Skin Health

If you’ve spent hours in the gym trying to lose weight, you probably know that saggy skin can be an all-too-common side effect. Saggy skin, on both the face and body, is often associated with the loss of fat.
The deterioration or reduction of collagen and elastin in the dermis are another cause of saggy skin.
While anyone can get saggy skin, it’s more likely to occur in people as they age. People who have lost significant amounts of weight are also more susceptible. Certain medical conditions may also be the cause.
Sagging skin can be challenging to treat at home, but there are skin-tightening options that can help,

What are Plantar Warts?
Foot warts (Plantar Warts) are benign skin growths caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection that usually appear on the soles of the feet. Due to pressure on the soles of the feet, plantar warts may be pressed deeper into the skin, causing pain or discomfort.
Characteristics of foot warts
Location: usually found on the soles of the feet, especially on the weight-bearing areas of the heel or the ball of the foot.
Appearance:
The surface is rough and cauliflower-like.
There may be small black spots in the center (clots in the capillaries).
The surrounding skin may be thickened (callus-like changes).
Sensation:
Pressure: Pain triggered by pressure when standing or walking.
Discomfort: persistent friction may lead to inflammation.
Solitary Wart:
Usually a single isolated wart.
May grow or spread to form multiple small warts.
Mosaic Wart:
A collection of small warts that form a mosaic pattern.
More common in immunocompromised people and more difficult to treat.
Virus source: HPV (commonly found in moist environments such as public pools, bathrooms and gyms).
Route of transmission:
Direct contact: contact with warts or skin of an infected person.
Indirect contact: contact with contaminated surfaces (e.g., floors, towels, shoes and socks).
Risk factors:
Broken skin or small wounds (increases chance of virus invasion).
Moist environments (sweaty feet or non-breathable shoes).
Keep feet dry: change socks often and choose breathable shoes.
Avoid going barefoot: especially in public areas such as swimming pools and locker rooms.
Treat wounds promptly: avoid skin cracks or injuries.
Improve immunity: Maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle to strengthen the body's resistance to viruses.

Age spots (Lentigo senilis), also known as seborrheic keratosis pilaris or solar lentigines, is a common skin aging phenomenon. It is a flat, brown or black patch that forms as a result of prolonged exposure of the skin to ultraviolet light, leading to hyperpigmentation. Age spots are usually found in the middle-aged and older population, but do not affect health.

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory, autoimmune skin disease that manifests as red plaques and silvery-white scales, commonly found on the scalp, elbows, and knees, accompanied by itching or pain.
Types
Ordinary type: red patches covered with scales, most common.
Dotty type: small red dot-like lesions, most common in children.
Pustular type: accompanied by pustules and generalized discomfort.
Erythrodermic type: extensive redness and flaking of the skin, seriously life-threatening.
Arthritic type: also affects the joints, causing pain and stiffness.