Had Chicken Pox? You may be a candidate for shingles.

Had Chicken Pox? You may be a candidate for shingles.

Everyone with shingles has had chickenpox at some time. Nearly 99% of adults have had chickenpox at some point in their lives, meaning that nearly all adults are at risk for shingles...



Have a "No-Sweat" Wedding - Treatment Options to Plan Ahead

On Saturday I got an email from a mother-of-the-bride who had been troubled by sweating for many years and wanted BOTOX treatment to control this problem - in time for her daughter's wedding NEXT Saturday...



Are Retinoids The Answer To Ageing?

Prevention; it's still the key when it comes to avoiding excessive aging of the skin. The best way to fight photo-aging (damage to your skin caused by getting too much sun exposure) is to protect yourself...



Jun 18, Eczema The cause, symptoms and treatment of eczema

What is eczema? What causes it? Can it be treated? Good questions that need answers. Learn more and find answers to your eczema problems.

Better Review Of New Technology Is Needed To Reduce Health Costs

Better Review Of New Technology Is Needed To Reduce Health Costs

Advances in medical technology are a main factor driving the trend of increasing health-care costs, and industry stakeholders agree that improved evaluation methods are needed to better measure the benefits and risks of new technologies and procedures in order to avoid misallocation of health-care dollars.



Jul 9, The effects of alcohol on the skin and the harm it is doing.

A description of the effects of alcohol on the skin, the damage that it does and the dangers.



Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search



Get Healthy Nails: Put Your Best Foot (or Hand) Forward

Nail fungus is an infection that can be embarrassing when you want to put your best foot - or hand - forward. But no need to cringe when you want to shake hands with someone or you have to avoid your favorite sport because of pain...

Jun 18, Body Care Products - What are the essential body care products?

Jun 18, Body Care Products - What are the essential body care products?

What are the essential body care products that you should be using? Find out more.



Inhalation Of Golf Course Pesticides In Northeast Poses 'Minimal' Health Risk

When golfers in the northeastern United States dream of returning to those greens and fairways next spring, they can have some reassurance that inhaling pesticides applied to the turf does not pose a serious human health threat, a new study suggests. Cornell University's Douglas A. Haith and Rebecca R. Murphy report results of the first systematic study of inhalation health risk for 15 pesticides typically applied to golf courses in the northeast.



Jul 9, Learn more about the effects of stress on your body, your health and your skin.

Learn more about the effects of stress on your body, your health and your skin.



Jun 18, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?

Blackheads - Causes, prevention and effective methods for removing blackheads.

Suffering from Excess Sweat? - Discover Your Treatment Options.

Suffering from Excess Sweat? - Discover Your Treatment Options.

It is sometimes said that men perspire, and ladies 'glow' - but for many, male or female, excess sweating is a medical condition which has in the past been difficult to control. Approximately 2-3% of the population suffers from excess sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis...



Inhalation Of Golf Course Pesticides In Northeast Poses 'Minimal' Health Risk

When golfers in the northeastern United States dream of returning to those greens and fairways next spring, they can have some reassurance that inhaling pesticides applied to the turf does not pose a serious human health threat, a new study suggests. Cornell University's Douglas A. Haith and Rebecca R. Murphy report results of the first systematic study of inhalation health risk for 15 pesticides typically applied to golf courses in the northeast.



Getting Rid of Your Tattoo

Tired of your tattoo? Don't despair; most tattoo colors can be eliminated or lightened by a laser. Skin colored tattoos however, may undergo irreversible ink darkening. This includes white...



Learning About Acne

Acne, often thought to be only a teenager's skin problem, is actually a condition that can affect adults both male and female, although it generally begins during puberty. Taking a proactive approach to treating acne is very important. How you look after your skin every day, along with the treatment you and your doctor select are key steps in your fight to eliminate pimples, preventing scarring and eliminating your acne...

Your Child's Skin Care - Tips for Dealing with Your Kids' Minor Skin Problems

Your Child's Skin Care - Tips for Dealing with Your Kids' Minor Skin Problems

Children have a tendency to get cuts, scrapes, burns and other minor skin irritations and conditions. Here are some tips to help you deal with your child's minor skin problems...



