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Nancy K. Brown Skin Dictionary letter A section
| adipose tissue: |
fatty tissue found in the body, such as in the breasts. |
| aha: |
alpha hydroxy acid - please see section G - Glycolic Acid or the link GLYCOLIC on the Nancy K. Brown website homepage. |
| aloe barbadensis: |
botanical, emollient with hydrating, softening, cooling, soothing, healing, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Has the ability to provide hydration directly to tissues. For use for help with burns, sunburns, bruising, irritated skin. For complete information see ALOE VERA on the Nancy K. Brown website homepage. |
| aloe vera: |
see aloe barbadesis above. |
| alteratives: |
also known as blood purifiers. Agents which gradually and favorably alter the condition of the body. Also help the body assimilate nutrients and eliminate waste products of metabolism. Others in this category include: alfalfa, angelica, burdock root, comfrey, goldenseal, gota kola, nettles, plantain, chrysanthemum and ginseng. |
| aquagenic pruritis: |
allergy / sensitivity to water. Arises when contact with water causes release of histamine in the body. Can last from 40 minutes to 2 hours. |
| athlete's foot: |
very common highly contagious skin condition effecting, primarily but not limited to, the feet which can be spread by walking barefoot through public areas, such as public showers, pools or locker-rooms. Symptomes may include scaly, red tender rashes; cracked, blistering skin between toes accompanied by itching and/or burning sensation. Preventive measures include wearing of flip-flops or beach sandals. |
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