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...

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...

Treating Lip Conditions
They can be on or surrounding the lips and be anything from a lesion to an excess hair problem. For most people these conditions are not trivial and although sometimes treating these conditions can be challenging, new effective therapies are emerging...

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

Avoiding Colds and the Flu - What you can do to protect yourself

Avoiding Colds and the Flu - What you can do to protect yourself
According to Health Canada, the best way to avoid the flu, or at least reduce the symptoms, is to get a flu shot in the fall...

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.

Combination Of Limes, Sun Can Result In 'Margarita Dermatitis'
Adding a slice of lime to a favorite summer drink is nice to cool off with, but it could leave your skin burning, say dermatologists. The condition, called phytophotodermatitis, happens when a certain plant compound comes in contact with the skin, making that one area light sensitive. During the summer, lime juice is the common cause for this condition, which is why some doctors call it 'margarita dermatitis.'

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

Jun 18, Facial Cleansers Choose the appropriate facial cleansers for your skin type
Learn more about the different facial cleansers and how to choose the best facial cleanser according to your skin type.

The Largest Organ in Your Body - Your Skin! - Some interesting tips and facts you should know
Your skin is actually the largest organ in your body and weighs probably more than you think. Below are some interesting facts and tips that may surprise you about your skin...

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

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.

Has Your Rosy Complexion Turned into a Red Face? It is Probably Rosacea

Has Your Rosy Complexion Turned into a Red Face? It is Probably Rosacea
Years ago, those who had a red nose were commonly thought to be drinkers (and this sometimes affected their business or social life). Now we know that this idea was very unfair, and that most people who have a red nose (and sometimes red cheeks and a red chin) are simply afflicted with rosacea...

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.

Do You Have Eczema? How to help stop the itch
If you suffer from eczema, you're not alone. It's estimated that eczema affects 10% to 15% of the population and is becoming more common...

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

Jun 25, Alpha-hydroxy Acids A key ingredient in specialized skin care products
Alpha-hydroxy Acids found a key ingredient in specialized skin care products. What is it and how does it help the skin?

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

New Survey Ranks The Most And Least Sun-smart Cities in US
In a new survey of US cities, Nation's capital and New York City earn top honors -- Chicago gets burned. Most Americans are familiar with the popular city rankings of the fattest cities, the fittest cities, the most livable cities and the most expensive cities. Now, in the first-of-its-kind survey, the American Academy of Dermatology has identified the cities that take sun protection seriously and those that fail to make the grade despite repeated health warnings.

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.

Jun 18, Spider Veins The cause, symptoms and treatment of spider veins

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.

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...

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.

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

Jun 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?

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...

Jun 25, Alpha-hydroxy Acids A key ingredient in specialized skin care products
Alpha-hydroxy Acids found a key ingredient in specialized skin care products. What is it and how does it help the skin?

Mutations In Tumor Suppressor Gene And Inflammation Trigger Skin Cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a form of nonmelanoma skin cancer, which is the most common type of human malignancy with over 1 million new cases in the USA each year. In the July 2 issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, two separate studies by research teams at Glasgow University and Baylor College of Medicine uncover two previously unidentified regulators of SCC development, providing insights into the development of this potentially lethal disease.

Combination Of Limes, Sun Can Result In 'Margarita Dermatitis'

Combination Of Limes, Sun Can Result In 'Margarita Dermatitis'
Adding a slice of lime to a favorite summer drink is nice to cool off with, but it could leave your skin burning, say dermatologists. The condition, called phytophotodermatitis, happens when a certain plant compound comes in contact with the skin, making that one area light sensitive. During the summer, lime juice is the common cause for this condition, which is why some doctors call it 'margarita dermatitis.'

Mutations In Tumor Suppressor Gene And Inflammation Trigger Skin Cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a form of nonmelanoma skin cancer, which is the most common type of human malignancy with over 1 million new cases in the USA each year. In the July 2 issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, two separate studies by research teams at Glasgow University and Baylor College of Medicine uncover two previously unidentified regulators of SCC development, providing insights into the development of this potentially lethal disease.