Getting Your Ears Pierced? Learn About Possible Complications First.

Ear piercing has a long history starting in antiquity. It is still very popular with women, as well as men, and has become more common in children...



Skin Care Advice for Your Big Event

Everyone - guests and those who will be in the public eye - wants their skin to look its best on their big day. Here are some simple tips you can follow to help avoid skin problems on your special day...



Common Rashes of the Feet - When to seek treatment

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise, but sore feet can impede a good habit. When feet get sore from common rashes, it is important for your health to seek treatment...

Older Americans Not Discussing Complementary And Alternative Medicine Use With Doctors

Older Americans Not Discussing Complementary And Alternative Medicine Use With Doctors

In spite of the high use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among people age 50 or older, 69 percent of those who use CAM do not talk to their doctors about it, according to a new survey conducted by AARP and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at the National Institutes of Health. The survey examined conversations between patients and their physicians regarding CAM use.



Genetically Altered Cells May Help Artificial Skin Fight Infection

Cincinnati burn researchers have created genetically modified skin cells that, when added to cultured skin substitutes, may help fight off potentially lethal infections in patients with severe burns. Led by University of Cincinnati scientists, the team found that skin cells that were genetically altered to produce higher levels of a protein known as human beta defensin 4 killed more bacteria than normal skin cells.



Jul 9, Tanning Tips Having a safe sun tanning plan or consider other tanning options

Learn some sun tanning tips for safe sun tanning. Consider other tanning options to minimize the dangers of sun tanning.



Social Workers May Indirectly Experience Post-traumatic Stress

A first of its kind study by a researcher in the University of Georgia School of Social Work finds that repeatedly hearing the stories of trauma victims doubles the risk of social workers themselves experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder.

Rejuvenating Your Face

Rejuvenating Your Face

Facial rejuvenation is the term used to encompass all forms of restoring a youthful appearance to the face. It includes the broad categories of...



Jun 18, Spider Veins Treatments Ways to get rid of spider veins

Exploring the different spider veins treatments and finding ways to get rid of spider veins



Jun 18, Whiteheads How to get rid of whiteheads?

Whiteheads - Causes, prevention and effective methods for getting rid of whiteheads.



Common Rashes of the Feet - When to seek treatment

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise, but sore feet can impede a good habit. When feet get sore from common rashes, it is important for your health to seek treatment...

Do You Have Itchy, Red Hands?

Do You Have Itchy, Red Hands?

Do you have itchy, red hands? You are not alone, this very common condition affects about 10% of women and 4% of men. It's most common for people that do a lot of work in a wet environment...



Stretch Marks - There is Hope

Stretch marks - All of us hate them and yet most of us have them. Fortunately, not all is lost. Is there anything that can be done to prevent them? Most experts say no. Is there anything to treat them? The answer is YES...



Jun 18, Wrinkles Is it inevitable? Can we beat it?

Wrinkles and fine lines will appear as the skin ages. However, there are measures that can be taken to slow down the skin aging process. Learn more about how to beat wrinkles.



Jun 18, Facial Scrubs Choose the appropriate facial scrubs for your skin type

Find out more about the different types of facial scrubs and learn to choose the most appropriate facial scrubs according to your skin type.

What is Dandruff Really?

What is Dandruff Really?

We have all seen people with those white flakes on their shoulders, but is it really just dandruff? Is it contagious? Can't they do something about it?



Jun 18, Cellulite Treatments Ways to get rid of cellulite

A look at the cellulite treatments available and the different ways to get rid of cellulite



Common Bacterial Infections of the Skin

Our skin is host to a number of bacteria, most of which are beneficial. Including the friendly flora in our gut, more than 200 species of bacteria reside within the tissues exposed to the external environment...



Jul 9, The effects of alcohol on the skin and the harm it is doing.

A description of the effects of alcohol on the skin, the damage that it does and the dangers.

Treating Psoriasis Vulgaris - There are Lots of Options

Treating Psoriasis Vulgaris - There are Lots of Options

Psoriasis vulgaris, the most common form of psoriasis, is an autoimmune disease. Approximately 1/3 of patients with psoriasis have a relative with psoriasis, and 85% have a link with the HLA-Cw6 gene...



