Microneedling-Collagen Induction Therapy

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is an innovative, minimally invasive method used in dermatology and cosmetology to address various skin imperfections and signs of premature aging.This treatment involves techniques for applying multiple micro-pricks to the skin via a special appliance. The skin adopts them as injuries and stimulates reproduction of the main albumen of the human body—collagen. The already formed microchannels allow for maximum penetration of active substances into the dermis, resulting in an improvement in the turgor as well as the overall condition of the skin. In the modern world, microneedling is regarded as a safe and relatively inexpensive alternative to other invasive forms of skin rejuvenation. It is well tolerated by the skin, requires minimal time to perform, and has no recovery period

Skin Microbiome and Ingredients for Beautiful Skin

Increased demand for skin care products has led to in-depth research focused on understanding the mechanics of skin aging and the development of strategies to improve overall skin health. In recent years, innovation in cosmetics has been driven by advances in epigenetics, neurocosmetics, and human skin microbiome and ingredient research, each of which is likely to have a profound impact on the cosmetics industry in the future. While highlighting recent breakthroughs in these fields, this report explores why innovations in the skin microbiome and the ingredients for beautiful skin are going to become the next generation in the cosmetics industry

Medical and cosmetic center or beauty salon

Provoked by the controversy over the difference between a beautician and a medical beautician, we decided to conduct a survey using the following methods: literature, magazines, documents and anonymous surveys. The subject of our study are 100 male and female respondents aged 16 to 60 + from different locations in Bulgaria

The Problem of Juvenile Pregnancy in Bulgaria in the Context of Obstetric Care

It is an alarming fact that in Bulgaria in recent years, in the context of declining birth rates, there has been an increase in pregnancies during adolescence. This article analyzes the state of the problem and discusses its social and medical aspect in the context of obstetric health care. Materials and Methods: Analyses of own research on this problem were used. Demographic and health parameters for the years 2010 - 2017 were analyzed. The results show that the total birth rate has decreased, reaching 9‰ in 2017, and every sixth child was born by a mother under the age of 20. The causes of juvenile (adolescent) pregnancy are multifactorial and constitute an important public health problem. Discussion: The overall birth rate in Bulgaria has decreased dramatically. Bulgaria ranks first in Europe by the share of births by mothers under the age of 20. Every sixth live-born child in our country belongs to this age group. Birth and teenage birth bring many risks, both in terms of course of the pregnancy and the life and health of the mother and fetus. Conclusion: Teenage pregnancy is an important public health problem. This requires integrated actions across sectors. It is essential that the midwife and the female counselor intervene in the prevention of early pregnancy and health care of the mother and the fetus

Laser acupuncture

Nowadays, interest in innovative treatment procedures has grown significantly. New variants of needleless methods are increasingly common in medical and cosmetic centers. The purpose of this report is to find out how familiar people are with laser acupuncture as a method of treatment and what their feedback is on the procedure. We conducted a survey trough a questionnaire, the purpose of which is to provide information about the feedback on the procedure and how well it is known to people. In the survey participated 100 people aged 18 and older up to 40+, of which 80 women and 20 men. The majority of respondents are young people and many of them had not heard of the procedure, but they showed interest after realizing that it was a needleless variation of classical acupuncture. Those who tried the procedure gave positive feedback and would recommend it

Awareness of the visitors of solar studios in Varna and Dobrich about the health risks from their use

Bulgaria is one of the countries with the highest number of cases of skin cancer worldwide. The consequences of intensive exposure to UV radiation are an important health and social issue. Artificial indoor tanning has been offered widely during the last years and this has lead to plenty of discussions mainly related to the risks of the uncontrolled offer of such services, and to the need of safety and health regulations. The purpose of the study is to determine the levels of health risk awareness amongst the clients of solar studios in Varna and Dobrich. A survey was conducted involving 116 people of which 97 women and 19 men. According to the results, only 57.9% have been informed by a cosmetician. Only 70% of the clients have been given regularly instructions for the use of the solarium. Almost one quarter of the participants in the survey stated that they chose a solar studio because of the radiation parameters. More than 50% of the interviewed exposed to artificial UV radiation the zones of their bodies with pigmentary formations while 55.3% of the clients of artificial tan studios naturally have light skin, which means they are exposed to a higher risk of malignant new formations. Based on these results, activities aimed at raising the population`s awareness about the effects of UV radiation and about protection measures, as well as at building habits of safe behavior when using artificial UV radiation sources, should be planned and implemented

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin is a condition that affects a large percentage of people today and can occur at any point in their lives. It can affect people of all ages with different skin types. Signs of sensitivity can be permanent or be triggered by various external and internal factors, such as bacteria, chemicals, allergens, adverse weather conditions, hormonal problems, stress, etc. This article describes different types of sensitive skin, along with the external and internal factors that affect sensitive skin. It offers care recommendations as well as therapeutic techniques and methods for treatment

Dynamic hyaluronic acid - an innovative formula for rejuvenation

Хиалуроновата киселина е естествен компонент в тъканите на човешкия организъм и играе важна роля за възстановяването на кожата. В процеса на стареене количеството на хиалуроновата киселина намалява и между 40-50-годишна възраст се губи около 50% от нея. Патентованата формула RHA (еластична хиалуронова киселина) води до значително подобряване на еластичността на кожата, дълготрайна хидратация и биоревитализация.Hyaluronic acid is a natural component in the tissues of the human body and it plays an important role in the recovery of the skin. In the aging process, the amount of hyaluronic acid decreases and between 40 and 50 years of age, about 50% of it is lost. The patented formula RHA (elastic hyaluronic acid) results in a significant improvement of skin elasticity, long-lasting hydration and biorevitalization

Luminescent Complexes of Europium (III) with 2-(Phenylethynyl)-1,10-phenanthroline: The Role of the Counterions

New antenna ligand, 2-(phenylethynyl)-1,10-phenanthroline (PEP), and its luminescent Eu (III) complexes, Eu(PEP)2Cl3 and Eu(PEP)2 (NO3 )3 , are synthesized and characterized. The synthetic procedure applied is based on reacting of europium salts with ligand in hot acetonitrile solutions in molar ratio 1 to 2. The structure of the complexes is refined by X-ray diffraction based on the single crystals obtained. The compounds [Eu(PEP)2Cl3 ]·2CH3CN and [Eu(PEP)2 (NO3 )3 ]·2CH3CN crystal ize in monoclinic space group P21/n and P21/c, respectively, with two acetonitrile solvent molecules. Intra- and inter-ligand π-π stacking interactions are present in solid stat and are realized between the phenanthroline moieties, as well as between the substituents and the phenanthroline units. The optical properties of the complexes are investigated in solid state, acetonitrile and dichloromethane solution. Both compounds exhibit bright red luminescence caused by the organic ligand acting as antenna for sensitization of Eu (III) emission. The newly designed complexes differ in counter ions in the inner coordination sphere, which allows exploring their influence on the stability, molecular and supramolecular structure, fluorescent properties and symmetry of the Eu (III) ion. In addition, molecular simulations are performed in order to explain the observed experimental behavior of the complexes. The discovered structure-properties relationships give insight on the role of the counter ions in the molecular design of new Eu (III) based luminescent materials