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...



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...



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...



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...

Giving Burns the First, Second and Third Degree

Giving Burns the First, Second and Third Degree

Burns are a major cause of preventable injury and death in Canada. In 1998, 300 Canadians died and 3493 were hospitalized as a result of a burn injury...



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...



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, Cellulite Treatments Ways to get rid of cellulite

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

Jun 18, Acne Treatment Sensible acne treatments that work

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.



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.



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, Pustules Definition and treatment of pustules

Definition, cause and treatment of pustules

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...



Hair Loss Part 2: Alopecia Areata

Hair loss or "alopecia" can be scarring or not. "Alopecia Areata" is a form of non-scarring alopecia...



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...



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! ...

Oral Sex Increases Risk Of Throat Cancer

Oral Sex Increases Risk Of Throat Cancer

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have conclusive evidence that human papillomavirus (HPV) causes some throat cancers in both men and women. The researchers found that oral HPV infection is the strongest risk factor for the disease, regardless of tobacco and alcohol use, and having multiple oral sex partners tops the list of sex practices that boost risk for the HPV-linked cancer.



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.



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...



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.

Approved Medical Resident Hours Still Resulting In Sleepy Doctors

Approved Medical Resident Hours Still Resulting In Sleepy Doctors

Medical residents working within the mandated maximum of 80 hours per week experience severe sleepiness, a finding that may have implications for both patient care and resident safety, according to a new study. Previous studies have shown that sleep-deprived residents perform poorly in several areas like judgment and concentration and are at risk for motor vehicle accidents. There have been several instances where sleep-deprived residents have committed serious mistakes in patient care.



Vitamin D Supplements May Offer Cheap And Effective Immune System Boost Against TB

Scientists have shown that a single 2.5mg dose of vitamin D may be enough to boost the immune system to fight against tuberculosis (TB) and similar bacteria for at least 6 weeks.



FDG-PET Imaging Clearly Predicts Lung Cancer Patients' Response To Chemotherapy

An earlier indication of whether chemotherapy benefits non-small cell lung cancer patients -- provided by positron emission tomography (PET) imaging -- can guide doctors in offering them better care, according to researchers in the May Journal of Nuclear Medicine.



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

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.



National Clinical Trial To Uncover Long-term Effects Of West Nile Virus Begun

A national clinical trial to identify the long-term health effects of West Nile virus infection and to learn more about the disease's progression, symptoms and mortality has been initiated. In the trial, researchers at 13 U.S. sites are observing the natural course of the virus over a year in people who have either a fever or neurological diseases due to West Nile infection.



BIrth Control Pill That Stops Periods Approved By FDA

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lybrel, the first continuous use drug product for prevention of pregnancy. It stops the body's monthly preparation for pregnancy by lowering the production of hormones that make pregnancy possible.



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.

Jun 18, Facial Cleansers Choose the appropriate facial cleansers for your skin type

Jun 18, Facial Cleansers Choose the appropriate facial cleansers for your skin type

Learn more about the different facial cleansers and how to choose the best facial cleanser according to your skin type.



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...



The Big Squeeze on Acne: A Discussion About Acne Scars

We all aspire to a smooth, clear complexion. When pimples arise, the need to flatten them out and squeeze is understandable. Unfortunately though, this may lead to short and long-term problems such as persistent redness, large brown stains...



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...

Older Patients With Major Depression Live Longer With Appropriate Treatment, Study Shows

Older Patients With Major Depression Live Longer With Appropriate Treatment, Study Shows

Older patients with major depression whose primary care physicians team with depression care managers are 45 percent less likely to die within a five-year time period than older adults with major depression who receive their care in primary care practices where there are no depression care managers. This study, conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, appears in the current issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.



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 18, Facial Cleansers Choose the appropriate facial cleansers for your skin type

Learn more about the different facial cleansers and how to choose the best facial cleanser according to your skin type.



Jun 18, Papules Definition and treatment of papules

Definition and treatment of papules

Inhaled Steroids May Not Be Enough For Some Children With Asthma

Inhaled Steroids May Not Be Enough For Some Children With Asthma

Some children may not be able to keep their asthma under control even if they consistently report using inhaled corticosteroids, a mainstay of asthma treatment, suggests a new study.



