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, 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.



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 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

Common Bacterial Infections of the Skin

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...



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.



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...



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...

Vitamin A Helps Reduce Wrinkles Associated With Natural Skin Aging

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.



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...



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...



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.

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, 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.



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)...



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.

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...



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.



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...



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...

Cold Sores - How to Prevent and Treat Them

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)...



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 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...



Acne Treatment: Pinpoint the Trigger

From the occasional pimple during times of stress to the familiar breakouts before menses, acne affects almost all women at some time in their lives. While acne commonly develops during the preteen and early teen years, it can also arise in young adulthood and persist for years...

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.



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...



Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search



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...

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)...



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.



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...

Struggling With Your Mirror Image

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...



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...



Rising Skin Cancer Rates Are More Likely To Affect Wealthy People, Says 12-year Review

Wealthy people are more than twice as likely to suffer from malignant melanoma, the most serious skin cancer, than people living in less affluent areas. Study of 23,000 patients over 12 years found that overall skin cancer rates have risen by 20 percent, many patients have more than one skin cancer and the condition now accounts for 27 percent of all male cancers and 26 percent of all female cancers.



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! ...

Vitamin A Helps Reduce Wrinkles Associated With Natural Skin Aging

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.



WHO Revives Efforts To Eliminate Forgotten Disease: Yaws

A neglected disease with a nearly forgotten name is making a comeback following a global control programme that almost eradicated it more than 40 years ago. Yaws, a disease which eats away at the skin, cartilage and bones of its victims (mostly children), is re-emerging in poor, rural and marginalized populations of Africa, Asia and South America.



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, 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.

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.



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 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 18, Whiteheads How to get rid of whiteheads?

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

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.



Multiple Low-energy Plasma Skin Treatments May Help Diminish Facial Wrinkles

A study involving eight patients suggests that multiple low-energy treatments with a plasma skin regeneration tool may help to reduce wrinkles and improve facial appearance with minimal healing time, according to an article in the February issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. The multiple treatments have about the same effect as one high-energy session but with less healing time.



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



Constituents Of Hashish And Marijuana May Help To Fight Inflammation And Allergies

Endocannabinoids seem to play an important role in regulating inflammation processes. Scientists have discovered this in experiments on mice. The study may also have implications for therapy. In animal experiments, a solution with an important component made from cannabis reduced allergic reactions of the skin.

Wound Healing: Scientists Identify Key Function Of A Molecule

Wound Healing: Scientists Identify Key Function Of A Molecule

The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It protects against environmental influences and pathogens, regulates body temperature, and protects the body against dehydration. In humans, the skin renews itself completely approximately every month by constantly shedding the dead cells on the skin surface and replacing them with new cells which have moved up from the basal layer of the epidermis.



The Psychology Of Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers. The incidences of the most dangerous type -- melanoma -- have has doubled over the past 20 years. Now an online survey aims to learn how people of different nationalities behave while having fun in the sun, and their attitudes to tanning and skin cancer.



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...



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

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.



Long-term Etanercept Treatment Reduces Psoriasis Severity Without Increased Adverse Events

Extended exposure to the psoriasis medication etanercept does not appear to cause more infections or adverse events than placebo, and improvements in several measures of disease severity were observed for up to 96 weeks of therapy, according to a recent article.



Less Sun Is Better Than Using Sunscreen

With the northern hemisphere summer approaching, many people will be taking advantage of the hot weather to sunbathe and relax in the hot weather in parks and on beaches. But avoiding direct sunlight and wearing clothes which stop harmful UV rays from reaching the skin, rather than sunscreen, are the best ways of avoiding skin cancer and the aging effects of the sun.



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.

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

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.



Gel-based Handrub Improves Hospital Hygiene

Giving health care workers easy access to alcohol-based handrubs can improve hygiene in hospitals, a study published today in the online open access journal Critical Care suggests.



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...



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

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



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...



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...



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...

'Guardian Of The Genome' Protein Found To Underlie Skin Tanning

'Guardian Of The Genome' Protein Found To Underlie Skin Tanning

A protein known as the "master watchman of the genome" for its ability to guard against cancer-causing DNA damage has been found to provide an entirely different level of cancer protection: By prompting the skin to tan in response to ultraviolet light from the sun, it deters the development of melanoma skin cancer, the fastest-increasing form of cancer in the world.



