Dry skin - Combating That Winter Itch

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, 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.



Jun 18, Acne Control and Prevention How do we prevent and control acne?

Can acne be prevented? Can it be controlled? Learn more acne control and prevention methods. Be on the road towards beautiful skin.



Eczema: The Itch That Rashes

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is an intense itch that can lead to insomnia, irritability and stress. When you scratch, it aggravates the rash and creates an itch-scratch-rash cycle that can lead to a thickening and roughness of the skin...

Do You Have Sensitive Skin? Don't Stress About It!

Do You Have Sensitive Skin? Don't Stress About It!

Is your skin easily damaged or irritated? Is your skin dry, delicate and prone to irritant or allergic reactions? Does your skin have a reduced tolerance to cold, heat, wind, temperature changes, or pollution? If you answer yes...



Jun 18, Acne Treatment Sensible acne treatments that work

Are you looking for sensible acne treatments that work? You will need different types of acne treatment depending on the seriousness of your acne condition.



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...



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...

New and Effective Treatments for Warts

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...



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...



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...



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...

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...



Foods, Nutrition and Eczema - Is There a Link?

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic, recurring skin inflammation that appears as blisters that dry to become a scaly, itchy rash. People with eczema often have a personal or family history of allergic conditions...



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...



Cold Sores - How to Prevent and Treat Them

Cold sores are very common and quite contagious. Sometimes referred to as fever blisters, cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex1 virus (HSV-1)...

Cancer Biologists Identify Major Player In Cell Growth

Cancer Biologists Identify Major Player In Cell Growth

The transcription factor GABP -- a member of a family of crucial gene-regulating proteins -- is required to jump-start the process of cell division, according to research from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital. The work, published in Nature Cell Biology, uncovers a new way to control cell growth and points up potential targets for cancer treatments.



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.



Younger, Better Looking Skin - Tips to Keep You on Track

Adults all over the world are thinking about their skin right now! Wrinkles, puffy eyes, dull complexion, are conditions that more than just several of us try to avoid...



Don't Sweat it On the Hottest Day of the Year!

Okay, today may not be the hottest day of the year, but for one in twenty people, excess sweating is a daily problem that the rest of us can only relate to on extremely hot days...

Have Excess Facial Hair? It May Be Hirsutism

Have Excess Facial Hair? It May Be Hirsutism

Hirsutism is a term describing excessive growth of dark, terminal hairs in women in a male-type pattern (i.e. hair on the beard area, chest, and abdomen)...



Has Your Acne Left Scars?

Acne affects an estimated 99% of people - mostly teenagers and young adults - at some point in their lives. Although acne is temporary, lasting from a few months to a few years, early therapy is necessary to prevent scarring and dyspigmentation, which, untreated, can persist for life...



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?



Great Skin Care Tips for the Holidays

It's that time of year; parties, company dinners, family get-togethers and you want your skin to look great through the whole season. Here are some helpful tips to keep your skin looking great for the holidays...

Exercise Has No Effect On Risk Of Knee Osteoarthritis, Study Finds

Exercise Has No Effect On Risk Of Knee Osteoarthritis, Study Finds

A new study examined the effects of physical activity over a long period in older adults, many of whom were overweight, and found that exercise neither protects against nor increases the risk of knee OA.



Do You Have Strange Looking Nails?

Nail fungus, or "onychomycosis" is an uncomfortable and unattractive condition that affects millions of people across North America. The bad news is it can be contagious, but the good news is that it is treatable.



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.



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...

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

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.



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)...



Jun 25, The benefits of dark chocolate skin treatments.

Chocolate Skin Treatments are the latest trends in the beauty industry. A discussion on the benefits of using dark chocolate for skin treatments.



Exercise Has No Effect On Risk Of Knee Osteoarthritis, Study Finds

A new study examined the effects of physical activity over a long period in older adults, many of whom were overweight, and found that exercise neither protects against nor increases the risk of knee OA.

Halloween and Your Skin

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...



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...



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...



Organization Halts Clinical Trial For Potential Microbicide For Preventing HIV Infection

Family Health International (FHI) announced that it has halted a Phase III clinical trial of cellulose sulfate -- a potential microbicide being tested for HIV prevention in women -- in Nigeria. Simultaneously, CONRAD, a health research organization based in Arlington, Virginia, has announced it is halting its Phase III clinical trial of cellulose sulfate at sites in Benin, India, South Africa, and Uganda.