Follow-up Care For Breast Cancer Patients Is 'Devalued And Deregulated'

Follow-up of breast cancer patients after their initial treatment is becoming "devalued and deregulated," according to a European study. Yet, the authors say that if follow-up was well designed, co-ordinated and made better use of community-based teams of doctors and nurses, then health authorities could make large financial savings that could be put towards giving patients better access to new and expensive adjuvant drugs as well as enabling them to see relevant hospital specialists more quickly.



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...



Estrogen Is Important For Bone Health In Men As Well As Women

Although women are four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis, or porous bone, one in 12 men also suffer from the disease, which can lead to debilitating fractures. In women, low estrogen levels after menopause have been considered an important risk factor for this disorder. Now research has shown that low amounts of active estrogen metabolites also can increase the risk of osteoporosis in men.

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

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...



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...



Computer Model Maps Efficient Inoculation Of Hospital Staff In Pandemic Outbreak

Community preparedness for a bioterrorism attack or influenza outbreak has been the focus of much interest and effort in recent years. Now, public health experts have developed a strategy for how hospitals can most efficiently inoculate their own staff with minimal disruption to patient care.



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...

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

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...



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...



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?



New, More Effective Treatment For Toxic Shock Syndrome

Researchers have developed a new therapeutic that neutralizes toxic shock syndrome more effectively than other treatments, study suggests. Toxic Shock Syndrome is a rare, life-threatening bacterial infection that can cause multi-organ failure and death.

Common Rashes of the Feet - When to seek treatment

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...



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...



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...



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...

Jun 18, Cellulite Treatments Ways to get rid of cellulite

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



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...



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.



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

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.



Jun 18, Facial Cleansers Choose the appropriate facial cleansers for your skin type

Learn more about the different facial cleansers and how to choose the best facial cleanser according to your skin type.



Dry Skin Prevention - The Winter Itch Is Coming

Winter is coming, and shortly after the cold weather arrives doctors will be seeing the annual surge of people troubled by dry, itchy winter skin and by hand eczema. Much of this seasonal misery can be easily prevented...



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

Statins Shown To Prevent Lung Cancer

Statins Shown To Prevent Lung Cancer

New research shows that statins appear to protect against the development of lung cancer.



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.



Women Less Likely Than Men To Have Their Cholesterol Controlled, Study Suggests

Women are significantly less likely than men to have their LDL cholesterol controlled to recommended levels, according to a new study. The study investigated gender differences in cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment and risk factors based on national health care quality data from commercial and Medicare managed care plans.



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.

Soldiers Acquired Drug-resistant Infections In Field Hospitals

Soldiers Acquired Drug-resistant Infections In Field Hospitals

An outbreak of drug-resistant wound infections among soldiers in Iraq likely came from the hospitals where they were treated, not the battlefield, according to a new study. The outbreak of drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex (ABC) infections among U.S. service members injured in Iraq has been of major concern to military health care workers since it was first detected in 2003.



Tiny Newborns Face Higher Risk Of Death At Community Hospitals, Study Finds

More than 20 percent of very small babies who died in California between 1991 and 2000 might have lived had they been born in different hospitals, say researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.



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...



New Treatment For Crohn's Disease Appears Promising

Results from an international multi-center Phase II clinical trial suggest that extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) may be effective in treating patients with clinically active (OR symptomatic) Crohn's disease who cannot tolerate or are refractory to immunosuppressants and/or anti-TNF agents.

Jul 9, Learn more about how healthy diets will affect your skin.

Jul 9, Learn more about how healthy diets will affect your skin.

Healthy diets are not only good for your health, they are an important factor in ensuring that your skin stays healthy.



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...



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



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.

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.



Choice Is A Key Element In Success For Smokers Who Want To Quit

Scientists can demonstrate that patient involvement in a quit-smoking plan leads to smokers who are more motivated to quit because they genuinely want to, not because they are being nagged or bullied. And smokers who have a say in how they quit are more likely to try kicking the habit and are more successful, according to new research.



Jun 18, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?

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



Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search

Aggressive Treatment For Whiplash Does Not Promote Faster Recovery

Aggressive Treatment For Whiplash Does Not Promote Faster Recovery

Whiplash, the most common traffic injury, leads to neck pain, headache and other symptoms, resulting in a significant burden of disability and health care utilization. Although there are few effective treatments for whiplash, a growing body of evidence suggests that the type and intensity of treatment received shortly after the injury have a long-lasting influence on the prognosis.