Constituents Of Hashish And Marijuana May Help To Fight Inflammation And Allergies

Endocannabinoids seem to play an important role in regulating inflammation processes. Scientists have discovered this in experiments on mice. The study may also have implications for therapy. In animal experiments, a solution with an important component made from cannabis reduced allergic reactions of the skin.



The Psychology Of Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers. The incidences of the most dangerous type -- melanoma -- have has doubled over the past 20 years. Now an online survey aims to learn how people of different nationalities behave while having fun in the sun, and their attitudes to tanning and skin cancer.



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...

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...



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.



Gel-based Handrub Improves Hospital Hygiene

Giving health care workers easy access to alcohol-based handrubs can improve hygiene in hospitals, a study published today in the online open access journal Critical Care suggests.

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?



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.



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 25, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search

Learning about Psoriasis - Options for Living with Psoriasis

Learning about Psoriasis - Options for Living with Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a condition that can cause discomfort, pain and emotional stress. There are a number of treatments available for patients, including new biologics that may be appropriate for people that have not had success yet with other treatments...



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?



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...



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...

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...



Genes Associated With Adverse Reactions To Cancer Radiotherapy Treatment Identified

Medical scientists have announced a potentially unique advance in breast cancer research by identifying two genes associated with adverse reaction to cancer treatment.



Jun 18, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?

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



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.

Scientists Implicate Gene In Vitiligo And Other Autoimmune Diseases

Scientists Implicate Gene In Vitiligo And Other Autoimmune Diseases

Scientists have discovered a connection between a specific gene and the inflammatory skin condition vitiligo, as well as a possible host of autoimmune diseases.



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...



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...



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...

Chemicals In Brown Algae May Protect Against Skin Cancer

Chemicals In Brown Algae May Protect Against Skin Cancer

Substances extracted from a marine seaweed may protect against skin cancer caused by too much sun, new research suggests. The animal study indicates that chemicals called brown algae polyphenols (BAPs), which are found in a type of brown marine seaweed, might protect against skin cancers caused by ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation.



Mediterranean Diet Wards Off Childhood Respiratory Allergies

A "Mediterranean" diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts protects against allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms, suggests current research. Researchers assessed the dietary habits, respiratory symptoms and allergic reactions of almost 700 children.



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.



Long-term Etanercept Treatment Reduces Psoriasis Severity Without Increased Adverse Events

Extended exposure to the psoriasis medication etanercept does not appear to cause more infections or adverse events than placebo, and improvements in several measures of disease severity were observed for up to 96 weeks of therapy, according to a recent article.

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



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.



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...



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...

Wound Healing: Scientists Identify Key Function Of A Molecule

Wound Healing: Scientists Identify Key Function Of A Molecule

The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It protects against environmental influences and pathogens, regulates body temperature, and protects the body against dehydration. In humans, the skin renews itself completely approximately every month by constantly shedding the dead cells on the skin surface and replacing them with new cells which have moved up from the basal layer of the epidermis.



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.



Gel-based Handrub Improves Hospital Hygiene

Giving health care workers easy access to alcohol-based handrubs can improve hygiene in hospitals, a study published today in the online open access journal Critical Care suggests.



Mediterranean Diet Wards Off Childhood Respiratory Allergies

A "Mediterranean" diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts protects against allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms, suggests current research. Researchers assessed the dietary habits, respiratory symptoms and allergic reactions of almost 700 children.

Cellulite - Help is on the way

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...



Hair Loss Part 2: Alopecia Areata

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



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...



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...

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.



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 25, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search



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

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



IMRT Allows Higher Radiation Therapy Dose For Breast Cancer

Women with breast cancer who receive higher doses of radiation with IMRT each day can reduce their treatment time by two weeks without increasing side effects, according to a new study. Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a specialized form of radiation therapy that allows the radiation to be more exactly shaped to fit the tumor. With IMRT, the radiation beam can be broken up into many "beamlets," and the intensity of each beamlet can be adjusted individually. In some cases, this may allow doctors to send a higher dose of radiation to the tumor, potentially increasing the chance of a cure.



Vitamin D3 Provides Skin With Protection From Harmful Microbes

A study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine shows that fluctuations in vitamin D3 levels control the body's innate immune response, affecting a skin wound's ability to heal.