What You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal

What You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal

Many men and women have hair that they want to thin out or eliminate. Over the past 10 years laser hair removal has advanced to the point where black and brown hair can be reliably and safely treated with lasers...



Put Your Best Foot Forward

At the gym and at the pool on your winter vacation, you always want to put your best foot forward. Here are some tips to prevent fungal infections - for healthily and better looking toe nails...



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.



Have Excess Facial Hair? It May Be Hirsutism

Hirsutism is a term describing excessive growth of dark, terminal hairs in women in a male-type pattern (i.e. hair on the beard area, chest, and abdomen)...

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

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.



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



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.



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.

Acne Myths: Chocolate and Sex Causes Acne!

Acne Myths: Chocolate and Sex Causes Acne!

Have you been told that you shouldn't eat chocolate because it causes acne? Or how about French fries? Pizza? Wrong! That's just a myth, and while certain foods can make acne worse for some people, researchers have found that it does not cause it! ...



Diagnostic 'Divining Rod' For Diagnosing Limb-threatening Bone Infection: Reliable Or Relic?

A transatlantic team of researchers determines that the commonly used "probe to bone" test for assessing bone infections is not always a reliable diagnostic tool.



Tumor-reactive T Cells Boosted By Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Treatment for skin cancer by infusion of tumor-reactive T cells requires patients to be pre-treated with agents that transiently decrease the number of immune cells (nonmyeloablative agents). A study in mice now indicates that pre-treatment with more intense immune cell--depleting strategies (known as myeloablative strategies) and a hematopoietic stem cell transplant enables infused tumor-reactive CD8+ T cells to increase in number more than pre-treatment with nonmyeloablative agents, and this correlates with increased tumor regression.



Eczema: The Itch That Rashes

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is an intense itch that can lead to insomnia, irritability and stress. When you scratch, it aggravates the rash and creates an itch-scratch-rash cycle that can lead to a thickening and roughness of the skin...

Vitamin D Backed For Cancer Prevention In Two New Studies

Vitamin D Backed For Cancer Prevention In Two New Studies

Two new vitamin D studies using a sophisticated form of analysis called meta-analysis, in which data from multiple reports is combined, have revealed new prescriptions for possibly preventing up to half of the cases of breast cancer and two-thirds of the cases of colorectal cancer in the United States. The work was conducted by a core team of cancer prevention specialists at the Moores Cancer Center at UCSD, and colleagues from both coasts.



May 14, Skin Care News - Keep abreast on the latest skin care tips

Subscribe to Skin Care News, stay in touch and keep abreast on the latest skin care tips



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



Jun 18, Stretch Marks How to get rid of stretch marks?

A discussion on the cause of stretch marks and treatment options available. How do I get rid of the stretch marks? That is the question that needs some answers.

Spreading the Flu, Colds and Germs

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)...



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...



The Changing Face of Cosmetic Surgery

The North American public's increased demand for cosmetic surgery has been well documented. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons...



Jun 25, Alpha-hydroxy Acids A key ingredient in specialized skin care products

Alpha-hydroxy Acids found a key ingredient in specialized skin care products. What is it and how does it help the skin?

New and Effective Treatments for Warts

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...



Do You Have Strange Looking Nails?

Nail fungus, or "onychomycosis" is an uncomfortable and unattractive condition that affects millions of people across North America. The bad news is it can be contagious, but the good news is that it is treatable.



Skin Tags and Seborrheic Keratoses

As time goes on, we all acquire tiny bits of extra skin called skin tags. These can range in size from 1-10 mm, and are flesh colored or brown...



Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search

Jun 18, Papules Definition and treatment of papules

Jun 18, Papules Definition and treatment of papules

Definition and treatment of papules



Jun 18, Moisturizers Choose the appropriate moisturizers for your skin type

Find out more about the different types of moisturizers and learn to choose the appropriate moisturizer for your skin type.



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.



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...

Do You Have Sensitive Skin? Don't Stress About It!

Do You Have Sensitive Skin? Don't Stress About It!

