DERMATITIS

The terms eczema and dermatitis are often used interchangeably to describe the same condition. Dermatitis is characterized by a rash, dryness of skin, itching, and redness of skin. The symptoms of dermatitis occur due to the over production of damaging inflammatory skin cells and continue to worsen as a result of certain factors in the environment.

Friday, January 13, 2006

Kiwi Can Relieve Dry Flaky Skin

Kiwi's complexion-soothing powers come from its high Vitamin C content: One kiwi contains 75 mg. or 95% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.
Vitamin C helps produce collagen, a protein in the skin's connective tissue that provides structural support, strength and resilience, explains S. Manjula Jegasothy, M.D., medical director of Miami Skin Institute.
To reap the full beauty beneficts of kiwi, he recommends consuming two kiwi fruits per day.