Introduction
Aside from our physique (leanness) and hair, skin is our most important feature as a man that we have control over. Our skin's visual appearance greatly affects how others react to us. Bad skin quality failos everybody, be it pimples or skin discoloration. Likewise smooth, homogenously pigmented skin is very pleasant to look at.
Failos of the skin, their causes and how to fix them
Periorbital dark circles
Colloqually known as simply dark circles, they are dark blemishes around the eyes. There are many causes of this sympton, including heredity and situational factors.
Acne
Also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin condition that occurs when dead skin cells and oil from the skin clog hair follicles. Typical features of the condition include blackheads or whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and possible scarring. It primarily affects skin with a relatively high number of oil glands, including the face, upper part of the chest, and back.
Acne scars
Scars are formed when a breakout penetrates the skin deeply and damages the tissues beneath it
Blushing
A blush is a reddening of the cheeks and forehead brought about by increased capillary blood flow in the skin. It can also extend to the ears, neck and upper chest, an area termed the 'blush region'. It's a stress response, causing the blood vessels in your face to widen. It can be really embarassing during a presentation or work meeting
Big pores
A person’s pores may be more or less noticeable depending on their skin type. There are two types of pores. One releases the body’s natural oil, called sebum, and the other releases sweat. Sometimes the oil-releasing pores may appear enlarged
Freckles & other skin discolorations
Freckles are clusters of concentrated melaninized cells which are most easily visible on people with a fair complexion. Freckles do not have an increased number of the melanin-producing cells, or melanocytes, but instead have melanocytes that overproduce melanin granules (melanosomes) changing the coloration of the outer skin cells (keratinocytes). As such, freckles are different from lentigines and moles, which are caused by accumulation of melanocytes in a small area (unlike moles, which are raised, freckles are flat). Freckles can appear on all types of skin tones. Of the six Fitzpatrick skin types, they are most common on skin tones 1 and 2.
Moles
Razor burn
Razor burn is an irritating rash that sometimes appears after shaving. In its most mild form, razor burn will be slightly itchy and create a noticeable red rash on your face and neck. In severe cases, razor burn can also produce “razor bumps.” Razor bumps are created by ingrown hairs. They look like pimples and they can itch like a mother.
Stretch marks
Stretch marks, also known as striae, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. Over time they may diminish, but will not disappear completely. Striae are caused by tearing of the dermis during periods of rapid growth of the body, for men, this happen most commonly due to rapid height growth during puberty or rapid weight change (gain or loss).
Aside from our physique (leanness) and hair, skin is our most important feature as a man that we have control over. Our skin's visual appearance greatly affects how others react to us. Bad skin quality failos everybody, be it pimples or skin discoloration. Likewise smooth, homogenously pigmented skin is very pleasant to look at.
Failos of the skin, their causes and how to fix them
Periorbital dark circles
Colloqually known as simply dark circles, they are dark blemishes around the eyes. There are many causes of this sympton, including heredity and situational factors.
Acne
Also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin condition that occurs when dead skin cells and oil from the skin clog hair follicles. Typical features of the condition include blackheads or whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and possible scarring. It primarily affects skin with a relatively high number of oil glands, including the face, upper part of the chest, and back.
Acne scars
Scars are formed when a breakout penetrates the skin deeply and damages the tissues beneath it
Blushing
A blush is a reddening of the cheeks and forehead brought about by increased capillary blood flow in the skin. It can also extend to the ears, neck and upper chest, an area termed the 'blush region'. It's a stress response, causing the blood vessels in your face to widen. It can be really embarassing during a presentation or work meeting
Big pores
A person’s pores may be more or less noticeable depending on their skin type. There are two types of pores. One releases the body’s natural oil, called sebum, and the other releases sweat. Sometimes the oil-releasing pores may appear enlarged
Freckles & other skin discolorations
Freckles are clusters of concentrated melaninized cells which are most easily visible on people with a fair complexion. Freckles do not have an increased number of the melanin-producing cells, or melanocytes, but instead have melanocytes that overproduce melanin granules (melanosomes) changing the coloration of the outer skin cells (keratinocytes). As such, freckles are different from lentigines and moles, which are caused by accumulation of melanocytes in a small area (unlike moles, which are raised, freckles are flat). Freckles can appear on all types of skin tones. Of the six Fitzpatrick skin types, they are most common on skin tones 1 and 2.
Moles
Razor burn
Razor burn is an irritating rash that sometimes appears after shaving. In its most mild form, razor burn will be slightly itchy and create a noticeable red rash on your face and neck. In severe cases, razor burn can also produce “razor bumps.” Razor bumps are created by ingrown hairs. They look like pimples and they can itch like a mother.
Stretch marks
Stretch marks, also known as striae, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. Over time they may diminish, but will not disappear completely. Striae are caused by tearing of the dermis during periods of rapid growth of the body, for men, this happen most commonly due to rapid height growth during puberty or rapid weight change (gain or loss).
