Jul 9, Skin Changes What are the visible signs of changes as the skin ages?

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?

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.

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...

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)...

Getting Your Ears Pierced? Learn About Possible Complications First.

Getting Your Ears Pierced? Learn About Possible Complications First.
Ear piercing has a long history starting in antiquity. It is still very popular with women, as well as men, and has become more common in children...

Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search
Skin Care Site Search

Jun 18, Stretch Marks How to get rid of stretch marks?
A discussion on the cause of stretch marks and treatment options available. How do I get rid of the stretch marks? That is the question that needs some answers.

Jun 18, 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.

Are Retinoids The Answer To Ageing?

Are Retinoids The Answer To Ageing?
Prevention; it's still the key when it comes to avoiding excessive aging of the skin. The best way to fight photo-aging (damage to your skin caused by getting too much sun exposure) is to protect yourself...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

The Big Squeeze on Acne: A Discussion About Acne Scars
We all aspire to a smooth, clear complexion. When pimples arise, the need to flatten them out and squeeze is understandable. Unfortunately though, this may lead to short and long-term problems such as persistent redness, large brown stains...

Giving Burns the First, Second and Third Degree

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

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)...

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! ...

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...

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.

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.

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...

Increased Distance To Physician Associated With Thicker Skin Cancer At Diagnosis
The farther patients travel to reach the physician who diagnoses their melanoma, the more likely they are to have thicker skin cancer at diagnosis, according to a new report.

Have Excess Facial Hair? It May Be Hirsutism

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)...

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...

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...

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...

Why Do I Sweat So Much? Identifying Hyperhidrosis

Why Do I Sweat So Much? Identifying Hyperhidrosis
Did you know that you have between 2 and 4 million sweat glands? They are present under the lower part of the skin. Their function is to control your body temperature by emitting a watery secretion which in turn evaporates and cools your body...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Hormonal Treatment of Acne: How They Work
Hormonal treatments, including oral contraceptives, have long been recognized by dermatologists to be an effective treatment option for women who have acne, no matter how severe...

Jun 18, Facial Toners Choose the correct facial toners for your skin type
Find out more about the different types of facial toners and learn how to choose the appropriate facial toners for your skin type.

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.

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

Jul 9, Tanning Tips Having a safe sun tanning plan or consider other tanning options
Learn some sun tanning tips for safe sun tanning. Consider other tanning options to minimize the dangers of sun tanning.

Jun 18, Facial Scrubs Choose the appropriate facial scrubs for your skin type
Find out more about the different types of facial scrubs and learn to choose the most appropriate facial scrubs according to your skin type.

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.

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

Skin-care Industry Skipping Out On Science?
The multibillion dollar global cosmetics and skin-care product industry sometimes is beset by a me-too mindset in which research and development focuses on matching the competition rather than applying sound science to improve products, a scientist who studies cosmetic ingredients said. As a result, it could be missing a golden opportunity to provide consumers with more effective products, he said.

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...

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...

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."

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.

New Hope For Baldness Treatment: Hair Follicles Created For First Time In Mouse Study
Researchers have found that hair follicles in adult mice regenerate by re-awakening genes once active only in developing embryos. A better understanding of this process could lead to novel treatments for hair loss, other skin and hair disorders, and wounds.

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

The Unseen Impact of Acne: There is help for those suffering.
Acne is universal. At some time or another we all experience this annoying disease. As teenagers we are frustrated with unsightly blemishes, and as adults, we are dismayed that we can still get acne...

Biologic Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis And The Risk Of Cancer
Findings of various clinical trials and observational studies conflict over the risk of malignancy related to the use of tumor necrosis factor alpha blockers. The relationship between rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease marked by chronic inflammation of the joints and tissue surrounding vital organs, and the incidence of cancer is complicated. Epidemiologic studies have generally demonstrated that blood, lung, and skin cancers are increased among RA patients, while breast and colon cancers are decreased.

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.

Are Retinoids The Answer To Ageing?

Are Retinoids The Answer To Ageing?
Prevention; it's still the key when it comes to avoiding excessive aging of the skin. The best way to fight photo-aging (damage to your skin caused by getting too much sun exposure) is to protect yourself...

The Unseen Impact of Acne: There is help for those suffering.
Acne is universal. At some time or another we all experience this annoying disease. As teenagers we are frustrated with unsightly blemishes, and as adults, we are dismayed that we can still get acne...