New Treatment For Crohn's Disease Appears Promising

Results from an international multi-center Phase II clinical trial suggest that extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) may be effective in treating patients with clinically active (OR symptomatic) Crohn's disease who cannot tolerate or are refractory to immunosuppressants and/or anti-TNF agents.



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)...



Vitamin A Helps Reduce Wrinkles Associated With Natural Skin Aging

Applying vitamin A to the skin appears to improve the wrinkles associated with natural aging and may help to promote the production of skin-building compounds.

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...



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?



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)...



Vitamin A Helps Reduce Wrinkles Associated With Natural Skin Aging

Applying vitamin A to the skin appears to improve the wrinkles associated with natural aging and may help to promote the production of skin-building compounds.

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

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?



Jul 9, Sun Protection is essential if you want to slow down skin aging.

Sun protection is essential if you want to slow skin aging and prevent damage to the skin. Find out more about the effects of sun on the skin and the different sun protection measures.



Jun 18, Cellulite The cause, symptoms and treatment of cellulite.

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



Jun 18, Facial Cleansers Choose the appropriate facial cleansers for your skin type

Learn more about the different facial cleansers and how to choose the best facial cleanser according to your skin type.

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

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.



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...



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.



Dry Skin Prevention - The Winter Itch Is Coming

Winter is coming, and shortly after the cold weather arrives doctors will be seeing the annual surge of people troubled by dry, itchy winter skin and by hand eczema. Much of this seasonal misery can be easily prevented...

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...



Peanut Allergies Overstated, Study Finds

Despite hundreds of families being told their children have peanut allergies every year, many of the children may be able to eat peanuts safely, a study by researchers at the University of New South Wales and Sydney Children's Hospital has found.



Heart-failure Patients Benefit From Pharmacist Care

Heart-failure patients take their medicine more reliably when under the care of a pharmacist, resulting in fewer emergency-room visits and hospital stays as well as lower health-care costs, according to a new study.



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...

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.



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...



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...



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...

The Best Moisturizers: Myth or 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...



Patients With 'Bleeding' Strokes Less Likely To Get Prevention Treatment

Patients with a hemorrhagic stroke are significantly less likely to receive medications and counseling to prevent recurrent strokes compared to patients with an ischemic stroke.



Computer Model Maps Efficient Inoculation Of Hospital Staff In Pandemic Outbreak

Community preparedness for a bioterrorism attack or influenza outbreak has been the focus of much interest and effort in recent years. Now, public health experts have developed a strategy for how hospitals can most efficiently inoculate their own staff with minimal disruption to patient care.



Women Less Likely Than Men To Have Their Cholesterol Controlled, Study Suggests

Women are significantly less likely than men to have their LDL cholesterol controlled to recommended levels, according to a new study. The study investigated gender differences in cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment and risk factors based on national health care quality data from commercial and Medicare managed care plans.

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

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...



Blood Test Predicts Mortality In Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients, Says Researcher

A simple blood test -- beyond standard lab tests -- taken at hospital admission strongly predicted in-hospital mortality risk for heart failure patients and may be useful in helping doctors decide which patients need higher-level monitoring and more intensive treatment.



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)...



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.

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

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...



Jun 18, Pimples How to get rid of pimples

Steps on how to get rid of pimples



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.



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!

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...



New Hope For Baldness Treatment: Hair Follicles Created For First Time In Mouse Study

Researchers have found that hair follicles in adult mice regenerate by re-awakening genes once active only in developing embryos. A better understanding of this process could lead to novel treatments for hair loss, other skin and hair disorders, and wounds.



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.



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, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?

Jun 18, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?

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



Skin's Natural Protection Against UVB And Dehydration Discovered

Ultraviolet rays can be harmful to our skin and pave the way to the onset of skin cancers. Researchers have now demonstrated that the caspase-14 protein -- whose function has been unknown up to now -- not only plays a role in maintaining the balance of moisture in the skin but also offers protection against UVB rays.



Peanut Allergies Overstated, Study Finds

Despite hundreds of families being told their children have peanut allergies every year, many of the children may be able to eat peanuts safely, a study by researchers at the University of New South Wales and Sydney Children's Hospital has found.



