Skin Rashes - Where Do They Come From?

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...

Rejuvenating Your Face
Facial rejuvenation is the term used to encompass all forms of restoring a youthful appearance to the face. It includes the broad categories of...

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...

Our Feet Carry Out Quite a Feat
Walking, running, jumping, skipping - these are but a handful of activities our feet do, yet most of the time we take them for granted. That is, until we get an infection. While our feet are sturdy -- containing 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles -- they are susceptible to disease...

Skin Care Advice for Your Big Event

Skin Care Advice for Your Big Event
Everyone - guests and those who will be in the public eye - wants their skin to look its best on their big day. Here are some simple tips you can follow to help avoid skin problems on your special day...

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.

Scientists Discover Important Beauty Secret For Balanced Skin Color And Tone
In the timeless quest for healthier, younger looking skin, scientists made an important discovery with implications ranging from helping doctors develop more natural looking bioengineered skin grafts to helping cosmetics companies develop new products for the "perfect" sunless tan. The research study shows for the first time how to manipulate skin tone and color using cells previously thought to play no significant role in this function.

Cannabis May Help Alleviate Allergic Skin Disease
Administering a substance found in the cannabis plant can help the body's natural protective system alleviate an allergic skin disease (allergic contact dermatitis), an international group of researchers from Germany, Israel, Italy, Switzerland and the US has found. The results clearly show a protective role for the endocannabinoid system in contact allergy in the skin and suggest that development of cannabinoid compounds based on elements produced from the cannabis plant could enhance therapeutic treatment for humans.

Jul 9, The effects of alcohol on the skin and the harm it is doing.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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.

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.

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...

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...

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

Aluminum Found In Sunscreen: Could It Cause Skin Cancer?

Aluminum Found In Sunscreen: Could It Cause Skin Cancer?
Scientists are questioning the safety of aluminum added to sunscreens and sunblocks. Aluminum was present in all seven products tested and its content was of particular significance in three products. Aluminum is a pro-oxidant and could significantly increase the potential for oxidative damage in the skin.

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.

Scientists Discover Important Beauty Secret For Balanced Skin Color And Tone
In the timeless quest for healthier, younger looking skin, scientists made an important discovery with implications ranging from helping doctors develop more natural looking bioengineered skin grafts to helping cosmetics companies develop new products for the "perfect" sunless tan. The research study shows for the first time how to manipulate skin tone and color using cells previously thought to play no significant role in this function.

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

The Elderberry Way To Perfect Skin

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.

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...

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...

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.

Skin As A Living Coloring Book

Skin As A Living Coloring Book
The pigment melanin, which is responsible for skin and hair color in mammals, is produced in specialized cells called melanocytes and then distributed to other cells. But not every cell in the complex layers of skin becomes pigmented. The question of how melanin is delivered to appropriate locations may have been answered by a new study.

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...

Aluminum Found In Sunscreen: Could It Cause Skin Cancer?
Scientists are questioning the safety of aluminum added to sunscreens and sunblocks. Aluminum was present in all seven products tested and its content was of particular significance in three products. Aluminum is a pro-oxidant and could significantly increase the potential for oxidative damage in the 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...

Natural Chemical Found In Broccoli Helps Combat Skin Blistering Disease

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.

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...

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

Asthma Linked To Allergies, NIH Study
Researchers have found that more than 50 percent of the current asthma cases in the country can be attributed to allergies, with approximately 30 percent of those cases attributed to cat allergy. Other common allergens were the fungus Alternaria and white oak, which accounted for approximately 21 percent each.

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?

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

Jun 18, Facial Skin Care Products Guide on choosing facial skin care products
Detailed description on the various facial skin care products available. Guide on how to choose appropriate facial skin care products before you can devising your own skin care routine.

The 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...

Learning About Acne

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...

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...

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...

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...

Natural Chemical Found In Broccoli Helps Combat Skin Blistering Disease

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.

Pain Free Injections Coming Soon
Micro-needles are a safer and less painful way of delivering vaccines and other medicines than a conventional hypodermic syringe, according to new research. New micro-needles developed globally and studied clinically by the are designed to avoid impacting pain receptors and blood vessels.

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.

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.

Antioxidants Clean Up: Combat Those Free Radicals

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...

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...

Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search
Skin Care Site Search

Jul 9, Learn more about how healthy diets will affect your skin.
Healthy diets are not only good for your health, they are an important factor in ensuring that your skin stays healthy.

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...

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

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...

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...

Skin Rashes - Where Do They Come From?

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...

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...

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...

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.

Cell That Triggers Symptoms In Allergy Attacks Can Also Limit Damage, Scientists Find

Cell That Triggers Symptoms In Allergy Attacks Can Also Limit Damage, Scientists Find
A blood cell known as a troublemaker for triggering the itch and inflammation in allergy attacks, the mast cell, can also calm down the flare-ups, researchers have found. The findings reveal that, in mice, mast cells help decrease skin damage over time from sun exposure or from poison oak.

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.

Jun 25, The benefits of dark chocolate skin treatments.
Chocolate Skin Treatments are the latest trends in the beauty industry. A discussion on the benefits of using dark chocolate for skin treatments.

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...