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...

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...

Drug Effective In Treatment Of Heavy Psoriasis Patients

Drug Effective In Treatment Of Heavy Psoriasis Patients
A meta-analysis of four randomized Phase III placebo-controlled trials confirms that the injectable drug Efalizumab, a humanized therapeutic antibody designed to selectively and reversibly block the activation, reactivation and trafficking of T-cells that lead to the development of psoriasis, had an acceptable safety and efficacy profile in the treatment of psoriasis in heavy patients, researchers recently announced.

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, 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

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.

Mathematical Model Predicts Spread Of 'Super-bug' In L.A. County Jail

Mathematical Model Predicts Spread Of 'Super-bug' In L.A. County Jail
Researchers have developed a mathematical model that mimics a particularly nasty and ongoing outbreak in the Los Angeles County Jail (among others) of the flesh eating bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.

Jul 9, Smoking facts about the effects of smoking on the skin.
Smoking has negative effects on the skin. Read more about these smoking facts and how the skin is affected if you are a heavy smoker.

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

Antioxidant To Retard Wrinkles Discovered
A new method for fighting skin wrinkles has been developed. Scientists isolated a plant-based antioxidant that delays the aging process by countering the breakdown of collagen fibers in the skin. Antioxidants operate against free radicals which cause a breakdown of many tissues in the body, including the skin.

Treating Psoriasis Vulgaris - There are Lots of Options

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...

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...

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...

Eczema: The Itch That Rashes
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is an intense itch that can lead to insomnia, irritability and stress. When you scratch, it aggravates the rash and creates an itch-scratch-rash cycle that can lead to a thickening and roughness of the skin...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Mathematical Model Predicts Spread Of 'Super-bug' In L.A. County Jail
Researchers have developed a mathematical model that mimics a particularly nasty and ongoing outbreak in the Los Angeles County Jail (among others) of the flesh eating bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.

Cellulite - Help is on the way

Cellulite - Help is on the way
Cellulite - the unsightly dimpling, padded or "orange peel" appearance of the skin is probably one of the most aesthetically troubling concerns of women. Although a lot is known about its appearance, there is lack of good studies assessing the effectiveness of possible treatments...

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...

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...

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...

Hormonal Treatment of Acne: How They Work

Hormonal Treatment of Acne: How They Work
Hormonal treatments, including oral contraceptives, have long been recognized by dermatologists to be an effective treatment option for women who have acne, no matter how severe...

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...

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, 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.

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...

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.

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...

Mathematical Model Predicts Spread Of 'Super-bug' In L.A. County Jail
Researchers have developed a mathematical model that mimics a particularly nasty and ongoing outbreak in the Los Angeles County Jail (among others) of the flesh eating bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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, 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, 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.

Children and Lice - Something Else to Bug You

Children and Lice - Something Else to Bug You
When you send your children to school, there is a good chance that they will be exposed to head lice - its about that simple. Lice are wingless bugs that live in hair. Lice feed off blood in the skin and are about the size of a sesame seed...

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

Treating Psoriasis Vulgaris - There are Lots of Options
Psoriasis vulgaris, the most common form of psoriasis, is an autoimmune disease. Approximately 1/3 of patients with psoriasis have a relative with psoriasis, and 85% have a link with the HLA-Cw6 gene...

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

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

Jun 18, Moisturizers Choose the appropriate moisturizers for your skin type
Find out more about the different types of moisturizers and learn to choose the appropriate moisturizer for your skin type.

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

Jul 9, Lack of Sleep The effects of lack of sleep on your health of your skin
What are the effects of lack of sleep? Does it affect the health of your skin? How can you overcome sleep problems?

Jun 18, Facial Masks Choose the appropriate facial masks for your skin type
Find out more about the different types of facial masks and learn to choose the appropriate facial masks according to your skin type.

Jun 18, Pimples How to get rid of pimples

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

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?

New Skin-healing Chemicals
Researchers have made synthetic lipids called pseudoceramides that are involved in skin cell growth and could be used in treating skin diseases in which skin cells grow abnormally. Ceramides are lipids found in the outermost skin layer called the stratum corneum, which is made of dead skin cells and mainly serves as a physical barrier. Ceramides' main biological function is to control how skin cells grow and differentiate -- a process through which skin cells become specialized.

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.