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

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.

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

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.

Skin Cancer in the News: New Treatment and Evaluation
Skin cancer has made the news in recent weeks with two items that may affect you: Aldara and the ABCD guide for the diagnosis of melanoma...

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...

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.

Do You Have Strange Looking Nails?

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

Cosmetics and Their Ingredients: Some facts to know
Skin products are either classified as drugs or cosmetics. A drug can alter the function and structures of the skin while a cosmetic just changes the appearance ...

Summer Sun and Melanoma
The warmth of the summer sun can be a welcome change, encouraging outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, gardening, or even just sitting outside to absorb the sun's rays. However, we now know that being in the sun for too long can not only burn the skin, but can cause more serious health problems such as melanoma...

Outdoor Skin Care Tips - Learn to look after your skin
It's Fall and we all know we need to take extra care of our skin in the summer due to an increase in sun exposure, but that should actually continue all year round...

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

Jun 25, Alpha-hydroxy Acids A key ingredient in specialized skin care products
Alpha-hydroxy Acids found a key ingredient in specialized skin care products. What is it and how does it help the skin?

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.

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.

Don't sweat it! Learn about excess sweating and how to treat it
If you have hyperhidrosis, it means that you sweat more than you need to in order to maintain a stable temperature. There is no formal definition, but for practical purposes, any degree of sweating that interferes with activities of daily living can be viewed as hyperhidrosis ...

Acne Myths: Chocolate and Sex Causes Acne!

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

Jun 25, Skin Treatments Description of various special skin treatments available
Descriptions of the various special skin treatments available and the benefits of these skin treatments

Jun 18, A list of OTC acne medicines that are commonly used to treat acne
This is a list of OTC acne medicines that are commonly used to treat acne. Links to other resources are also provided if you need more information on the OTC acne medicines available.

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 Control and Prevention How do we prevent and control acne?

Jun 18, Acne Control and Prevention How do we prevent and control acne?
Can acne be prevented? Can it be controlled? Learn more acne control and prevention methods. Be on the road towards beautiful skin.

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

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...

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...

Protein Protects Anti-cancer Gene From Chemical Shutdown

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.

What Do You Really Know About Your Skin?
Your skin is the latest organ in your body, so there's a lot to know about it! Here are some interesting facts and tips about your skin and how to look after it ...

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

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...

Cosmetics and Their Ingredients: Some facts to know

Cosmetics and Their Ingredients: Some facts to know
Skin products are either classified as drugs or cosmetics. A drug can alter the function and structures of the skin while a cosmetic just changes the appearance ...

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.

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.

Spot On Treatment For Acne
A previously unknown side effect of an unnamed drug currently on the marketplace could be useful for treating acne. A UK company is about to start a Phase 1 trial with the drug. In an earlier phase 1 study in nine healthy human volunteers, the treatment was seen to reduce the excretion of sebum by the skin, which is associated with acne development, by up to 70 percent.

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...

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.

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.

Perfect Lips - Reality or Fantasy?
Within all races and cultures, certain features of the female physique have been considered to be attractive. Certainly, in addition to larger upper face, smaller lower face and petite nose, one of those features are large, full lips...

Jun 18, Freckles How to get rid of freckles?

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.

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

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...

Topical Negative Pressure For Chronic Wounds?
The effectiveness and value of an increasingly popular treatment used in the treatment of long term wounds are questioned in a recent article. Topical negative pressure, or VAC Therapy as it is sometimes known, involves first placing a foam dressing, cut to shape, into a wound.

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.

Spot On Treatment For Acne
A previously unknown side effect of an unnamed drug currently on the marketplace could be useful for treating acne. A UK company is about to start a Phase 1 trial with the drug. In an earlier phase 1 study in nine healthy human volunteers, the treatment was seen to reduce the excretion of sebum by the skin, which is associated with acne development, by up to 70 percent.

