Dry skin - Combating That Winter Itch

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

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...

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...

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.

What You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal

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

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.

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...

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...

Better Births Feature Continuous Care For Moms, 'Kangaroo' Care For Kids

Better Births Feature Continuous Care For Moms, 'Kangaroo' Care For Kids
When it comes to giving birth, some traditional approaches could result in happier and healthier moms and newborns, according to two research reviews. Women who have a midwife, doula or a supportive family member with them throughout labor are more likely to have a shorter labor, less likely to use painkillers during labor and more likely to be satisfied with their childbirth experience, compared to those who receive regular hospital care.

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.

New Mircrojet To Deliver Protein Drugs Without Needles
A team of UCSB researchers, in collaboration with colleagues from UC Berkeley and StrataGent Life Sciences, of Los Gatos, California, has designed a novel pulsed microjet system engineered to deliver protein drugs into the skin without the pain or bruising that deeper penetration injection systems cause.

'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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Natural Signal Holds Promise For Psoriasis, Age-related Skin Damage

Natural Signal Holds Promise For Psoriasis, Age-related Skin Damage
The body may hold a secret to normalizing skin cell growth that is over zealous in psoriasis and non-melanoma skin cancers and too slow in aging and sun-damaged skin, researchers say.

The Elderberry Way To Perfect Skin
Forget expensive moisturisers and cosmetic surgery, a compound found in the humble elderberry could give a natural boost to skin. In the first study of its kind, the University of East Anglia and the Institute of Food Research will explore whether the skin's condition is improved by a compound which gives berries their vibrant color.

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.

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.

Hair Loss Part 1: Scarring Alopecias

Hair Loss Part 1: Scarring Alopecias
Alopecia refers to 'hair loss' and can be classified as scarring and non-scarring forms. This article will address scarring alopecias...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

What Is In Your Sunscreen? The Ingredients Are Important.
There is more to sunscreens that meets the eye. Here are a few points you should keep in mind when selecting one...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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.

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

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...

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

New and Effective Treatments for Warts

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

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...

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...

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...

Severe Human Bite Wounds Are 12 Times More Common In Men

Severe Human Bite Wounds Are 12 Times More Common In Men
Men are 12 times more likely than women to sustain severe human bite injuries for which surgery may be necessary, according to a new study. Injuries are most likely to occur during brawls at weekends or public holidays and in most cases alcohol is involved.

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.

What Is In Your Sunscreen? The Ingredients Are Important.
There is more to sunscreens that meets the eye. Here are a few points you should keep in mind when selecting one...

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...

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...

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...

Is Your Skin Discolored From the Sun? It May be Melasma.
Melasma is a common increase of pigmentation that occurs exclusively in sun-exposed areas, in particular on the face...

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

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

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.

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

Can You Fill in Wrinkles?

Can You Fill in Wrinkles?
By now, many people are aware that hyaluronic acid and collagen can be used to fill creases, wrinkles and scars on the face and neck, in both men and women...

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...

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...

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...

Patient's Own Platelets May Speed Up Skin Wound Healing

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.

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...

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.

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...

Invisible Ink: The Removal Of Unwanted Tattoos

Invisible Ink: The Removal Of Unwanted Tattoos
Lasers successfully erase tattoos without scarring, though with greater time and cost than getting the tattoo in the first place. John Klear describes his recent laser treatments this way: "It's like a really hot Exacto knife slicing through your skin."

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 18, Wrinkles Is it inevitable? Can we beat it?
Wrinkles and fine lines will appear as the skin ages. However, there are measures that can be taken to slow down the skin aging process. Learn more about how to beat wrinkles.

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...

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.

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

Hair Removal - Laser and Light-Based Approaches
Unwanted hair is a major self-esteem issue for many patients and the desire to deal with this embarrassing problem has fuelled proliferation of safe and effective treatment modalities. Traditionally, waxing, shaving, electrolysis, tweezing and threading have been commonly used to combat unwanted facial and body hair...

Kaposi Sarcoma Arises Independently From Multiple Cells

Kaposi Sarcoma Arises Independently From Multiple Cells
Kaposi sarcoma is unique among cancers because most tumors grow from a small number of different cells, whereas nearly all other cancers arise from a single cell, according to a study published online July 10 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

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, Pimples How to get rid of pimples
Steps on how to get rid of pimples

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...

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...

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)...

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.

Patient's Own Platelets May Speed Up Skin Wound Healing

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.

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.

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.

Protein Protects Anti-cancer Gene From Chemical Shutdown
A protein that is largely absent in one type of skin cancer protects an important gene in a cell's defense against harmful mutations from being silenced, researchers report. In a series of experiments researchers show how IKK-alpha prevents silencing of the checkpoint gene by a chemical process known as methylation.

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.

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.

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.

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, Pimples How to get rid of pimples

Jun 18, Pimples How to get rid of pimples
Steps on how to get rid of pimples

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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...

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.

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...

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

Jun 18, Whiteheads How to get rid of whiteheads?

Jun 18, Whiteheads How to get rid of whiteheads?
Whiteheads - Causes, prevention and effective methods for getting rid of whiteheads.

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.

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.

Cancer Agressiveness 'Triggered' By Bacteria

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search

Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search
Skin Care Site Search

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...

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, Skin Care Products Guide on the various skin care products

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, 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, 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.

Severe Human Bite Wounds Are 12 Times More Common In Men
Men are 12 times more likely than women to sustain severe human bite injuries for which surgery may be necessary, according to a new study. Injuries are most likely to occur during brawls at weekends or public holidays and in most cases alcohol is involved.

New Mircrojet To Deliver Protein Drugs Without Needles

New Mircrojet To Deliver Protein Drugs Without Needles
A team of UCSB researchers, in collaboration with colleagues from UC Berkeley and StrataGent Life Sciences, of Los Gatos, California, has designed a novel pulsed microjet system engineered to deliver protein drugs into the skin without the pain or bruising that deeper penetration injection systems cause.

The Elderberry Way To Perfect Skin
Forget expensive moisturisers and cosmetic surgery, a compound found in the humble elderberry could give a natural boost to skin. In the first study of its kind, the University of East Anglia and the Institute of Food Research will explore whether the skin's condition is improved by a compound which gives berries their vibrant color.

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.

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...

The Sun and Psoriasis - What You Need to Know

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Vitamin C: How It Helps Your Skin

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

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...

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.

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 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.

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...

What Is In Your Sunscreen? The Ingredients Are Important.
There is more to sunscreens that meets the eye. Here are a few points you should keep in mind when selecting one...

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...

Bad Hair Day? Tips for Dealing with Common Hair Problems

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...

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, 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 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)...

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.

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...

Small Molecules May Explain Psoriasis
MicroRNA, small RNA molecules,