Is your skin easily damaged or irritated? Is your skin dry, delicate and prone to irritant or allergic reactions? Does your skin have a reduced tolerance to cold, heat, wind, temperature changes, or pollution? If you answer yes...



Antioxidants Clean Up: Combat Those Free Radicals

If you want to protect your skin, think antioxidants. Antioxidants have gained a great deal of attention in recent years, for good reason. They work to combat the free radical cells that damage your skin...



Cold Sores - How to Prevent and Treat Them

Cold sores are very common and quite contagious. Sometimes referred to as fever blisters, cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex1 virus (HSV-1)...



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.

Innovative CRTs Track Heart Patients Progress From Home

Innovative CRTs Track Heart Patients Progress From Home

Cardiologists at the University of Mississippi Medical Center are among the first to use radio frequency technology to monitor the cardiovascular status of heart failure patients from their homes. By implanting a state-of-the-art cardiac resynchronization therapy device (CRT), UMC cardiologists can connect with patients directly and get up-to-the-second information about their heart status from miles away.



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...



Skin Tags and Seborrheic Keratoses

As time goes on, we all acquire tiny bits of extra skin called skin tags. These can range in size from 1-10 mm, and are flesh colored or brown...



Don't Sweat it On the Hottest Day of the Year!

Okay, today may not be the hottest day of the year, but for one in twenty people, excess sweating is a daily problem that the rest of us can only relate to on extremely hot days...

Space-Age Bandage Device Lets Doctors Monitor Patients With Raynaud's Disease

Space-Age Bandage Device Lets Doctors Monitor Patients With Raynaud's Disease

A group of researchers has developed a miniature device to help physicians characterize Raynaud's disease and measure treatment effectiveness.



Jun 18, Moisturizers Choose the appropriate moisturizers for your skin type

Find out more about the different types of moisturizers and learn to choose the appropriate moisturizer for your skin type.



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



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.

Acne Myths: Chocolate and Sex Causes Acne!

Acne Myths: Chocolate and Sex Causes Acne!

Have you been told that you shouldn't eat chocolate because it causes acne? Or how about French fries? Pizza? Wrong! That's just a myth, and while certain foods can make acne worse for some people, researchers have found that it does not cause it! ...



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...



Organization Halts Clinical Trial For Potential Microbicide For Preventing HIV Infection

Family Health International (FHI) announced that it has halted a Phase III clinical trial of cellulose sulfate -- a potential microbicide being tested for HIV prevention in women -- in Nigeria. Simultaneously, CONRAD, a health research organization based in Arlington, Virginia, has announced it is halting its Phase III clinical trial of cellulose sulfate at sites in Benin, India, South Africa, and Uganda.



Age Spots? Sun Spots? Skin Cancer?

As time goes on, we start to notice brown spots and freckles - "souvenirs of Florida" - on the backs of our hands and on other sun exposed areas like the upper chest and face. At first, these brown spots are small and light colored, but eventually they become a cosmetic problem; an obvious sign of premature aging...

Outdoor Skin Care Tips - Learn to look after your skin

Outdoor Skin Care Tips - Learn to look after your skin

It's Fall and we all know we need to take extra care of our skin in the summer due to an increase in sun exposure, but that should actually continue all year round...



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...



Molecular Motors And Brakes Work Together In Cells

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have discovered that microtubules -- components responsible for shape, movement, and replication within cells -- use proteins that act as molecular motors and brakes to organize into their correct structure. If microtubules are not formed properly such basic functions as cell division and transport can go wrong, which may have implications in such disease processes as cancer and dementia.



Don't Sweat it On the Hottest Day of the Year!

Okay, today may not be the hottest day of the year, but for one in twenty people, excess sweating is a daily problem that the rest of us can only relate to on extremely hot days...

All That Scales Is Not Flaky - Is It Psoriasis?

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...



Skin Needs 'Winterizing' To Head Off Damage

Results of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) suggest that at least 81 million Americans experience dry, itchy or scaly skin during the winter months due to blasts of colder, dryer air, winter sun exposure and over-heated homes and offices.



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...



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...

Hormonal Treatment of Acne: How They Work

Hormonal Treatment of Acne: How They Work

Hormonal treatments, including oral contraceptives, have long been recognized by dermatologists to be an effective treatment option for women who have acne, no matter how severe...



