Skin Care: 4/13/08

Control The Urge To Splurge - Try Dividing Things Up
Good things come in small packages -- like the Nabisco 100 Calorie Pack. But do these portion-controlled offerings help dieters lose weight? Yes, according to new research. Dividing food into smaller portions creates a "partitioning effect;" a phenomenon where segmenting a resource, such as food or money, can dramatically affect consumption.

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.

Music Has Its Own Geometry, Researchers Find
Three music professors have devised a new way of analyzing and categorizing music that takes advantage of the deep, complex mathematics they see enmeshed in its very fabric. Writing in Science, they have outlined a method called "geometrical music theory" that translates the language of musical theory into that of contemporary geometry.

All That Scales Is Not Flaky - Is It Psoriasis?
Scaly skin is not to be taken lightly. It is a very real disease that often impacts a person's self-confidence and self-esteem. Some people - including some doctors - tend to think that skin disease is trivial...

Friday, April 18, 2008

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.

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.

Skin Rashes - Where Do They Come From?
A skin rash shows up as an area of inflammation or change in the texture, and/ or color of your skin. It can be caused by a number of different things including irritation, disease, or allergic/ non-allergic reactions to foods, chemicals, plants, animals, insects or other environmental factors...

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

Jun 18, Whiteheads How to get rid of whiteheads?

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

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...

Different Mutations In Single Gene Suggest Parkinson's Is Primarily An Inherited Genetic Disorder
Scientists are now rounding out the notion that Parkinson's disease is largely caused by inherited genetic mutations that pass through scores of related generations over hundreds, if not thousands of years. These genetic influences, which can be small but additive, or large and causative, overturn common beliefs that the neurodegenerative disease mostly occurs in a random fashion or is due to undetermined environmental factors.

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

Immunotherapy: Enlisting The Immune System To Fight Cancer

Immunotherapy: Enlisting The Immune System To Fight Cancer
Researchers are directing the body's immune system to shrink tumors and prevent new ones from forming. New research details how cellular strategies and new vaccines are changing the cancer treatment landscape.

Cold Sores - How to Prevent and Treat Them
Cold sores are very common and quite contagious. Sometimes referred to as fever blisters, cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex1 virus (HSV-1)...

Molecular Movies Allow Scientists To See Molecular Movements Firsthand
They may never win an Oscar, but scientists have developed techniques for creating accurate movies of biological and chemical molecules, a feat only theorized up until now. Biological and organic molecules in solution are far more complex than the standard crystalline structures of salt or metals since they are constantly moving and changing over time. These motions have not yet been seen directly, but scientists using the high intensity x-rays at the Advanced Photon Source have measured images that are "blurred" by these motions and have used them to create more accurate movies of molecular motions.

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...

Outdoor Skin Care Tips - Learn to look after your skin

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...

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...

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

Jun 25, Skin Care Site Search
Skin Care Site Search

Thursday, April 17, 2008

'Nanodrop' Test Tubes Created With A Flip Of A Switch

'Nanodrop' Test Tubes Created With A Flip Of A Switch
Researchers have demonstrated a new device that creates nanodroplet "test tubes" for studying individual proteins under conditions that mimic the crowded confines of a living cell.

Don't Sweat it On the Hottest Day of the Year!
Okay, today may not be the hottest day of the year, but for one in twenty people, excess sweating is a daily problem that the rest of us can only relate to on extremely hot days...

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, 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, Anti aging skin care tips Skin care tips for those who want to retain a youthf

Jul 9, Anti aging skin care tips Skin care tips for those who want to retain a youthf
Anti aging skin care tips will help you to retain your youthful look for many years. Besides a good skin care routine, changes towards a healthy lifestyle are essential steps in anti aging skin care.

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

Jun 18, 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.

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.

Skin Tags and Seborrheic Keratoses

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

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

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, 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.

The Sun and Psoriasis - What You Need to Know

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

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...

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...

New Hazard Estimates Could Downplay Earthquake Dangers
The dangers posed by a major earthquake in the New Madrid and Charleston, South Carolina, zones in the Midwestern and Southern parts of the United States may be noticeably lower than current estimates if seismologists adjust one of the major assumptions that go into calculating seismic hazard, according to a new study.

Variants Of Vitamin D Receptor Linked To Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer

Variants Of Vitamin D Receptor Linked To Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer
Genetic variations in the body's receptor for vitamin D could increase the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women, according to a new study. The researchers explain that vitamin D intake and serum concentrations of its metabolites have been associated with a decreased risk of developing breast cancer. The vitamin plays a known role in controlling calcium levels and influences the differentiation of cells and so could play a part in preventing the runaway proliferation of cells characteristic with cancer.

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...

Antidepressants Account For Only 10% Of Fall In Suicide Rates Among Older People
The use of antidepressants is likely to account for only 10 percent of the fall in suicide rates among middle aged and older people, suggests a large study.

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...

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Older Australians At Risk Of Sun-related Skin Cancer Death

Older Australians At Risk Of Sun-related Skin Cancer Death
A new Western Australian study has revealed the mortality from nonmelanoma skin cancer, commonly considered less dangerous than melanoma, is affecting older Australians at a worrying rate.

