Light therapy get rid of wrinkles - scientists

The combination of light therapy and lotion from green tea extract works ten times faster than similar methods of LEDs wrinkles, according to dermatologists at the University of Ulm (Germany)

Light therapy or phototherapy is used to treat skin wounds and injuries for over 40 years. But recently, doctors have determined that daily use of high-power LEDs, similar to those used in car headlamps and computers, will eliminate wrinkles on the skin for a few months. It is reported by AMI-TASS

However, exposure to intense light sources in the dermis also entails adverse effects such as formation of a high level of reactive oxygen species, potentially damaging the cells. As a result of scientific experiments, it was recorded that in combination with a powerful antioxidant extract epigallocatechin gallate, entitled, extracted from green tea, the work of the LEDs does not bring harm to the skin.

In the study volunteers for a month daily experienced the combination of light therapy with the composition of green tea. At the end of observations physicians noticed significant improvement in surface texture of the skin on the face: wrinkles becomes less pronounced and the skin more smooth and soft.

Dermatologists believe that the innovative technique will be a promising tool for skin rejuvenation and help to understand the effect of reactive oxygen species on cellular aging.

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CHOLERA

Causes / spread

Cholera is a bacterial (Vibrio cholerae) caused disease. The pathogens enter the human waste in the waste water and from there into the water and in certain foods (milk, shellfish). About one fifth infected diseased, malnourished people are particularly vulnerable. All those infected, including the non-diseased part, the cause of, however, and can thus promote the spread of the disease.

Cholera occurs where there is poor hygiene, poverty, famine or war. Their last cholera epidemic in Germany about 100 years ago in Hamburg and it could be contained only when it had provided clean drinking water and the rehabilitation of the poor hygienic conditions.

Symptoms:

A few days after infection there are massive watery diarrhea and severe vomiting. That last for almost a week. The patients can lose up to 10 liters of fluid a day. If the liquid, and the lost electrolytes (salts) are not replaced, there is dehydration phenomena. At lift off the skin wrinkles remain, there is a strong thirst, muscle cramps and it connect to it eventually can cause a life-threatening circulatory collapse. The disease leaves only a partial immunity. This means that you can once again become ill with cholera.

Therapy:

First and foremost, to replace the lost water and electrolytes by appropriate infusions. Antibiotics against the pathogens are shown.



Prophylaxis (prevention):

1. Good sanitation.
The best prevention is good sanitation, clean water and good nutrition. In countries with dubious hygiene should pay attention to proper water and avoid eating raw foods.

2. Vaccination.
Vaccination against cholera is possible, but does not provide complete protection. So you can fall ill, despite the vaccination, even if the disease is then attenuated. Even if you are not sick, the vaccine can not prevent that you are infected, eliminated the pathogen and thus contributes to the spread of cholera.

3. Isolation.
The separation of the cholera pathogen must be isolated until they are pathogen free.

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