CONNECTOR.AE 30 CONNECTOR.AE 31 HEALTH AND WELLNESS HEALTH AND WELLNESS Understanding Inflammation And Its Impact On Skin Inflammation is your body’s natural defence mechanism. But when it becomes chronic, it can lead to various skin concerns, like dullness, breakouts or flare-ups of more serious skin conditions like eczema. Chronic inflammation can occur due to one’s habits and lifestyle, and also due to environmental factors. According to Dr. Juwariya Tasneem HowAn Anti-Inflammatory Diet Can Help Your Skin Glow We often hear that beauty starts from within, and that couldn’t be more true when it comes to your skin. While skincare products and treatments play a part, what you eat has a powerful impact on your skin’s health and appearance. With busy modern lifestyles, it’s easy to reach for processed or sugary foods, but what you choose to put on your plate can either fuel or fight inflammation, and that makes a visible difference. This month, we explore the benefits of antiinflammatory diet, which is about incorporating food rich in antioxidants, healthy fat and fibre, and its role in achieving radiant, youthful skin from the inside out. Syeda, Specialist Dermatology and Cosmetology, Aster Clinic, Bur Dubai, “Chronic inflammation occurs when there is prolonged exposure, over many months, to internal and external sources like irritants, UV radiation, pollution, allergens, radiation, perfumes, aggressive ingredients in skin care, ingredients used every day, smoking, drinking alcohol and pro inflammatory foods”. Over time, inflammation can cause essential proteins that maintain the firmness and elasticity of your skin to breakdown. “This impairs the skin’s natural barrier function, making it more vulnerable to irritants, allergens, and environmental damage. Over time, the skinmay appear dull, uneven in tone, and more prone to redness or sensitivity”, says Dr. Ruhil Badiani, Family Physician at Cornerstone Clinic. The effects of chronic inflammation on skin health can be long-lasting. According to experts, it can lead to premature ageing, wrinkles and even sagging. “Persistent inflammation can also weaken your skin’s protective barrier, making it dry, sensitive andmore prone to redness. Inflammation plays a major role in common skin issues like acne, eczema, and rosacea, making flare-ups more frequent and harder to manage”, according to Ms. Chane Ann Marshall, Aesthetician and Laser Therapist at Aesthetics by King’s College Hospital London Dubai (KCHLD). “Inflammation plays a major role in common skin issues like acne, eczema, and rosacea, making flare-ups more frequent and harder to manage.” Inflammation can also trigger hyperpigmentation, a condition in which patches of skin appear darker than the surrounding skin, and increase the risk of scarring by slowing the overall skin healing process. Dr. Rajesh Radhakrishnan, Specialist Dermatologist at Medcare Medical Centre, Marina and Al Furjan West, explains that inflammation damages skin cells at the molecular level and result in DNA damage and cause other chemical disruptions that contribute to dullness, thinning skin and premature ageing. Dr. Juwariya Tasneem Syeda from Aster Clinic suggests that inflammation from poor diet and environmental triggers can even increase the risk of skin cancer. This is due to a combination of weakened immune response, imbalance of chemical components and promotion of tumour growth. The Role Of Diet: What To Eat
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