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Skin Picking Disorder .. What is it?

We’ve probably all seen people pick at their skin before, whether it’s at a pimple, scab, or at dry, flaky skin. However, not everyone who picks at their skin has a serious problem. So, what differentiates normal skin picking from abnormal skin picking — one that becomes a disorder? This video will

Sun And Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin

Cooling down and avoiding exposure to the sun, are keys to avoiding skin burns, heat stroke or what’s even worse, skin cancer. This video was produced by volunteer author: Jevelin P. Jemenes, Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences

Influence of UV radiation on skin colors

The global distribution of human skin tones matches the intensity of UV radiation. At the equator, where radiation is highest, dark skin protects against radiation damage. In the north, on the other hand, lighter skin is beneficial. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Tobias Schultes/Albrecht M. Wendlandt Transla

No learning without risk - risking your own skin

Skin in the game is an economic and ethical principle that states that if things go wrong, those who want to profit from their activity should also lose. The principle is also important for learning, skill building, and human development. After all, if you want to learn without taking the risk of fa

How Safe are Tanning Beds?

Around one million people use tanning beds each year in the US. Yet the ultraviolet (UV) light they use causes skin cancer. The risk is so high that a recent article from researchers at the University of Michigan called for an immediate ban on the use of commercial indoor tanning by minors, and th

How long does sunscreen last

Can you still use sunscreen from last year? And does waterproof really mean waterproof? We are asked this question again and again: In this video we get to the bottom of the matter. More information about sun protection, UV protection and skin cancer prevention can also be found on https://www.bfs.

How a wound heals itself - Sarthak Sinha

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-a-wound-heals-itself-sarthak-sinha Our skin is the largest organ in our bodies, with a surface area of about 20 square feet in adults. When we are cut or wounded, our skin begins to repair itself through a complex, well-coordinated process. Sarthak Si

Hair removal with IPL

Never shave your legs again? Sounds practical - and with the help of Intense Pulsed Light, IPL for short, it is actually possible to get rid of unwanted body hair, at least for a long time. But is that good for the skin? We were asked this question at an event. And we are happy to show what IPL actu

Are Engineered Nanoparticles Dangerous?

We'll be tackling the risks of nanoparticles and other particles more fully when Risk Bites launches formally in November. But until then, here's a roller-coaster ride of a video on what might be important when thinking about the risks and benefits or nanoparticles - or any other particles for that