Cell Response To Skin-damaging UV Rays Explained

Cell Response To Skin-damaging UV Rays Explained
It's well known that overexposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause major skin problems, ranging from skin cancer to sunburns and premature wrinkles. A tan, for example, is nature's own UV protection and an unhealthy sign that your skin is damaged. New research shows that cells protect themselves (or not) from DNA damage caused by UV rays by means of a 'simple switch' mechanism inside cells, triggered by UV exposure from the sun.

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

Jun 18, 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, Acne Treatment Sensible acne treatments that work
Are you looking for sensible acne treatments that work? You will need different types of acne treatment depending on the seriousness of your acne condition.

I Have A Skin Rash: Is It Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

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...

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...

Managing Dandruff - How to Treat Those Flakes
Pityriasis capitis is an excess of white scales or skin flakes on the scalp that itches. It is caused by a yeast that is normally present on the skin that combines with the secretions of the oil glands...

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

Jun 18, Body Care Products - What are the essential body care products?

Jun 18, Body Care Products - What are the essential body care products?
What are the essential body care products that you should be using? Find out more.

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...

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

Jul 9, 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.

Antioxidants Clean Up: Combat Those Free Radicals

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...

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...

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

Jun 18, Eczema The cause, symptoms and treatment of eczema

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.

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, 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.

Possible Key To Autoimmune Disease
A self DNA-peptide complex triggers an immune response like that caused by a virus or other invading microbe. Researchers believe this response is both a likely key driver of autoimmune disease and an integral part of an early warning system that flags tissue damage to launch a protective inflammatory response to injury.

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...

Cause Of Debilitating Skin Condition Suggested
New findings suggest why some people with kidney failure can develop a rare tightening and swelling of the skin and other organs, including the lungs and heart. A particular enzyme could explain how exposure to contrast agents used during a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could result in nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF).

Skin Cooling Associated With Increased Risk Of Discoloration After Laser Treatment
A cooling technique intended to protect the skin may actually increase the risk of discoloration in dark-skinned patients undergoing laser treatments for mole-like skin lesions, according to a new article.

Aluminum Found In Sunscreen: Could It Cause Skin Cancer?
Scientists are questioning the safety of aluminum added to sunscreens and sunblocks. Aluminum was present in all seven products tested and its content was of particular significance in three products. Aluminum is a pro-oxidant and could significantly increase the potential for oxidative damage in the skin.

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

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

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 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...

Jun 25, The benefits of dark chocolate skin treatments.
Chocolate Skin Treatments are the latest trends in the beauty industry. A discussion on the benefits of using dark chocolate for skin treatments.

Put Your Best Foot Forward

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...

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.

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?

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Had Chicken Pox? You may be a candidate for shingles.

Had Chicken Pox? You may be a candidate for shingles.
Everyone with shingles has had chickenpox at some time. Nearly 99% of adults have had chickenpox at some point in their lives, meaning that nearly all adults are at risk for shingles...

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

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...

Hair Loss Part 2: Alopecia Areata

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

Living With Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a difficult to treat (chronic relapsing) disease that affects the skin and occasionally the joints. About 2 % of the population will have the disease...

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...

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

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...

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.

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

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.

Suffering from Excess Sweat? - Discover Your Treatment Options.

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

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?

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...

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...

Jun 18, Cellulite Treatments Ways to get rid of cellulite

Jun 18, Cellulite Treatments Ways to get rid of cellulite
A look at the cellulite treatments available and the different ways to get rid of cellulite

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...

Back To School Skin Care Tips
It's that time of year when students all over the country are going back to school. Here are a few tips that will help keep their skin great for that first day back...

Jun 18, 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.

The Facts About Cold Sores

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...

Possible Key To Autoimmune Disease
A self DNA-peptide complex triggers an immune response like that caused by a virus or other invading microbe. Researchers believe this response is both a likely key driver of autoimmune disease and an integral part of an early warning system that flags tissue damage to launch a protective inflammatory response to injury.

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...

Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search
Skin Care Site Search

Your Skin and the Sun - Choosing the Right Sunscreen

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.'

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.

The Facts About Genital Herpes
Millions of Canadian men and women have genital herpes - an infectious, sexually transmitted virus. Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus; there are two types of this virus and genital herpes is usually caused by type 2 (known as HSV-2)...

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...

Increased Distance To Physician Associated With Thicker Skin Cancer At Diagnosis

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.

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

Jun 18, 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, 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.

Bad Hair Day? Tips for Dealing with Common Hair Problems

Bad Hair Day? Tips for Dealing with Common Hair Problems
We all have those days where no matter what we do, we can't control our hair. Below are some tips which will help you take better care of your hair...

Living With Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a difficult to treat (chronic relapsing) disease that affects the skin and occasionally the joints. About 2 % of the population will have the disease...

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

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...

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...

Back To School Skin Care Tips
It's that time of year when students all over the country are going back to school. Here are a few tips that will help keep their skin great for that first day back...

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...

Dry Skin Prevention - The Winter Itch Is Coming
Winter is coming, and shortly after the cold weather arrives doctors will be seeing the annual surge of people troubled by dry, itchy winter skin and by hand eczema. Much of this seasonal misery can be easily prevented...

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?

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

Jun 18, Acne Treatment Sensible acne treatments that work
Are you looking for sensible acne treatments that work? You will need different types of acne treatment depending on the seriousness of your acne condition.

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...

Eczema: The Itch That Rashes

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...

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.

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...

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

Jun 18, Facial 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.

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.

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