Hip Fractures Not Caused By Sedative Use After All, Study Suggests

Benzodiazepine use was not shown to be associated with hip fractures after all, according to a new study from the Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention (of Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care). Previous epidemiological studies suggesting an association have been used to support legislation and policy decisions that limit access to these drugs among the elderly. These policies may need to be reexamined based on these new findings, which are being published in the Jan. 16 Annals of Internal Medicine.



The Best Moisturizers: Myth or Medicine?

Who doesn't want smooth, hydrated, healthy skin? From basic formulas that claim to keep skin moist, to concoctions that promise an end to aging skin and wrinkles, the choice of a skin moisturizer can be overwhelming...



Dry skin - Combating That Winter Itch

Winter is here and many of us relate winter weather with suffering from itchy, dry skin. Chapped lips, dry, cracked hands, flaking skin; all signs of the season...

Jun 18, Freckles How to get rid of freckles?

Jun 18, Freckles How to get rid of freckles?

The causes of freckles and how to get rid of them. A discussion on the freckles treatments available.



Jun 18, Pustules Definition and treatment of pustules

Definition, cause and treatment of pustules



Common Bacterial Infections of the Skin

Our skin is host to a number of bacteria, most of which are beneficial. Including the friendly flora in our gut, more than 200 species of bacteria reside within the tissues exposed to the external environment...



Jul 9, Sun Damage Learn more about the damage that the sun can do to your skin

What are the symptoms of sun damage on the skin? Find out more about the effects of sun exposure on your skin and damage that the sun can cause.

Managing Dandruff - How to Treat Those Flakes

Managing Dandruff - How to Treat Those Flakes

Pityriasis capitis is an excess of white scales or skin flakes on the scalp that itches. It is caused by a yeast that is normally present on the skin that combines with the secretions of the oil glands...



New and Effective Treatments for Warts

In some cases warts are just a nuisance, but warts can be unsightly and can interfere with work when they affect the hands or feet...



Jul 9, Sun Damage Learn more about the damage that the sun can do to your skin

What are the symptoms of sun damage on the skin? Find out more about the effects of sun exposure on your skin and damage that the sun can cause.



Getting Your Ears Pierced? Learn About Possible Complications First.

Ear piercing has a long history starting in antiquity. It is still very popular with women, as well as men, and has become more common in children...

Jul 9, Anti aging skin care tips Skin care tips for those who want to retain a youthf

Jul 9, Anti aging skin care tips Skin care tips for those who want to retain a youthf

Anti aging skin care tips will help you to retain your youthful look for many years. Besides a good skin care routine, changes towards a healthy lifestyle are essential steps in anti aging skin care.



Do You Have Itchy, Red Hands?

Do you have itchy, red hands? You are not alone, this very common condition affects about 10% of women and 4% of men. It's most common for people that do a lot of work in a wet environment...



Hormones and Your Skin

"How to achieve beautiful, supple and young-looking skin." You almost can't avoid it - splashed on magazine covers, reported in newspapers and marketed on television and radio, the message to improve our skin would appear paramount to how we and others view our looks...



Jun 18, Papules Definition and treatment of papules

Definition and treatment of papules

A Resolution That Helps Your Skin - How Stopping Smoking Improves Your Skin

A Resolution That Helps Your Skin - How Stopping Smoking Improves Your Skin

We all know that aging is a natural biological process that affects all of us. The aging of your skin is also greatly affected by external factors that accelerate this process; particularly smoking...



Smooth Sailing for the Best Shave

Shaving is like brushing your teeth. It is generally a hassle, but it needs to be done, and the results are always satisfying. That is, unless you have a fight with your shaver every day. Here are some facts and tips to ensure your daily shave goes smoothly...



Stretch Marks - There is Hope

Stretch marks - All of us hate them and yet most of us have them. Fortunately, not all is lost. Is there anything that can be done to prevent them? Most experts say no. Is there anything to treat them? The answer is YES...



Are Your Hands Showing Your Age? - How to Rejuvenate Their Youthful Appearance.