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

New Diagnostic Test For Detecting Infection In Prosthetic Joints
Researchers have discovered a new, more accurate diagnostic test to detect infection of prosthetic joints, potentially leading to better treatment options and patient outcomes. While most people who have their hips or knees replaced experience dramatic benefit, a small percentage require additional surgery, most commonly for infection or loosening of the prosthetic joint.

Your Child's Skin Care - Tips for Dealing with Your Kids' Minor Skin Problems

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...

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

Hormones and Your Skin
"How to achieve beautiful, supple and young-looking skin." You almost can't avoid it - splashed on magazine covers, reported in newspapers and marketed on television and radio, the message to improve our skin would appear paramount to how we and others view our looks...

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...

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

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.

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...

Patients Not Complying With Treatment A Universal Problem
Patients not complying with their dermatologic treatment is a universal problem that doctors need to address, according to Steven Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in an editorial published in the current issue of Archives of Dermatology. He said non-compliance can explain why some conditions may seem resistant to treatment.

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.

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

May 18, Choose Your Skin Care Products, Decision Made Easier with Choose It!
How to use Choose It! to help you choose your skin care products

Jun 18, 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.

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...

Jun 18, Eczema The cause, symptoms and treatment of eczema
What is eczema? What causes it? Can it be treated? Good questions that need answers. Learn more and find answers to your eczema problems.

A New Path To Facial Reconstruction

A New Path To Facial Reconstruction
Researchers are experimenting with stem cells that can regenerate bone and skin tissue. If their latest discovery ever reaches Southern California clinics, "Oh, she's had a stem cell job," may one day replace the ubiquitous "She's had work done" as a tabloid euphemism for the efforts of the well-heeled to turn back the clock. The scientists have discovered that mesenchymal stem cells are capable of regenerating facial bone and skin tissue in mouse and swine models.

May 18, Choose Your Skin Care Products, Decision Made Easier with Choose It!
How to use Choose It! to help you choose your skin care products

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.

Jun 18, Facial Cleansers Choose the appropriate facial cleansers for your skin type
Learn more about the different facial cleansers and how to choose the best facial cleanser according to your skin type.

The Largest Organ in Your Body - Your Skin! - Some interesting tips and facts you should know

The Largest Organ in Your Body - Your Skin! - Some interesting tips and facts you should know
Your skin is actually the largest organ in your body and weighs probably more than you think. Below are some interesting facts and tips that may surprise you about your skin...

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

Outdoor Skin Care Tips - Learn to look after your skin
It's Fall and we all know we need to take extra care of our skin in the summer due to an increase in sun exposure, but that should actually continue all year round...

Jun 18, 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?

Get Healthy Nails: Put Your Best Foot (or Hand) Forward

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...

New Survey Ranks The Most And Least Sun-smart Cities in US
In a new survey of US cities, Nation's capital and New York City earn top honors -- Chicago gets burned. Most Americans are familiar with the popular city rankings of the fattest cities, the fittest cities, the most livable cities and the most expensive cities. Now, in the first-of-its-kind survey, the American Academy of Dermatology has identified the cities that take sun protection seriously and those that fail to make the grade despite repeated health warnings.

What Do You Really Know About Your Skin?
Your skin is the latest organ in your body, so there's a lot to know about it! Here are some interesting facts and tips about your skin and how to look after it ...

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.

Your Child's Skin Care - Tips for Dealing with Your Kids' Minor Skin Problems

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...

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.

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.

Jun 18, A list of prescription acne medicines that are commonly used to treat acne
This is a list of prescription acne medicines that are commonly used to treat acne. Links to other resources are also provided if you need more information on the prescription acne medicines availabl

What Do You Really Know About Your Skin?

What Do You Really Know About Your Skin?
Your skin is the latest organ in your body, so there's a lot to know about it! Here are some interesting facts and tips about your skin and how to look after it ...