Self Seeding: An Innovative Agricultural Management System
Winter cover crops provide important ecological functions, but their use in agronomic farming systems remains low. Scientists investigated the potential for winter cereal cover crops to perpetuate themselves through self-seeding, thereby eliminating the cost of planting a cover crop each fall and time constraints between cash crop harvest and the onset of winter. The study found plant establishment through self-seeding was generally accomplished within one week after soybean harvest.

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.

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

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

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.

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...

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

No Sweat! A New Way To Control Excessive Sweat
Almost every one sweats as a normal reaction to stress such as heat and exercise. However, some people sweat excessively underarms, on the hands or the feet, causing severe social and psychological embarrassment...

Jun 18, 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

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.

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

Jun 18, 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

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

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

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.

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

What Is In Your Sunscreen? The Ingredients Are Important.

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...

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

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...

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, 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.

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...

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

Monday, April 14, 2008

NASA Spacecraft Fine Tunes Course For Mars Landing

NASA Spacecraft Fine Tunes Course For Mars Landing
NASA engineers have adjusted the flight path of the Phoenix Mars Lander, setting the spacecraft on course for its May 25 landing on the Red Planet.

Stem Cells Offer Cartilage Repair Hope For Arthritis Sufferers
New research could offer hope that bone stem cells may be harnessed to repair the damaged cartilage that is one of the main symptoms of osteoarthritis. Scientists have successfully identified stem cells within articular cartilage of adults, which although it cannot become any cell in the body like full stem cells, has the ability to derive into chondrocytes - the cells that make up the body's cartilage -- in high enough numbers to make treatment a realistic possibility.

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...

More Safety For Cell Phone Batteries
Researchers have created a novel safer lithium-ion battery. It is based on a polymer electrolyte, which is -- unlike the liquid electrolyte in conventional lithium-ion batteries -- not inflammable. Lithium-ion batteries supply the power for cell phones and PDAs, and larger devices such as laptops, cordless screwdrivers and lawnmowers are becoming increasingly dependent on this power source.

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.

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

Jun 18, 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.

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

Common Rashes of the Feet - When to seek treatment

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...

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

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

Jun 18, 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.

Skin Tags and Seborrheic Keratoses

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

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...

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...

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...

Are Your Hands Showing Your Age? - How to Rejuvenate Their Youthful Appearance.

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

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, 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.

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...

Skin Tags and Seborrheic Keratoses

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

Cold Sores - How to Prevent and Treat Them
Cold sores are very common and quite contagious. Sometimes referred to as fever blisters, cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex1 virus (HSV-1)...

Jul 9, Anti aging skin care tips Skin care tips for those who want to retain a youthf
Anti aging skin care tips will help you to retain your youthful look for many years. Besides a good skin care routine, changes towards a healthy lifestyle are essential steps in anti aging skin care.

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

Sunday, April 13, 2008

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...

Age Spots? Sun Spots? Skin Cancer?
As time goes on, we start to notice brown spots and freckles - "souvenirs of Florida" - on the backs of our hands and on other sun exposed areas like the upper chest and face. At first, these brown spots are small and light colored, but eventually they become a cosmetic problem; an obvious sign of premature aging...

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...

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 18, Papules Definition and treatment of papules

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

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

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, 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

Geologists Discover New Way Of Estimating Size And Frequency Of Meteorite Impacts

Geologists Discover New Way Of Estimating Size And Frequency Of Meteorite Impacts
Scientists have developed a new way of determining the size and frequency of meteorites that have collided with Earth.

Precise Cut For Sparkling Jewels Using Automated Gem Cutting Machine
Rubies, emeralds and tourmalines can only sparkle with the right cut. Since early this year, a fully automatic machine has undertaken this grinding process one gem cutter. It saves up to 30 percent of the precious material and grinds the gems with greater precision.

Researchers Classify Web Searches
Although millions of people use Web search engines, researchers completed by show that -- by using relatively simple methods -- most queries submitted can be classified into one of three categories.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Skin Care

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Do You Have Strange Looking Nails?

Common Bacterial Infections of the Skin

Dry skin - Combating That Winter Itch

Control The Urge To Splurge - Try Dividing Things Up

Friday, April 18, 2008

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

Jun 18, Whiteheads How to get rid of whiteheads?

Immunotherapy: Enlisting The Immune System To Fight Cancer

Outdoor Skin Care Tips - Learn to look after your skin

Thursday, April 17, 2008

'Nanodrop' Test Tubes Created With A Flip Of A Switch

Jul 9, Anti aging skin care tips Skin care tips for those who want to retain a youthf

Skin Tags and Seborrheic Keratoses

The Sun and Psoriasis - What You Need to Know

Variants Of Vitamin D Receptor Linked To Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Older Australians At Risk Of Sun-related Skin Cancer Death

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

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

Jun 18, Cellulite Treatments Ways to get rid of cellulite

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

What Is In Your Sunscreen? The Ingredients Are Important.

Jun 18, Skin Care Products Guide on the various skin care products

Monday, April 14, 2008

NASA Spacecraft Fine Tunes Course For Mars Landing

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

Common Rashes of the Feet - When to seek treatment

Skin Tags and Seborrheic Keratoses

Are Your Hands Showing Your Age? - How to Rejuvenate Their Youthful Appearance.

Skin Tags and Seborrheic Keratoses

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Giving Burns the First, Second and Third Degree

Jun 18, Papules Definition and treatment of papules

Geologists Discover New Way Of Estimating Size And Frequency Of Meteorite Impacts

The Facts About Cold Sores

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