and aching.As this is an ongoing problem, you should let your doctor know so you can find out the cause.
Why does the platelets fall down in blood?
Answer:
Generally, the amount of platelets in blood will go down because either the bone marrow is not producing enough, the platelets are being destroyed too quickly, or too many platelets are being stored in the spleen. Take a look at the source below for more information about possible causes (and more about low platelet counts). The person needs to be seen by a doctor to find out what is causing the low platelet count in his/her case. Hope this helps.
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