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  1. New Sunscreen Guide: 1 in 4 Products Deemed Safe

    May 16, 2012 -- With warmer weather on the way, the Environmental Working Group has just released a new edition of their popular sunscreen guide. In the sixth annual guide, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) recommends just 25% of 1,800 sunscreens they reviewed for the guide, though that number i

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  2. Defeating Dandruff

    April 27, 2012 -- Doctors have been scratching their heads over how to treat bad cases of dandruff for more than century. Over-the-counter shampoos and scalp treatments can help when dandruff is mild, says Thomas L. Dawson, PhD, a scientist at Procter & Gamble who works on Head & Shoulders shampoo.

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  3. 'Chinplants' Fastest-Growing Plastic Surgery Trend

    April 16, 2012 -- A chiseled chin may be the latest "must have" body part. A new report shows "chinplants," otherwise known as chin augmentation or chin implants, are the fastest-growing plastic surgery trend among men and women. The popularity of chin implants rose by 71% in 2011, more than breast

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  4. Is Your Nail Polish Toxic?

    April 11, 2012 -- If you're a mani-pedi fan, it's disturbing news. Some nail polishes and other products used at salons and labeled toxin-free may have high levels of toxic chemicals, according to a new California report. "The labeling does not always reflect the ingredients," says scientist Valetti

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  5. Fashionable Fingertips

    March 23, 2012 (San Diego) -- If you don’t feel ''put together'' unless you've got a fresh manicure, you're not alone. And if you worry that frequent polishing and polish removal may be harming your nails, Wendy Roberts, MD, a Rancho Mirage, Calif., dermatologist, has some reassuring words. Regular

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  6. Expert FAQ: Dealing With Excess Body Hair

    March 21, 2012 (San Diego) -- Many women and men struggle with excess body hair on the face or other areas of the body. But beyond being sometimes just unsightly, it can also sometimes be unhealthy. “If you notice a dramatic change in body hair growth or hair growth in an unusual pattern, you should

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  7. African-American Women Have Specific Hair Issues

    March 21, 2012 (San Diego) -- If you are a woman of color, you may already know: Your hair can be an issue. No, it's not your imagination or vanity working overtime, says Amy McMichael, MD, professor and interim chair of dermatology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. "There is some sort of innat

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  8. New Procedure Makes Hyperhidrosis No Sweat

    March 19, 2012 (San Diego) -- Ultrasound treatment can reduce excessive sweating in the underarms by nearly 80%, according to a new study. Researchers used a ''microfocused" ultrasound to target the sweat glands in 14 men and women, aged 18 to 75, says Mark Nestor, MD, PhD, a dermatologist and volun

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  9. Radiofrequency for Younger-Looking Hands?

    March 19, 2012 (San Diego) -- A woman's hands can give away her age, but a new technique may turn back the clock -- and the hands of time. In a small study, researchers used radiofrequency -- delivering energy in the form of heat -- and found it visibly improved the appearance of women's hands after

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  10. The Most Common Cosmetic Surgery in 2011 Was ...

    March 20, 2012 -- Almost 9.2 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States in 2011, and Americans spent nearly $10 billion on cosmetic procedures last year. These are some of the key findings in the new statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Cos

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