Table of contents:
- What happens when you change your skin?
- When should the skin change be checked by a doctor?
- 1. Spotting and rash on the skin
- 2. Discoloration of the skin
- 3. Something grows
- 4. Skin becomes rough and dry
- Tips for caring for skin health
Sometimes, we experience some parts of the skin peeling off for no reason. People say this is changing skin. But is it true that humans can change their skin like snakes and other reptiles? Has everyone experienced it?
What happens when you change your skin?
Your skin is made up of 3 layers. The top layer is known as the epidermis. It is at the bottom of the epidermal layer that new cells are formed.
The large size of the skin organs causes the skin to consist of millions of cells, and eventually regenerates itself by removing 30,000 to 40,000 cells every day. The function of the skin is to protect the body, making it have a special ability to regenerate itself. This ability can also repair itself when there is a wound on the skin, for example.
Your skin will finish replacing itself completely after about a month. When the new cells are ready, the new cells then rise to the top of the epidermis. When new cells arrive, the older cells die and rise to the top of the skin. In other words, the outermost layers of skin that you have seen are dead skin cells. The character of old skin cells is tough and strong, making it suitable to coat and protect your body
When should the skin change be checked by a doctor?
In addition to molting, changes in the skin also often occur for various reasons. Its crucial function is to protect the organs contained in it, making the slightest changes in the skin can indicate the health of the organs in it.
You should check with your doctor immediately if you notice changes in the skin, which can last more than a week and get worse over time, such as:
1. Spotting and rash on the skin
Some rashes that appear accompanied by certain symptoms such as fever and pain in the joints and muscles can indicate a problem or infection in your body. A rash that appears shortly after you take a drug according to the American Academy of Dermatology can indicate you are experiencing a drug allergy.
2. Discoloration of the skin
In people with diabetes, a brown discoloration can indicate that there is a disturbance in the absorption of iron in your body. Meanwhile, if the skin discoloration turns yellow, this condition could indicate that there is a problem with your liver.
3. Something grows
Any growth on the skin, such as a lump, should be checked by your doctor immediately. This lump can indicate a disorder in your body, a genetic syndrome to a symptom of skin cancer.
4. Skin becomes rough and dry
A dermatologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Doris Day, said that dry and itchy skin is usually a sign that your body's hormones are in trouble. While thickening and hardening of some parts of the skin can be a sign that something is wrong with your autoimmune.
Tips for caring for skin health
In treating skin, especially because of its very important function, you can do several things:
- With thorough cleaning. Normally, the skin is cleaned thoroughly 2 times a day.
- By using a mild soap without added fragrances.
- Consume and use balanced nutrition, especially nutrition for the skin.
- Using a moisturizer is actually not only recommended for dry skin, oily skin can also use a moisturizer oil-free.
- Using sunscreen is still recommended even if you don't do much outdoor activity.