Spreading the Flu, Colds and Germs

Spreading the Flu, Colds and Germs
Do you know that approximately one out of three people do not wash their hands after using the restroom? (US Center for Disease Control, 2005)...

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.

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.

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.

Jul 9, Tanning Tips Having a safe sun tanning plan or consider other tanning options

Jul 9, Tanning Tips Having a safe sun tanning plan or consider other tanning options
Learn some sun tanning tips for safe sun tanning. Consider other tanning options to minimize the dangers of sun tanning.

Jun 18, Spider Veins Treatments Ways to get rid of spider veins
Exploring the different spider veins treatments and finding ways to get rid of spider veins

Jun 18, Facial Scrubs Choose the appropriate facial scrubs for your skin type
Find out more about the different types of facial scrubs and learn to choose the most appropriate facial scrubs according to your skin type.

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...

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

May 14, Skin Care News - Keep abreast on the latest skin care tips
Subscribe to Skin Care News, stay in touch and keep abreast on the latest skin care tips

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.

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.'

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.

Spot On Treatment For Acne

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.

Eczema: The Itch That Rashes
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is an intense itch that can lead to insomnia, irritability and stress. When you scratch, it aggravates the rash and creates an itch-scratch-rash cycle that can lead to a thickening and roughness of the skin...

Natural Chemical Found In Broccoli Helps Combat Skin Blistering Disease
Scientists have found that sulforaphane, a chemical present at high levels in a precursor form in broccoli and related veggies (cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc.), helps prevent the severe blistering and skin breakage brought on by the rare and potentially fatal genetic disease epidermolysis bullosa simplex.

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...

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

Younger, Better Looking Skin - Tips to Keep You on Track
Adults all over the world are thinking about their skin right now! Wrinkles, puffy eyes, dull complexion, are conditions that more than just several of us try to avoid...

Jun 18, Facial Scrubs Choose the appropriate facial scrubs for your skin type
Find out more about the different types of facial scrubs and learn to choose the most appropriate facial scrubs according to your skin type.

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

Ugh, I Have a Hangnail - Tips to Keep Them Away
We've all had them, a nasty hangnail. They seem to come from nowhere and then you snag them on something and ouch! Hangnails are simply dead skin - skin that's dried out and needs to be cared for...

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

Jul 9, Lack of Sleep The effects of lack of sleep on your health of your skin
What are the effects of lack of sleep? Does it affect the health of your skin? How can you overcome sleep problems?

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

Moisturizers - An Essential Part of Skin Care
Moisturizers - Are they really needed? The truth is that moisturizers are a growing component of daily skin care and account for one of the most common over the counter products sold in the world...

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.

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.

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

Jul 9, Learn more about the effects of caffeine on your body, your health and your skin
Caffeine is a stimulant that has powerful effects on your body, health and skin. Learn more about these effects of caffeine.

Jun 18, 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.

Jun 25, Skin Treatments Description of various special skin treatments available

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

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...

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.

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.

Jun 25, Skin Problems Causes, prevention and treatment of various skin problems

Jun 25, Skin Problems Causes, prevention and treatment of various skin problems
Details on the various skin problems and their causes. Guide on how to prevent and treat them.

Children and Lice - Something Else to Bug You
When you send your children to school, there is a good chance that they will be exposed to head lice - its about that simple. Lice are wingless bugs that live in hair. Lice feed off blood in the skin and are about the size of a sesame seed...

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.

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.

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...

Moisturizers - An Essential Part of Skin Care
Moisturizers - Are they really needed? The truth is that moisturizers are a growing component of daily skin care and account for one of the most common over the counter products sold in the world...

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

Jun 18, Facial Masks Choose the appropriate facial masks for your skin type
Find out more about the different types of facial masks and learn to choose the appropriate facial masks according to your skin type.

Jul 9, Sun Damage Learn more about the damage that the sun can do to your skin
What are the symptoms of sun damage on the skin? Find out more about the effects of sun exposure on your skin and damage that the sun can cause.

Jun 18, 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.

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?

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.'

Biologic Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis And The Risk Of Cancer
Findings of various clinical trials and observational studies conflict over the risk of malignancy related to the use of tumor necrosis factor alpha blockers. The relationship between rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease marked by chronic inflammation of the joints and tissue surrounding vital organs, and the incidence of cancer is complicated. Epidemiologic studies have generally demonstrated that blood, lung, and skin cancers are increased among RA patients, while breast and colon cancers are decreased.

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."

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.

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

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