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)...



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.



Sun Care Tips and Facts - Protect Yourself and Your Skin

It's summer! That means vacation, beaches, tennis and of course sun shine. Although we get Vitamin D from the sun, it is thought that you really don't need more than minutes of sunshine a week in order to get the required amount...

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

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...



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...



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...



Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips

Although there are different kinds of treatments, procedures and surgery that can assist in improving the look of your skin, it is important that you look after your skin to start with...

Skin Care Advice for Your Big Event

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...



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...



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...



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...

Back To School Skin Care Tips

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...



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...



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...



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...

Moisturizers - An Essential Part of Skin Care

Moisturizers - An Essential Part of Skin Care

Moisturizers - Are they really needed? The truth is that moisturizers are a growing component of daily skin care and account for one of the most common over the counter products sold in the world...



Silicon Medicines May Be Effective In Humans

As carbon-based life forms, humans and other animals, invariably, are treated for disease with the help of carbon-based medicines. But now, in a promising new study, scientists have shown that silicon - the stuff of computer chips, glass and pottery - may have extraordinary therapeutic value for treating human disease.



Jun 18, Eye Makeup Remover Choose the appropriate eye makeup remover for yourself

Guide on how to choose your eye makeup remover and the things to look out for.



Probing Proteins Can Lead To Better Understanding Of Anti-Tumor Agents

There are a number of naturally occurring chemicals that are used in phototherapy of skin diseases. Hypocrellin A (HA), which can be extracted from a parasitic fungus, has been taken orally as a folk medicine for several centuries in China. Recent studies have shown that this natural compound also displays anti-tumor and antiviral activities against several types of viruses, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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.



Outdoor Skin Care Tips - Learn to look after your skin

It's Fall and we all know we need to take extra care of our skin in the summer due to an increase in sun exposure, but that should actually continue all year round...



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



Head Lice - The Facts: Tiny Ugly Creatures But Nothing To Be Afraid Of!

Despite the prevalence of lice in Canadian schools each year, at least a third of Canadian parents surveyed - 36 percent - do not feel very confident about identifying lice or nits in their child's hair...

Researchers On The Path To Building Bone

Researchers On The Path To Building Bone

University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have developed a method to increase bone density in mice, a development that might have future benefit for humans in the treatment of osteoporosis and bone fracture.



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...



New Technique Uses Pubic Bone For Grafting

A new technique using the pubic bone as a source of bone for grafting may avoid the complications of harvesting bone from the iliac crest, or "hip bone," according to a report in the November/December issue of The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.



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...

Alpha Hydroxy Acids - A Cure for Photodamage?

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...



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...



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...



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...

Psychotherapy Quiets Concerns Over Ringing In The Ears

Psychotherapy Quiets Concerns Over Ringing In The Ears

Psychotherapy may help tinnitus suffers cope with the life disturbances that sometimes accompany their condition, according to a new review of studies. Tinnitus is a sensation of ringing or other noise when there is no external cause for the sound. A counseling method called cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT seems to amplify patients' quality of life, even when the volume of the noise remains the same.



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.



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.



Space-Age Bandage Device Lets Doctors Monitor Patients With Raynaud's Disease

A group of researchers has developed a miniature device to help physicians characterize Raynaud's disease and measure treatment effectiveness.

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...



Head Lice - The Facts: Tiny Ugly Creatures But Nothing To Be Afraid Of!

Despite the prevalence of lice in Canadian schools each year, at least a third of Canadian parents surveyed - 36 percent - do not feel very confident about identifying lice or nits in their child's hair...



Bad Hair Day? Tips for Dealing with Common Hair Problems

We all have those days where no matter what we do, we can't control our hair. Below are some tips which will help you take better care of your hair...



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, Eye Makeup Remover Choose the appropriate eye makeup remover for yourself

Jun 18, Eye Makeup Remover Choose the appropriate eye makeup remover for yourself

Guide on how to choose your eye makeup remover and the things to look out for.



Jun 18, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?