Because of sun and weather exposure, years of minor scrapes and cuts, and for some, constant exposure to water and detergents, our hands sometimes age faster than other parts of our bodies, and detract from our appearance. Fortunately, it is now possible to rejuvenate the hands...

Jul 9, Skin Aging Skin aging is 90 due to sun damage and 10 due to genes

Jul 9, Skin Aging Skin aging is 90 due to sun damage and 10 due to genes

Skin aging is inevitable as one grows old. The rate of skin aging can be controlled as 90 of it is due to damage from the sun.



Treating Psoriasis Vulgaris - There are Lots of Options

Psoriasis vulgaris, the most common form of psoriasis, is an autoimmune disease. Approximately 1/3 of patients with psoriasis have a relative with psoriasis, and 85% have a link with the HLA-Cw6 gene...



Struggling With Your Mirror Image

As we age, the skin droops and develops wrinkles, lines and furrows. Depending on your skin type, you may find your skin to be pre-disposed to wrinkling. But thanks to diligent research and new advances, there are a number of solutions to combat facial lines...



Social Workers May Indirectly Experience Post-traumatic Stress

A first of its kind study by a researcher in the University of Georgia School of Social Work finds that repeatedly hearing the stories of trauma victims doubles the risk of social workers themselves experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder.

Stretch Marks - There is Hope

Stretch Marks - There is Hope

Stretch marks - All of us hate them and yet most of us have them. Fortunately, not all is lost. Is there anything that can be done to prevent them? Most experts say no. Is there anything to treat them? The answer is YES...



Jun 18, Eczema The cause, symptoms and treatment of eczema

What is eczema? What causes it? Can it be treated? Good questions that need answers. Learn more and find answers to your eczema problems.



The Best Moisturizers: Myth or Medicine?

Who doesn't want smooth, hydrated, healthy skin? From basic formulas that claim to keep skin moist, to concoctions that promise an end to aging skin and wrinkles, the choice of a skin moisturizer can be overwhelming...



Skin Care Advice for Your Big Event

Everyone - guests and those who will be in the public eye - wants their skin to look its best on their big day. Here are some simple tips you can follow to help avoid skin problems on your special day...

Jul 9, Skin Aging Skin aging is 90 due to sun damage and 10 due to genes

Jul 9, Skin Aging Skin aging is 90 due to sun damage and 10 due to genes

Skin aging is inevitable as one grows old. The rate of skin aging can be controlled as 90 of it is due to damage from the sun.



Doctors Neglect Insomnia In Older Patients, Study Finds

The sleep problems of older people are often not addressed by their doctors, even though treatment of those sleep disorders could improve their physical and mental health and enhance their quality of life. A new study from Northwestern University found when patients 60 years and older visited their doctors, physicians did not note sleep problems in the patients' charts. This was significant because many of those patients suffered from insomnia and were not being treated.



The Best Moisturizers: Myth or Medicine?

Who doesn't want smooth, hydrated, healthy skin? From basic formulas that claim to keep skin moist, to concoctions that promise an end to aging skin and wrinkles, the choice of a skin moisturizer can be overwhelming...



Congenital Heart Disease Increasingly More Common In Adults, Children

The prevalence of congenital heart disease has increased strikingly in adults and children in a new population study, researchers reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Jul 9, Anti aging skin care tips Skin care tips for those who want to retain a youthf

Jul 9, Anti aging skin care tips Skin care tips for those who want to retain a youthf

Anti aging skin care tips will help you to retain your youthful look for many years. Besides a good skin care routine, changes towards a healthy lifestyle are essential steps in anti aging skin care.



Jun 18, Spider Veins The cause, symptoms and treatment of spider veins

What are spider veins? What causes it? Can it be treated? Good questions that need answers. Learn more and find answers to your spider veins problems.



Jul 9, Smoking facts about the effects of smoking on the skin.

Smoking has negative effects on the skin. Read more about these smoking facts and how the skin is affected if you are a heavy smoker.



Getting Your Ears Pierced? Learn About Possible Complications First.

Ear piercing has a long history starting in antiquity. It is still very popular with women, as well as men, and has become more common in children...