Fighting Wrinkles - What to do once they arrive
Did you know there are two kinds of wrinkles? Wrinkles on the skin are divided into those produced by movement of the skin and those that are present when the skin of the face is at rest...

Small Molecules May Explain Psoriasis
MicroRNA, small RNA molecules, may play an important role in the development of inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and atopic eczema.

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.

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

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.

Jun 18, A list of prescription acne medicines that are commonly used to treat acne
This is a list of prescription acne medicines that are commonly used to treat acne. Links to other resources are also provided if you need more information on the prescription acne medicines availabl

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.

Jun 18, Night Creams Choose the appropriate night creams for your skin type

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.

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...

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...

Jul 9, Skin Changes What are the visible signs of changes as the skin ages?
As the skin ages, changes that takes place, both beneath the skin as well as visible signs on the surface of the skin. What are these skin changes?

Mutations In Tumor Suppressor Gene And Inflammation Trigger Skin Cancer

Mutations In Tumor Suppressor Gene And Inflammation Trigger Skin Cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a form of nonmelanoma skin cancer, which is the most common type of human malignancy with over 1 million new cases in the USA each year. In the July 2 issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, two separate studies by research teams at Glasgow University and Baylor College of Medicine uncover two previously unidentified regulators of SCC development, providing insights into the development of this potentially lethal disease.

Jul 9, Sun Protection is essential if you want to slow down skin aging.
Sun protection is essential if you want to slow skin aging and prevent damage to the skin. Find out more about the effects of sun on the skin and the different sun protection measures.

Cosmetics and Their Ingredients: Some facts to know
Skin products are either classified as drugs or cosmetics. A drug can alter the function and structures of the skin while a cosmetic just changes the appearance ...

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, Eye Creams Choose the appropriate eye creams for your skin type

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.

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...

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.

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.

Purify to Perfection: Cleansing is Critical

Purify to Perfection: Cleansing is Critical
The best cleansers are non-irritating, are safe for sensitive skin and won't clog pores or cause acne...

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 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...

Do You Have Eczema? How to help stop the itch
If you suffer from eczema, you're not alone. It's estimated that eczema affects 10% to 15% of the population and is becoming more common...

Caffeine And Exercise Can Team Up To Prevent Skin Cancer

Caffeine And Exercise Can Team Up To Prevent Skin Cancer
Regular exercise and little or no caffeine has become a popular lifestyle choice for many Americans. But a new Rutgers study has found that it may not be the best formula for preventing sun-induced skin damage that could lead to cancer. Low to moderate amounts of caffeine, in fact, along with exercise can be good for your health.

Fighting Wrinkles - What to do once they arrive
Did you know there are two kinds of wrinkles? Wrinkles on the skin are divided into those produced by movement of the skin and those that are present when the skin of the face is at rest...

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.

Hormones and Your Skin
"How to achieve beautiful, supple and young-looking skin." You almost can't avoid it - splashed on magazine covers, reported in newspapers and marketed on television and radio, the message to improve our skin would appear paramount to how we and others view our looks...

Avoiding Colds and the Flu - What you can do to protect yourself

Avoiding Colds and the Flu - What you can do to protect yourself
According to Health Canada, the best way to avoid the flu, or at least reduce the symptoms, is to get a flu shot in the fall...

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...

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...

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

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...

The Largest Organ in Your Body - Your Skin! - Some interesting tips and facts you should know
Your skin is actually the largest organ in your body and weighs probably more than you think. Below are some interesting facts and tips that may surprise you about your 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...

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

The Best Moisturizers: Myth or Medicine?

The Best Moisturizers: Myth or Medicine?
Who doesn't want smooth, hydrated, healthy skin? From basic formulas that claim to keep skin moist, to concoctions that promise an end to aging skin and wrinkles, the choice of a skin moisturizer can be overwhelming...