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



Silicon Medicines May Be Effective In Humans

As carbon-based life forms, humans and other animals, invariably, are treated for disease with the help of carbon-based medicines. But now, in a promising new study, scientists have shown that silicon - the stuff of computer chips, glass and pottery - may have extraordinary therapeutic value for treating human disease.



May 18, Choose Your Skin Care Products, Decision Made Easier with Choose It!

How to use Choose It! to help you choose your skin care products

Sun Care Tips and Facts - Protect Yourself and Your Skin

Sun Care Tips and Facts - Protect Yourself and Your Skin

It's summer! That means vacation, beaches, tennis and of course sun shine. Although we get Vitamin D from the sun, it is thought that you really don't need more than minutes of sunshine a week in order to get the required amount...



Space-Age Bandage Device Lets Doctors Monitor Patients With Raynaud's Disease

A group of researchers has developed a miniature device to help physicians characterize Raynaud's disease and measure treatment effectiveness.



Cellulite - Help is on the way

Cellulite - the unsightly dimpling, padded or "orange peel" appearance of the skin is probably one of the most aesthetically troubling concerns of women. Although a lot is known about its appearance, there is lack of good studies assessing the effectiveness of possible treatments...



Allergy Shots Offer Safe Relief For Hay Fever, Review Concludes

Allergy shots are effective and safe for reducing symptoms of hay fever, according to a new review. The injection series caused no deaths and few serious adverse reactions in 51 controlled studies. Dr. Moises Calderon, of Royal Brompton Hospital in London, and colleagues evaluated the results from randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis due to tree, grass or weed pollens.

Are Your Nails Changing?

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...



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...



The Changing Face of Cosmetic Surgery

The North American public's increased demand for cosmetic surgery has been well documented. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons...



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...

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

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.



Jun 25, Alpha-hydroxy Acids A key ingredient in specialized skin care products

Alpha-hydroxy Acids found a key ingredient in specialized skin care products. What is it and how does it help the skin?



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.



Cold Sores - How to Prevent and Treat Them

Cold sores are very common and quite contagious. Sometimes referred to as fever blisters, cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex1 virus (HSV-1)...

Antioxidants Clean Up: Combat Those Free Radicals

Antioxidants Clean Up: Combat Those Free Radicals

If you want to protect your skin, think antioxidants. Antioxidants have gained a great deal of attention in recent years, for good reason. They work to combat the free radical cells that damage your skin...



Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips

Although there are different kinds of treatments, procedures and surgery that can assist in improving the look of your skin, it is important that you look after your skin to start with...



Skin Tags and Seborrheic Keratoses

As time goes on, we all acquire tiny bits of extra skin called skin tags. These can range in size from 1-10 mm, and are flesh colored or brown...



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...

Learning About Sun Protection

Learning About Sun Protection

Sunshine, although essential for health and well being, is certainly a hazard for the skin. For many people it feels good to spend time outdoors and this makes it difficult to avoid excessive exposure to the sun...



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...



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...



Exercise Has No Effect On Risk Of Knee Osteoarthritis, Study Finds

A new study examined the effects of physical activity over a long period in older adults, many of whom were overweight, and found that exercise neither protects against nor increases the risk of knee OA.

What You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal

What You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal

Many men and women have hair that they want to thin out or eliminate. Over the past 10 years laser hair removal has advanced to the point where black and brown hair can be reliably and safely treated with lasers...



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...



Children and Lice - Something Else to Bug You

When you send your children to school, there is a good chance that they will be exposed to head lice - its about that simple. Lice are wingless bugs that live in hair. Lice feed off blood in the skin and are about the size of a sesame seed...



Sun Care Tips and Facts - Protect Yourself and Your Skin

It's summer! That means vacation, beaches, tennis and of course sun shine. Although we get Vitamin D from the sun, it is thought that you really don't need more than minutes of sunshine a week in order to get the required amount...

Your Skin and the Sun - Choosing the Right Sunscreen

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 18, Stretch Marks How to get rid of stretch marks?

A discussion on the cause of stretch marks and treatment options available. How do I get rid of the stretch marks? That is the question that needs some answers.



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...



Children and Lice - Something Else to Bug You

When you send your children to school, there is a good chance that they will be exposed to head lice - its about that simple. Lice are wingless bugs that live in hair. Lice feed off blood in the skin and are about the size of a sesame seed...