Combination Therapy Reduces Exacerbations In Severe COPD

Combination Therapy Reduces Exacerbations In Severe COPD

For patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), combining a long-acting bronchodilator with an inhaled corticosteroid reduced the number of exacerbations by 35 percent.



Learning About Acne

Acne, often thought to be only a teenager's skin problem, is actually a condition that can affect adults both male and female, although it generally begins during puberty. Taking a proactive approach to treating acne is very important. How you look after your skin every day, along with the treatment you and your doctor select are key steps in your fight to eliminate pimples, preventing scarring and eliminating your acne...



Hospital Death Rate Study Reveals Wide Variations And Stresses Importance Of Registered Nurses

Hospital death rates can be reduced by employing more Registered Nurses and the routine use of care maps or protocols, according to a study in the latest UK-based Journal of Advanced Nursing.



I Have A Skin Rash: Is It Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

When you talk to a dermatologist about allergies, you may think of a condition called allergic contact dermatitis...

The Unseen Impact of Acne: There is help for those suffering.

The Unseen Impact of Acne: There is help for those suffering.

Acne is universal. At some time or another we all experience this annoying disease. As teenagers we are frustrated with unsightly blemishes, and as adults, we are dismayed that we can still get acne...



Living With Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a difficult to treat (chronic relapsing) disease that affects the skin and occasionally the joints. About 2 % of the population will have the disease...



All That Scales Is Not Flaky - Is It Psoriasis?

Scaly skin is not to be taken lightly. It is a very real disease that often impacts a person's self-confidence and self-esteem. Some people - including some doctors - tend to think that skin disease is trivial...



Your Skin and the Sun - Choosing the Right Sunscreen

The skin has evolved to protect us from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light. Sunscreens were first developed to prevent sunburns by blocking UVB; they allowed us to prolong our time in the sun, but that resulted in increased exposure to UVA...

Jun 25, Skin Treatments Description of various special skin treatments available

Jun 25, Skin Treatments Description of various special skin treatments available

Descriptions of the various special skin treatments available and the benefits of these skin treatments



Jun 18, Cellulite Treatments Ways to get rid of cellulite

A look at the cellulite treatments available and the different ways to get rid of cellulite



Vitamin C: How It Helps Your Skin

Vitamin C ( L-ascorbic acid ) is a nutrient that your body is not able to produce itself and therefore you need to eat those healthy fruits and vegetables that contain it. You've heard that vitamin C is used to help treat colds, but did you know that it is also used to prevent and even reverse ageing skin?



Jun 18, Facial Skin Care Products Guide on choosing facial skin care products

Detailed description on the various facial skin care products available. Guide on how to choose appropriate facial skin care products before you can devising your own skin care routine.

Jun 18, Spider Veins The cause, symptoms and treatment of spider veins

Jun 18, Spider Veins The cause, symptoms and treatment of spider veins

What are spider veins? What causes it? Can it be treated? Good questions that need answers. Learn more and find answers to your spider veins problems.



Learning About Acne

Acne, often thought to be only a teenager's skin problem, is actually a condition that can affect adults both male and female, although it generally begins during puberty. Taking a proactive approach to treating acne is very important. How you look after your skin every day, along with the treatment you and your doctor select are key steps in your fight to eliminate pimples, preventing scarring and eliminating your acne...



Jun 18, Acne and Pimples Cause, Medicine and Treatments for better control of acne

What are the causes of acne and pimples? Are there any medicine or treatments that will help with to cure and control acne?



Jun 18, Facial Skin Care Products Guide on choosing facial skin care products

Detailed description on the various facial skin care products available. Guide on how to choose appropriate facial skin care products before you can devising your own skin care routine.

Better Review Of New Technology Is Needed To Reduce Health Costs

Better Review Of New Technology Is Needed To Reduce Health Costs

Advances in medical technology are a main factor driving the trend of increasing health-care costs, and industry stakeholders agree that improved evaluation methods are needed to better measure the benefits and risks of new technologies and procedures in order to avoid misallocation of health-care dollars.



No Sweat! A New Way To Control Excessive Sweat

Almost every one sweats as a normal reaction to stress such as heat and exercise. However, some people sweat excessively underarms, on the hands or the feet, causing severe social and psychological embarrassment...