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.

Food Isn't The Only Thing That Can Expire -- Old Makeup Can Harbor Dangerous Bacteria
Is your mascara clumpy? Your liquid foundation thickening? Can't remember what year you bought your half-used lipstick? Dermatologists say your old makeup may be causing you blemishes or even worse--it could lead to a dangerous infection. Those old makeup containers may be full of more than just powder, they could be harboring dangerous bacteria. So how do you know when to throw them out?

Green Tea Holds Promise As New Treatment For Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Green tea could hold promise as a new treatment for skin disorders such as psoriasis and dandruff researchers say. Researchers studied an animal model for inflammatory skin diseases, which are often characterized by patches of dry, red, flaky skin caused by the inflammation and overproduction of skin cells. Those treated with green tea showed slower growth of skin cells and the presence of a gene that regulates the cells' life cycles.

Jun 18, Spider Veins The cause, symptoms and treatment of spider veins

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.

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

Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search
Skin Care Site Search

The Best Moisturizers: Myth or Medicine?
Who doesn't want smooth, hydrated, healthy skin? From basic formulas that claim to keep skin moist, to concoctions that promise an end to aging skin and wrinkles, the choice of a skin moisturizer can be overwhelming...

New Technologies Tighten Skin From Head To Toe Without Surgery

New Technologies Tighten Skin From Head To Toe Without Surgery
If sagging skin is getting you down, recent advances in skin-tightening technologies can lift your spirits -- and your skin -- in a matter of a few office visits to your dermatologist. The beauty of these non-invasive procedures is their ability to treat loose skin virtually anywhere on the body without the risks and downtime associated with surgery.

Mutations In Tumor Suppressor Gene And Inflammation Trigger Skin Cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a form of nonmelanoma skin cancer, which is the most common type of human malignancy with over 1 million new cases in the USA each year. In the July 2 issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, two separate studies by research teams at Glasgow University and Baylor College of Medicine uncover two previously unidentified regulators of SCC development, providing insights into the development of this potentially lethal disease.

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.

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...

Food Isn't The Only Thing That Can Expire -- Old Makeup Can Harbor Dangerous Bacteria

Food Isn't The Only Thing That Can Expire -- Old Makeup Can Harbor Dangerous Bacteria
Is your mascara clumpy? Your liquid foundation thickening? Can't remember what year you bought your half-used lipstick? Dermatologists say your old makeup may be causing you blemishes or even worse--it could lead to a dangerous infection. Those old makeup containers may be full of more than just powder, they could be harboring dangerous bacteria. So how do you know when to throw them out?

Cause Of Skin Condition Rosacea Discovered
Doctors can describe the symptoms of rosacea, a common inflammatory skin disease that causes facial redness and affects nearly 14 million Americans. They can tell patients what triggers can worsen their condition: spicy foods, heat, alcohol, even embarrassment. But until now, they could not explain what caused rosacea. Scientists have now determined that it is not one, but a combination of two abnormal factors, that result in rosacea.

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.

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.

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.

The Best Moisturizers: Myth or Medicine?
Who doesn't want smooth, hydrated, healthy skin? From basic formulas that claim to keep skin moist, to concoctions that promise an end to aging skin and wrinkles, the choice of a skin moisturizer can be overwhelming...

Think Your Skin Is Aging You? - Anti-Aging Tips and Facts You Should Know
Concerned about wrinkles? There are a number of options for fine lines and wrinkles. First protect yourself from further sun exposure...

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.

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."

Ingrown Hairs? You Do Not Have to Put Up With It!
Quite a few men and women are troubled from time to time (or in some cases all the time) by ingrown hairs. For men, ingrown hairs or "razor bumps" are mainly a problem on the front of the neck and under the chin...

Jun 18, 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.

What Do You Really Know About Your Skin?
Your skin is the latest organ in your body, so there's a lot to know about it! Here are some interesting facts and tips about your skin and how to look after it ...