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 | Scabies |
| | It is an itchy condition of the skin which is caused by Sarcoptes scabiei. It is a contagious disease. The mite burrows into the skin and lays egg there. A hardly visible zigzag blister marks the trail of the insect when the mite lays egg. |
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| | Schamberg’s Disease |
| | It results in the chronic discoloration of the skin which affects the legs and spreads slowly. This disease commonly occurs in males. This disease results in the formation of leaky blood vessel walls that allow red blood cells to enter into the skin. |
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| | Sclerotherapy |
| | Sclerotherapy is the medical procedure to treat the varicose and spider veins occur when tiny subcutaneous veins converge, causing discolorations. Common on the thighs, ankles, and calves of the legs, women are more likely to complain of them than men. |
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| | Sebaceous Hyperplasia And Fordyce`s Condition |
| | Sebaceous Hyperplasia is a skin disease which generally affects the youth. The patient develops yellowish growth on the face. Fordyce`s Condition is a condition in which yellow dots are seen in the oral mucous membrane. |
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| | Seborrheic Keratoses |
| | These are benign plaques and range from brown to beige or even black. They are 3 to 20 mm in diameter and have warty or velvety surface. It appears as if they have been pasted or stuck onto the skin. They look like brown wax on the skin. |
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| | Sensitive Skin |
| | Skin that reacts to some products and shows signs of redness or irritation is known as sensitive skin. Sensitive skin can develop blotches and rashes. Sensitive skin should be washed twice a day and fewer products should be applied on the face. |
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| | Shaving Gel |
| | Shaving gel helps smooth the razor’s travel across your face, and replace the natural oils that shaving strips from your face. It’s formulated to lubricate the razor’s path and keeps your skin from drying out at the same time. |
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| | Shelating |
| | Shelating, also called "chelating", is a deep cleansing spa treatment that strips the hair and prepares it for chemical hair treatments. |
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| | Shiatsu Massage |
| | Shiatsu massage - also called acupressure - is a Japanese healing technique that uses pressure and stretching to open the body’s meridians or energy channels. Shiatsu is used with biomedicine to treat respiratory and digestive ailments, as well as headaches and leg cramps. |
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| | Skin Freshners |
| | They are used to lessen the puffiness of the skin and refresh the skin. It nourishes and oxygenates the skin. Its application makes the skin radiant and firm. |
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| | Small Pox |
| | It is a highly contagious disease which is distinctive to humans. The cause of this disease is two virus variants called Variola major and Variola minor. The initial symptoms of smallpox are similar to other viral diseases such as common cold, fever, influenza, muscle pain, stomach aches etc. |
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| | Solid Perfume |
| | Solid perfume is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to carry a personalized scent with you wherever you go. Because the scent has been based on beeswax, it’s long-lasting. |
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| | Solvent Extraction |
| | Solvent extraction is one way that essential oils are manufactured. It’s particularly useful to capture the scent of delicate aromatics such as jasmine or linden blossom. |
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| | SPF |
| | The SPF or sun protection factor of a cosmetic is a sunburn meter. It tells you how many more times you may stay exposed to UVB rays without burning than if you were not wearing the product; the higher, the more protection the product offers. |
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| | SPF (Skin Protection Factor) |
| | It indicates the time for which you can remain in the sun with a low risk of sun burns. The SPF is generally mentioned on sunscreen labels. Activities like swimming, heavy sweating reduces the protection that sunscreens provide. |
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| | Spider Veins |
| | Spider veins occur when the tiny veins below the surface of the skin converge, causing discolorations. They are most common on the thighs, ankles, and calves of the legs; women are more likely to complain of them, than men. |
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| | Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin |
| | It is a kind of cancer that is caused as a result of long term sun damage to the skin. It can spread to all parts of the body including the eyes. Biopsy needs to be undertaken to confirm the disease. |
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| | Steam Distillation |
| | Steam distillation is a common means by which essential oils are extracted from chamomile (Anthemis nobilis). The aromatic blossoms are harvested when they are in full bloom, and then their essential oils are extracted by steam distillation. |
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| | Stretch Marks |
| | It is a form of a scarring which is associated with bodybuilding, obesity, puberty and pregnancy. It is caused due to overstretching of skin which results in the disruption of normal production of collagen and hence results in scars. |
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| | Subcutaneous Fat |
| | Subcutaneous fat is one of three layers in human skin. Above it lay the dermis with blood vessels, nerves, hair roots, and sweat glands; and above both, the translucent epidermis. |
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| | Sugaring |
| | Body sugaring is a technique for removing body hair. Boil sugar with lemon and honey; dust your body with cornstarch, and then spread a think layer of the cool product. Cover it with a strip of fabric; rub the fabric away from the hair’s growth, and then pull it off quickly against the grain of the hair. |
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| | Sun Allergy |
| | It is an immune system reaction to sunlight which results in an itchy red rash. This disease most commonly affects the “V” of the neck, the outside surface of the arms and the lower legs and the back of the hands. |
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| | Sun Bed |
| | It is a device that emits ultra violet rays. It is generally used for cosmetic purposes like artificial tanning. UVB rays from the sun bed can cause cancer. The emission of UV rays by the sun bed stimulates production of endorphins. |
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| | Sun Burn |
| | Sun burn is a burn that occurs as a result of exposure to the skin. The exposure to the sun’s UV rays causes the skin to burn. Protecting the skin from sun prevents sun burns. |
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| | Sun Spots |
| | Sun spots or age spot are harmless brown and flat discoloration of the skin that is generally found on the back of the neck and hands. They are caused as a result of exposure to the sun. |
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| | Sunscreen |
| | Sunscreens - whether lotions, sprays, or another topically-applied cosmetic - are formulated to help protect the skin from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, reduce sunburn, and diminish the risk of skin cancer. |
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| | Supplements |
| | It includes proteins, vitamins, minerals, fiber that are taken by people to enhance their diet. It is not conventional food or a sole item of diet or meal. It can not replace conventional food. |
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| | Swedish Massage |
| | In Swedish massage, a variety of different pressure techniques are used to relax muscles, increase the oxygen flow in the blood, and allow the muscles to release toxins. It also reduces emotional and physical stress. |
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| | Synthetic Hair |
| | Synthetic hair or artificial hair is made using different kinds of fibers. They come in different styles. Synthetic hair should not be curled as they can easily tangle or frizz out. |
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