A Resolution That Helps Your Skin - How Stopping Smoking Improves Your Skin

We all know that aging is a natural biological process that affects all of us. The aging of your skin is also greatly affected by external factors that accelerate this process; particularly smoking...



Getting Rid of Your Tattoo

Tired of your tattoo? Don't despair; most tattoo colors can be eliminated or lightened by a laser. Skin colored tattoos however, may undergo irreversible ink darkening. This includes white...

Hair Loss Part 1: Scarring Alopecias

Hair Loss Part 1: Scarring Alopecias

Alopecia refers to 'hair loss' and can be classified as scarring and non-scarring forms. This article will address scarring alopecias...



Jun 25, Skin Treatments Description of various special skin treatments available

Descriptions of the various special skin treatments available and the benefits of these skin treatments



Have a "No-Sweat" Wedding - Treatment Options to Plan Ahead

On Saturday I got an email from a mother-of-the-bride who had been troubled by sweating for many years and wanted BOTOX treatment to control this problem - in time for her daughter's wedding NEXT Saturday...



Is Your Skin Discolored From the Sun? It May be Melasma.

Melasma is a common increase of pigmentation that occurs exclusively in sun-exposed areas, in particular on the face...

Jun 18, Freckles How to get rid of freckles?

Jun 18, Freckles How to get rid of freckles?

The causes of freckles and how to get rid of them. A discussion on the freckles treatments available.



Are Your Nails Changing?

Nearly half of all nail changes are due to fungal infection. The term, onychomycosis refers to a fungal infections of the nail. Fungal infections of the nails are common around the world...



Smooth Sailing for the Best Shave

Shaving is like brushing your teeth. It is generally a hassle, but it needs to be done, and the results are always satisfying. That is, unless you have a fight with your shaver every day. Here are some facts and tips to ensure your daily shave goes smoothly...



Spreading the Flu, Colds and Germs

Do you know that approximately one out of three people do not wash their hands after using the restroom? (US Center for Disease Control, 2005)...

Survey Reveals Need For Standardized Oral Chemotherapy Prescribing Practices, Safeguards

Survey Reveals Need For Standardized Oral Chemotherapy Prescribing Practices, Safeguards

Despite the widespread use of prescribing safeguards for infusion chemotherapy, few of those measures have been implemented with oral chemotherapy, according to a study led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.



Are Your Nails Changing?

Nearly half of all nail changes are due to fungal infection. The term, onychomycosis refers to a fungal infections of the nail. Fungal infections of the nails are common around the world...



Halloween and Your Skin

With Halloween upon us, adults and children alike are planning costumes for parties, school events and trick or treating. For some adults, it is the one time of year that "the inner child" comes out to play...



Ingrown Hairs? You Do Not Have to Put Up With It!

Quite a few men and women are troubled from time to time (or in some cases all the time) by ingrown hairs. For men, ingrown hairs or "razor bumps" are mainly a problem on the front of the neck and under the chin...

Why Do I Sweat So Much? Identifying Hyperhidrosis

Why Do I Sweat So Much? Identifying Hyperhidrosis

Did you know that you have between 2 and 4 million sweat glands? They are present under the lower part of the skin. Their function is to control your body temperature by emitting a watery secretion which in turn evaporates and cools your body...



Combination Therapy Reduces Exacerbations In Severe COPD

For patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), combining a long-acting bronchodilator with an inhaled corticosteroid reduced the number of exacerbations by 35 percent.



Jun 18, Pustules Definition and treatment of pustules

Definition, cause and treatment of pustules



Alpha Hydroxy Acids - A Cure for Photodamage?

It turns out that a-hydroxy acids (AHAs) are important components of optimal skin care and their benefits have been studied and documented for some time now...

Skin Rashes - Where Do They Come From?

Skin Rashes - Where Do They Come From?

A skin rash shows up as an area of inflammation or change in the texture, and/ or color of your skin. It can be caused by a number of different things including irritation, disease, or allergic/ non-allergic reactions to foods, chemicals, plants, animals, insects or other environmental factors...



Had Chicken Pox? You may be a candidate for shingles.