Heart-failure Patients Benefit From Pharmacist Care

Heart-failure patients take their medicine more reliably when under the care of a pharmacist, resulting in fewer emergency-room visits and hospital stays as well as lower health-care costs, according to a new study.

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

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...



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.



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)...



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...

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

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



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...



Jun 18, Facial Toners Choose the correct facial toners for your skin type

Find out more about the different types of facial toners and learn how to choose the appropriate facial toners for your skin type.



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...

Living With Psoriasis

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...



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, Facial Masks Choose the appropriate facial masks for your skin type

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



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.

No Sweat! A New Way To Control Excessive Sweat

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...



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)...



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...



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...

Jun 18, Pimples How to get rid of pimples

Jun 18, Pimples How to get rid of pimples

Steps on how to get rid of pimples



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...



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...



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...

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...



When Is A Cup Of Tea A Pharmaceutical?

When is an herbal tea a safe and effective sleep aid, and when is that same tea a risky pharmaceutical choice? Health care professionals face such questions daily, and a University of Arkansas researcher cautions that they may need to acquire advanced clinical skills in order to assure patient safety.



Warts Vaccine: One Of Many In Pipeline

A vaccine for genital warts could be one of the first products to come out of the new multi-million dollar medical research base built in Brisbane.



Chain-owned Nursing Homes Hurt By Too Much Standardization, According To Study

Standard marketing and strategic planning practices can hurt patient care throughout a nursing home chain, but only if too much emphasis is placed on such administrative standards to the detriment of clinical and facility standards, a new study indicates.

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, 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 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...



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...

Skin Tags and Seborrheic Keratoses

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...



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...



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...



Wireless Technology Developed To Speed Care Of Heart Attack Patients

Imagine paramedics mobilizing a team of cardiologists and nurses within minutes of arriving at the home of a person who is having a heart attack, simply by pressing a button that sends an electrocardiogram over a wireless network. That's what's being done at a Newark, N.J., medical center, and it's dramatically improving the quality of care, according to a new study.

Follow-up Care For Breast Cancer Patients Is 'Devalued And Deregulated'

Follow-up Care For Breast Cancer Patients Is 'Devalued And Deregulated'

Follow-up of breast cancer patients after their initial treatment is becoming "devalued and deregulated," according to a European study. Yet, the authors say that if follow-up was well designed, co-ordinated and made better use of community-based teams of doctors and nurses, then health authorities could make large financial savings that could be put towards giving patients better access to new and expensive adjuvant drugs as well as enabling them to see relevant hospital specialists more quickly.



Older Patients With Major Depression Live Longer With Appropriate Treatment, Study Shows

Older patients with major depression whose primary care physicians team with depression care managers are 45 percent less likely to die within a five-year time period than older adults with major depression who receive their care in primary care practices where there are no depression care managers. This study, conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, appears in the current issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.



Statins Shown To Prevent Lung Cancer

New research shows that statins appear to protect against the development of lung cancer.



Tests Show Healthy Humans Not Harmed By Taser

A study conducted by emergency medicine physicians at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center showed no lasting effects of the Taser on healthy test subjects.

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...



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.



Jul 9, Sun Protection is essential if you want to slow down skin aging.

Sun protection is essential if you want to slow skin aging and prevent damage to the skin. Find out more about the effects of sun on the skin and the different sun protection measures.



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.

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.



Approved Medical Resident Hours Still Resulting In Sleepy Doctors

Medical residents working within the mandated maximum of 80 hours per week experience severe sleepiness, a finding that may have implications for both patient care and resident safety, according to a new study. Previous studies have shown that sleep-deprived residents perform poorly in several areas like judgment and concentration and are at risk for motor vehicle accidents. There have been several instances where sleep-deprived residents have committed serious mistakes in patient care.



Patient's Own Platelets May Speed Up Skin Wound Healing

Treating skin wounds with a concentrated topical gel of the patient's own blood platelets may result in faster healing, according to new research. Four male and four female volunteers aged 21--58 received five full-thickness skin punch wounds (4 mm diameter) on each thigh. APG was applied topically to the punch sites (one to two times) on one thigh and antibiotic ointment to the other, and the wounds were monitored for six months.



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