New Study Indicates Tanning May Be Addictive

New Study Indicates Tanning May Be Addictive
Despite repeated health warnings about the dangers of tanning from sunlight and artificial light sources, there are still those whose mantra "bronzed is beautiful" remains unshaken. Dermatologists have long suspected that some people may be addicted to tanning -- similar to addictions to drugs or alcohol -- and refuse to alter their behaviors, even knowing they have an increased risk of developing skin cancer. Now, a new study of college co-eds indicates that some people may be addicted to ultraviolet (UV) light.

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.

'Buckyballs' Penetrate Deeper, Faster When Skin Is Flexed, Study Shows
Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered that repetitive flexing movements increase the speed and depth at which tiny particles are absorbed through the skin, a finding that could have major implications in medical, consumer and industrial fields.

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...

Genes Associated With Adverse Reactions To Cancer Radiotherapy Treatment Identified

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.

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.

Pre-kindergarten TB Testing Not Cost Effective, Study Finds
The health care system in California could save nearly $1.3 million a year with few adverse public health effects if it discontinued universal tuberculosis skin testing of children entering kindergarten, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Science Behind A Wrinkle-filler: Researchers Discover For First Time How Product Works
The current battle between the makers of anti-wrinkle products -- widely compared with the Coke and Pepsi struggle for superiority -- is receiving an injection of scientific understanding with the release of a new study from the University of Michigan Health System.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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, 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.

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 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?

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...

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.

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...

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...

Are Your Hands Showing Your Age? - How to Rejuvenate Their Youthful Appearance.
Because of sun and weather exposure, years of minor scrapes and cuts, and for some, constant exposure to water and detergents, our hands sometimes age faster than other parts of our bodies, and detract from our appearance. Fortunately, it is now possible to rejuvenate the hands...

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.

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...

Skin's Natural Protection Against UVB And Dehydration Discovered

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.

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.

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...

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...

Anti-Wrinkle Compound Causes Pathological Reaction In Skin Cells

Anti-Wrinkle Compound Causes Pathological Reaction In Skin Cells
Researchers from Universit� Laval's Faculty of Medicine have discovered that a compound commonly used in many anti-wrinkle products causes a pathological reaction in skin cells. Guillaume Morissette, Lucie Germain, and Fran�ois Marceau present their conclusions about the mode of action of this substance -- called DMAE -- in the latest edition of the British Journal of Dermatology.

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, 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.

Jun 18, Pustules Definition and treatment of pustules
Definition, cause and treatment of pustules

Vitamin D3 Provides Skin With Protection From Harmful Microbes

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.

Smokers' Skin Is More Wrinkled, Even In Areas Shielded From Sunlight
A new study from the University of Michigan Health System adds another dimension to the link between cigarette smoking and skin damage. The study suggests that smoking may be associated with a higher degree of aging on areas of skin, such as that of the inside of the upper arm, that are not normally exposed to sunlight.

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.

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.

New Study Indicates Tanning May Be Addictive

New Study Indicates Tanning May Be Addictive
Despite repeated health warnings about the dangers of tanning from sunlight and artificial light sources, there are still those whose mantra "bronzed is beautiful" remains unshaken. Dermatologists have long suspected that some people may be addicted to tanning -- similar to addictions to drugs or alcohol -- and refuse to alter their behaviors, even knowing they have an increased risk of developing skin cancer. Now, a new study of college co-eds indicates that some people may be addicted to ultraviolet (UV) light.

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.

'Buckyballs' Penetrate Deeper, Faster When Skin Is Flexed, Study Shows
Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered that repetitive flexing movements increase the speed and depth at which tiny particles are absorbed through the skin, a finding that could have major implications in medical, consumer and industrial fields.

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)...

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...

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.

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...

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...

'Buckyballs' Penetrate Deeper, Faster When Skin Is Flexed, Study Shows

'Buckyballs' Penetrate Deeper, Faster When Skin Is Flexed, Study Shows
Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered that repetitive flexing movements increase the speed and depth at which tiny particles are absorbed through the skin, a finding that could have major implications in medical, consumer and industrial fields.

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 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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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, 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.

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...

Diaper Rash - A Baby's Bottom Story.

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

Cancer Agressiveness 'Triggered' By Bacteria
New research in lymphatic cancer shows that bacteria can cause cancer to be more aggressive. Patients with skin lymphoma may benefit from antibiotic treatments used for bacteria-infections.

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...

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.

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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 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

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...

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 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.

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...

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...

Jun 18, Papules Definition and treatment of papules

Jun 18, Papules Definition and treatment of papules
Definition and treatment of papules

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...

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...

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...

Skin Patch Tests May Miss Patients Allergic To Common Fragrance

Skin Patch Tests May Miss Patients Allergic To Common Fragrance
Skin patch screening test for allergy to fragrances -- second only to nickel as the most common cause of contact dermatitis in the Western world -- may not detect some cases of allergy to a widely used fragrance chemical, Swedish scientists are reporting.

