Excessive hair loss as a complication after infection with SARS-CoV-2 virus

COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is mildly or asymptomatic in many people. It is characterized by a very diverse course. In addition to the most common symptoms such as fever, dry cough or fatigue, the problem of excessive hair loss is more and more often observed. It is visible both in patients who have been infected with asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 virus and full-blown COVID-19. Signalized hair loss is very large and is mostly telogen in nature. The aim of the study was to review reports on excessive hair loss as one of the symptoms of coronavirus infection. The authors’ own observations and the studies published so far show that the problem affects both women and men, regardless of age and coexisting diseases. Undiagnosed excessive hair loss can cause hair thinning and even baldness.

Characteristic and use of spilanthol in cosmetology

Acmella oleracea is an interesting plant with a high spilanthol content, which due to its specific activity is considered as a valuable bioactive substance. Spilanthol displays a broad spectrum of biological activity, including analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-cancer and bacteriostatic effects. In addition, it inhibits contractions of the facial muscles, and thanks to it was called a natural herbal botox. The interest in spilanthol by the cosmetics industry, leads that effective methods of its isolation from plant material are still being sought. The aim of the study was to present the possibility of using spilanthol in cosmetology and aesthetic dermatology. In this work, application studies presented, confirm the possibility of its use as a natural component of anti-wrinkle cosmetics

Probiotics in acne skin care. A review of the latest scientific reports

Probiotics in acne skin care. A review of the latest scientific reports Probiotyki w pielęgnacji skóry trądzikowej. Przegląd najnowszych doniesień naukowych Natalia Kurkowska, Claudia Musiał CITE (AMA) Kurkowska N, Musiał C. Probiotyki w pielęgnacji skóry trądzikowej. Przegląd najnowszych doniesień naukowych. Aesth Cosmetol Med. 2021;10(2):91-98. https://doi.org/10.52336/acm.2021.10.2.09 Review article / Artykuł przeglądowy ABSTRACT Probiotics are live microorganisms…

The role of dietary supplements in cosmetology therapy based on deep chemical peels

The role of dietary supplements in cosmetology therapy based on deep chemical peels Rola suplementów diety w terapii kosmetologicznej opartej o głęboko działające peelingi chemiczne Agata Zejfer CITE (AMA) Zeifer A. The role of dietary supplements in cosmetology therapy based on deep chemical peels. Aesth Cosmetol Med. 2021;10(2):87-90. https://doi.org/10.52336/acm.2021.10.2.08 Review article / Artykuł przeglądowy ABSTRACT…

Analysis of the effect of a one-time vibrotherapy treatment on selected skin characteristics, body composition and body circumferences of women with lipodystrophy

Analysis of the effect of a one-time vibrotherapy treatment on selected skin characteristics, body composition and body circumferences of women with lipodystrophy Analiza działania jednorazowego zabiegu wibroterapii na wybrane cechy skóry, skład i obwody ciała kobiet z lipodystrofią Anna Piotrowska , Olga Czerwińska-Ledwig CITE (AMA) Piotrowska A, Czerwińska-Ledwig O. Analiza działania jednorazowego zabiegu wibroterapii na…

The use of microneedling in cosmetology

The use of microneedling in cosmetology Zastosowanie mezoterapii igłowej w kosmetologii Wioleta Jankowiak , Joanna Winter CITE (AMA) Jankowiak W, Winter J. Zastosowanie mezoterapii igłowej w kosmetologii. Aesth Cosmetol Med. 2021;10(2):75-78. https://doi.org/10.52336/acm.2021.10.2.06 Review article / Artykuł przeglądowy ABSTRACT Mesotherapy is one of the minimally invasive methods that guarantee relatively quick and long-lasting effects. Its purpose can…

Dietary behavior and the course of psoriasis

Dietary behavior and the course of psoriasis Zachowania dietetyczne a przebieg łuszczycy Klaudia Lorbiecka CITE (AMA) Lorbiecka K. Zachowania dietetyczne a przebieg łuszczycy. Aesth Cosmetol Med. 2021;10(2):69-74. https://doi.org/10.52336/acm.2021.10.2.05 Review article / Artykuł przeglądowy ABSTRACT Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory and autoimmune disease that affects approximately 2% of the world’s population. The pathogenesis of this disease…

The selected stretch marks therapies used in beauty salons

The selected stretch marks therapies used in beauty salons Wybrane terapie rozstępów wykorzystywane w gabinetach kosmetologicznych Wioleta Faruga-Lewicka CITE (AMA) Faruga-Lewicka W. Wybrane terapie rozstępów wykorzystywane w gabinetach kosmetologicznych. Aesth Cosmetol Med. 2021;10(2):65-68. https://doi.org/10.52336/acm.2021.10.2.04 Review article / Artykuł przeglądowy ABSTRACT Skin stretch marks are changes common to both women and men of all ages. Eliminating…

Physical activity and the aging process

Physical activity and the aging process Aktywność fizyczna w procesie starzenia się Joanna Leśniewicz, Marcin Ferdynus, Danuta Wojterzak, Łukasz Banasiak CITE (AMA) Leśniewicz J, Ferdynus M, Wojterzak D, Banasiak Ł. Physical activity and the aging process. Aesth Cosmetol Med. 2021;10(2):59-64. https://doi.org/10.52336/acm.2021.10.2.03 Review article / Artykuł przeglądowy ABSTRACT After reaching old age, the elderly most often…