Scientists Implicate Gene In Vitiligo And Other Autoimmune Diseases

Scientists have discovered a connection between a specific gene and the inflammatory skin condition vitiligo, as well as a possible host of autoimmune diseases.

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



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.



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 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.

Not Just In Menopause: Men Have Hot Flashes, Too

Not Just In Menopause: Men Have Hot Flashes, Too

A new study confirms a surprising fact -- men who have undergone chemical castration for conditions such as prostate cancer experience hot flashes similar to those experienced by menopausal women. Using a technique called sternal skin conductance, doctors were able to positively identify hot flashes in males, a positive step toward providing therapy for those patients in need.



Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search



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.

Link Found Between Teens' Stress Levels And Acne Severity

Link Found Between Teens' Stress Levels And Acne Severity

The largest study ever conducted on acne and stress reveals that teenagers who were under high levels of stress were 23 percent more likely to have increased acne severity, according to researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues.



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...



Long-term Etanercept Treatment Reduces Psoriasis Severity Without Increased Adverse Events

Extended exposure to the psoriasis medication etanercept does not appear to cause more infections or adverse events than placebo, and improvements in several measures of disease severity were observed for up to 96 weeks of therapy, according to a recent article.



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...

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.



Scientists Clone Mice From Adult Skin Stem Cells

Using a nuclear transfer procedure, scientists at Rockefeller University and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have, for the first time, shown reproducibly that mice can be cloned from adult stem cells.



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.



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



Wound Healing: Scientists Identify Key Function Of A Molecule

The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It protects against environmental influences and pathogens, regulates body temperature, and protects the body against dehydration. In humans, the skin renews itself completely approximately every month by constantly shedding the dead cells on the skin surface and replacing them with new cells which have moved up from the basal layer of the epidermis.



Scientists Clone Mice From Adult Skin Stem Cells

Using a nuclear transfer procedure, scientists at Rockefeller University and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have, for the first time, shown reproducibly that mice can be cloned from adult stem cells.



Jun 18, Pustules Definition and treatment of pustules

Definition, cause and treatment of pustules

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



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, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search



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.

Oral Wounds Heal Slower In Women, Older Adults, Study Finds

Oral Wounds Heal Slower In Women, Older Adults, Study Finds

Wounds in the mouth heal more slowly in women and older adults, a new study at the University of Illinois at Chicago reveals.



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



How Glucocorticoids (Poison Ivy And Skin Irritation Medication) Work

Individuals who are allergic to some things that their skin comes in contact with (a condition called contact dermatitis), such as metals or poison ivy, are treated with glucocorticoids, which can be applied to the skin as a cream or taken orally. Glucocorticoids work by dampening the inflammatory response to the allergen, but precisely which cells they affect and in what way have not been determined for contact dermatitis.



Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Skin Care Site Search

Common Bacterial Infections of the Skin

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, 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.



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?



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)...

Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips

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...



Learning about Psoriasis - Options for Living with Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a condition that can cause discomfort, pain and emotional stress. There are a number of treatments available for patients, including new biologics that may be appropriate for people that have not had success yet with other treatments...



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...



Scientists Discover Cellular 'SOS' Signal In Response To UV Skin Damage

New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine has identified two proteins that may help protect against skin cancer.

Acne Treatment: Pinpoint the Trigger

Acne Treatment: Pinpoint the Trigger

From the occasional pimple during times of stress to the familiar breakouts before menses, acne affects almost all women at some time in their lives. While acne commonly develops during the preteen and early teen years, it can also arise in young adulthood and persist for years...



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...



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)...



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.

Dry Skin Prevention - The Winter Itch Is Coming

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...



Wound Healing: Scientists Identify Key Function Of A Molecule

The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It protects against environmental influences and pathogens, regulates body temperature, and protects the body against dehydration. In humans, the skin renews itself completely approximately every month by constantly shedding the dead cells on the skin surface and replacing them with new cells which have moved up from the basal layer of the epidermis.



Gender Linked To Development Of Skin Cancer

Inherent gender differences -- instead of more sun exposure -- may be one reason why men are three times more likely than women to develop certain kinds of skin cancer.



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...

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...



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 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.



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...

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...



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...



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...



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.

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...



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, 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.



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.