Everyone with shingles has had chickenpox at some time. Nearly 99% of adults have had chickenpox at some point in their lives, meaning that nearly all adults are at risk for shingles...



Learning About Acne

Acne, often thought to be only a teenager's skin problem, is actually a condition that can affect adults both male and female, although it generally begins during puberty. Taking a proactive approach to treating acne is very important. How you look after your skin every day, along with the treatment you and your doctor select are key steps in your fight to eliminate pimples, preventing scarring and eliminating your acne...



Study Will Test Antidepressant Patch That May Help Smokers Kick The Habit

Smokers trying to kick the habit face odds that only a bookie could love--just one in five succeeds in quitting. Stanford University School of Medicine researchers will test whether a new type of medication could help smokers quit and bolster their chances of staying smoke-free for good.

Achy Joints and Itchy Skin. Can it be Psoriatic Arthritis?

Achy Joints and Itchy Skin. Can it be Psoriatic Arthritis?

Psoriatic arthritis is a less common form of arthritis and occurs in approximately 30 per cent of people who have psoriasis (a disorder causing areas of the skin to become inflamed and be covered with silvery or grey scales)...



Jul 9, Learn more about the effects of caffeine on your body, your health and your skin

Caffeine is a stimulant that has powerful effects on your body, health and skin. Learn more about these effects of caffeine.



Living With Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a difficult to treat (chronic relapsing) disease that affects the skin and occasionally the joints. About 2 % of the population will have the disease...



Rejuvenating Your Face

Facial rejuvenation is the term used to encompass all forms of restoring a youthful appearance to the face. It includes the broad categories of...

Jul 9, Anti aging skin care tips Skin care tips for those who want to retain a youthf

Jul 9, Anti aging skin care tips Skin care tips for those who want to retain a youthf

Anti aging skin care tips will help you to retain your youthful look for many years. Besides a good skin care routine, changes towards a healthy lifestyle are essential steps in anti aging skin care.



Genetically Altered Cells May Help Artificial Skin Fight Infection

Cincinnati burn researchers have created genetically modified skin cells that, when added to cultured skin substitutes, may help fight off potentially lethal infections in patients with severe burns. Led by University of Cincinnati scientists, the team found that skin cells that were genetically altered to produce higher levels of a protein known as human beta defensin 4 killed more bacteria than normal skin cells.



Jun 25, Skin Treatments Description of various special skin treatments available

Descriptions of the various special skin treatments available and the benefits of these skin treatments



Jun 18, Papules Definition and treatment of papules

Definition and treatment of papules

Jun 18, A list of prescription acne medicines that are commonly used to treat acne

Jun 18, A list of prescription acne medicines that are commonly used to treat acne

This is a list of prescription acne medicines that are commonly used to treat acne. Links to other resources are also provided if you need more information on the prescription acne medicines availabl



Smooth Sailing for the Best Shave

Shaving is like brushing your teeth. It is generally a hassle, but it needs to be done, and the results are always satisfying. That is, unless you have a fight with your shaver every day. Here are some facts and tips to ensure your daily shave goes smoothly...



Jun 18, Spider Veins The cause, symptoms and treatment of spider veins

What are spider veins? What causes it? Can it be treated? Good questions that need answers. Learn more and find answers to your spider veins problems.



Doctors Neglect Insomnia In Older Patients, Study Finds

The sleep problems of older people are often not addressed by their doctors, even though treatment of those sleep disorders could improve their physical and mental health and enhance their quality of life. A new study from Northwestern University found when patients 60 years and older visited their doctors, physicians did not note sleep problems in the patients' charts. This was significant because many of those patients suffered from insomnia and were not being treated.

Our Feet Carry Out Quite a Feat

Our Feet Carry Out Quite a Feat

Walking, running, jumping, skipping - these are but a handful of activities our feet do, yet most of the time we take them for granted. That is, until we get an infection. While our feet are sturdy -- containing 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles -- they are susceptible to disease...



Jun 18, Eye Creams Choose the appropriate eye creams for your skin type

Find out more about the different types of eye creams and learn to choose the appropriate eye creams according to your skin type.



Jun 18, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?

Blackheads - Causes, prevention and effective methods for removing blackheads.



