Importance of skin health

Actinic Keratosis

What is it?Also known as solar keratosis, this is a condition that develops from a constant, heavy exposure to the sun during a long period of time (years). Eventually a rough, scaly patch in the skin

The Skin

The human skin is the outer covering of the body. In humans, it is the largest organ of the integumentary system. The skin has several layers of ectodermic tissue and guards the primary muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs. Human skin is similar to that of most other mammals, except that it is not protected by a pelt. Though almost all human skin is covered with hair follicles, it appears hairless.Skin is composed of three primary layers:The epidermis, which provides waterproofing