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.

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.

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.

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

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, 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.

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...

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.

Diagnosing Skin Cancers With Light, Not Scalpels

Diagnosing Skin Cancers With Light, Not Scalpels
In an early step toward nonsurgical screening for malignant skin cancers, chemists have demonstrated a laser-based system that can capture three-dimensional images of the chemical and structural changes under way beneath the surface of human 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Smooth Sailing for the Best Shave

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...

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! ...

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...

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...

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...

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 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.

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

All That Scales Is Not Flaky - Is It Psoriasis?

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...

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...

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...

Hair Loss Part 2: Alopecia Areata
Hair loss or "alopecia" can be scarring or not. "Alopecia Areata" is a form of non-scarring alopecia...

Managing Nail Infections

Managing Nail Infections
Onychomycosis is an infection of the toe nails or finger nails by fungi. It can be very uncomfortable, even painful and embarrassing. The most common spot is the toenail, especially the big toe...

Scientists Produce Neurons From Human Skin
Scientists in Canada have succeeded in producing neurons in vitro using stem cells extracted from adult human skin. This is the first time such an advanced state of nerve cell differentiation has been achieved from human skin. This breakthrough could eventually lead to revolutionary advances in the treatment of neurodegenerative illnesses such as Parkinson's disease.

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, 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.

Gender Linked To Development Of Skin Cancer

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.

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...

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)...

Skin Patch Tests May Miss Patients Allergic To Common Fragrance
Skin patch screening test for allergy to fragrances -- second only to nickel as the most common cause of contact dermatitis in the Western world -- may not detect some cases of allergy to a widely used fragrance chemical, Swedish scientists are reporting.

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.

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...

Black Raspberries Yield Possible Skin Cancer Treatment
It may seem improbable, but one of the best allies against sunburn and skin cancer could be growing in your own back yard.

Smokers' Skin Is More Wrinkled, Even In Areas Shielded From Sunlight
A new study from the University of Michigan Health System adds another dimension to the link between cigarette smoking and skin damage. The study suggests that smoking may be associated with a higher degree of aging on areas of skin, such as that of the inside of the upper arm, that are not normally exposed to sunlight.

Getting Your Ears Pierced? Learn About Possible Complications First.

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...

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...

Science Behind A Wrinkle-filler: Researchers Discover For First Time How Product Works
The current battle between the makers of anti-wrinkle products -- widely compared with the Coke and Pepsi struggle for superiority -- is receiving an injection of scientific understanding with the release of a new study from the University of Michigan Health System.

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)...

Peanut Allergies Overstated, Study Finds

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.

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...

Scientists Produce Neurons From Human Skin
Scientists in Canada have succeeded in producing neurons in vitro using stem cells extracted from adult human skin. This is the first time such an advanced state of nerve cell differentiation has been achieved from human skin. This breakthrough could eventually lead to revolutionary advances in the treatment of neurodegenerative illnesses such as Parkinson's disease.

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.

The Psychology Of Skin Cancer

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.

Jun 18, Papules Definition and treatment of papules
Definition and treatment of papules

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 - 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, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?

Jun 18, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?
Blackheads - Causes, prevention and effective methods for removing blackheads.

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.

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.

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, 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.

Jun 18, Night Creams Choose the appropriate night creams for your skin type
Find out more about the different types of night creams and learn to choose the appropriate night creams according to your skin type.

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...

Jun 18, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?
Blackheads - Causes, prevention and effective methods for removing blackheads.

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...

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...

One Genetic Mutation Heals Another In Blistering Skin Disease
Mutations in the laminin beta 3 (LAMB3) gene cause the blistering skin disease epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Scientists describe two unrelated patients with junctional EB who underwent revertant mosaicism, a spontaneously occurring process in which mutations at second sites within the LAMB3 gene in skin cells known as keratinocytes were capable of correcting the inherited mutation, restoring LAMB3 protein expression to normal, and triggered areas of previously affected skin to return to a clinically healthy state.

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 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...

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.

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...

'Buckyballs' Penetrate Deeper, Faster When Skin Is Flexed, Study Shows
Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered that repetitive flexing movements increase the speed and depth at which tiny particles are absorbed through the skin, a finding that could have major implications in medical, consumer and industrial fields.

Jun 18, Facial Masks Choose the appropriate facial masks for your skin type

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, Blackheads How to remove blackheads?
Blackheads - Causes, prevention and effective methods for removing blackheads.

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.

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...

What is Dandruff Really?

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

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.

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.

Psoriasis Linked To Diabetes And Serious Cardiovascular Condition
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by thick, red, scaly plaques that itch and sometimes bleed, causing considerable discomfort and emotional stress for patients. In addition to the daily chore of dealing with the physical symptoms of this condition, new research suggests an association between psoriasis and two potentially serious medical conditions -- diabetes and atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries.

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

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...

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

Are 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...

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...

Suffering from Excess Sweat? - Discover Your Treatment Options.

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

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...

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)...

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...