Jul 9, The effects of alcohol on the skin and the harm it is doing.

A description of the effects of alcohol on the skin, the damage that it does and the dangers.

Jun 18, Knowing the causes of acne is the first step towards acne control and treatment

Jun 18, Knowing the causes of acne is the first step towards acne control and treatment

Knowing the causes of acne is an important first step towards acne control and treatment



A Resolution That Helps Your Skin - How Stopping Smoking Improves Your Skin

We all know that aging is a natural biological process that affects all of us. The aging of your skin is also greatly affected by external factors that accelerate this process; particularly smoking...



The Sun and Psoriasis - What You Need to Know

Psoriasis is a common, chronic, non-contagious, recurring skin condition that usually takes the form of itchy, red, scaly, well-defined, thickened patches of varying sizes. These patches may appear on a small area of your body or may be very extensive, and any part of the skin on your body and on your nails can be affected...



Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search

The Facts About Genital Herpes

The Facts About Genital Herpes

Millions of Canadian men and women have genital herpes - an infectious, sexually transmitted virus. Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus; there are two types of this virus and genital herpes is usually caused by type 2 (known as HSV-2)...



Jun 25, Skin Problems Causes, prevention and treatment of various skin problems

Details on the various skin problems and their causes. Guide on how to prevent and treat them.



Ugh, I Have a Hangnail - Tips to Keep Them Away

We've all had them, a nasty hangnail. They seem to come from nowhere and then you snag them on something and ouch! Hangnails are simply dead skin - skin that's dried out and needs to be cared for...



Jun 18, Skin Care Products Guide on the various skin care products

Detailed description on the various skin care products available. Guide on how to choose appropriate skin care products before you can devising your own skin care routine.

The Facts About Cold Sores

The Facts About Cold Sores

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are two types of this virus and cold sores are usually caused by type 1 (known as HSV-1). The other type of herpes simplex virus, HSV-2, usually causes genital herpes. In general, we are infected with HSV-1 when we are children...



Jun 18, Skin Care Products Guide on the various skin care products

Detailed description on the various skin care products available. Guide on how to choose appropriate skin care products before you can devising your own skin care routine.



Diaper Rash - A Baby's Bottom Story.

Diaper rash is common in babies and toddlers and is generally caused by the constant wetting and drying of delicate skin and exposure to irritants. No matter how clean and dry you keep your baby's bottom, they will likely develop a diaper rash at some point...



All That Scales Is Not Flaky - Is It Psoriasis?

Scaly skin is not to be taken lightly. It is a very real disease that often impacts a person's self-confidence and self-esteem. Some people - including some doctors - tend to think that skin disease is trivial...

Jun 25, Skin Problems Causes, prevention and treatment of various skin problems

Jun 25, Skin Problems Causes, prevention and treatment of various skin problems

Details on the various skin problems and their causes. Guide on how to prevent and treat them.



Back To School Skin Care Tips

It's that time of year when students all over the country are going back to school. Here are a few tips that will help keep their skin great for that first day back...



Rejuvenating Your Face

Facial rejuvenation is the term used to encompass all forms of restoring a youthful appearance to the face. It includes the broad categories of...



Why Do I Sweat So Much? Identifying Hyperhidrosis

Did you know that you have between 2 and 4 million sweat glands? They are present under the lower part of the skin. Their function is to control your body temperature by emitting a watery secretion which in turn evaporates and cools your body...

Treating Cuts at Home in 5 Easy Steps

Treating Cuts at Home in 5 Easy Steps

We all get cuts and scrapes from time to time, so here are some basic steps to make sure you are decreasing the chance of infection and minimizing scarring...



Jul 9, Lack of Sleep The effects of lack of sleep on your health of your skin

What are the effects of lack of sleep? Does it affect the health of your skin? How can you overcome sleep problems?



Jun 18, Night Creams Choose the appropriate night creams for your skin type

Find out more about the different types of night creams and learn to choose the appropriate night creams according to your skin type.



Jun 18, Crows Feet Can it be prevented? How to reduce the appearance of crows feet?

Crows feet are usually the first signs of skin aging. However, there are measures that can be taken to slow down the skin aging process. Learn more about how to beat the formation of crows feet.