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  1. Psoriasis in Spring and Summer

    If you’re among the vast majority of psoriasis sufferers, you’ve probably found that your psoriasis symptoms improve in the spring and summer. Doctors believe the improvement comes from increased exposure of your skin to the sun’s ultra-violet light, which suppresses the rapidly multiplying skin cel

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  2. 9 Skin Care Myths

    Skin care tips and skin care products are everywhere these days. "Use this cream." "Exfoliate." "Drink more water." "Buy this acne cure." Amid all the hype -- and the influx of antiaging products -- it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. How can anyone know what's true? With the help of sever

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  3. New Psoriasis Drug Passes Hurdle

    April 17, 2008 -- A novel immune-suppressing drug appears to effectively treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, according to a new report published in The Lancet. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects about 7.5 million Americans, according to the National Institutes of

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  4. Psoriasis: 7 New Genetic Clues

    April 3, 2008 -- Scientists have discovered seven genetic variations linked to psoriasis. If confirmed in other studies, those gene variants may make good targets for new psoriasis drugs, note the researchers, who included Anne Bowcock, PhD, genetics professor at Washington University School of Medi

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  5. Recognizing and Preventing Rosacea

    Lee Anderson developed the skin condition rosacea when she was in her 40s. "My daughter used to tease me that I had 'slap-face,' because that's what it looked like all the time -- that I'd been slapped. It was very embarrassing," says Anderson, now 54. The condition grew worse, and she eventually fo

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  6. The Clear-Skin Makeover

    By Jenny Bailly Fighting pimples and wrinkles? Here’s how to give your old routine a grown-up overhaul for radiant results. Like high school pop quizzes and awkward prom dates, pimples are supposed to be distant bad memories. If only. But these days, even moms of teens are battling blemishes — and w

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  7. Why DEET Bugs Mosquitoes

    March 13, 2008 -- Got insect repellent containing the chemical DEET? Scientists now know how DEET keeps mosquitoes at bay. And that knowledge could lead to even better bug repellents. DEET masks the smell that draws mosquitoes to your skin, according to researchers at New York's Rockefeller Universi

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  8. Allergens May Weaken Eczema Skin

    Feb. 28, 2008 -- Dust mites and cockroach allergens may make it harder for eczema-damaged skin to heal, South Korean researchers report. In their lab, the researchers made extracts of household dust mites and cockroach allergens. They tested the dust mite extract on six healthy adults who didn't hav

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  9. Gene Clue May Spur New Baldness Drugs

    Feb. 26, 2008 -- New treatments for hair loss and for unwanted hair may be on the horizon, thanks to two new gene studies. Those studies center on the P2RY5 gene. Mutations in that gene are linked to a hereditary hair loss condition called hypotrichosis and to hair texture, two new studies show.   T

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  10. Healthy Fingernails: Clues About Your Health

    Take a good look at your fingernails and you may notice subtle variations in the texture or color -- a touch of white here, a rosy tinge there, perhaps some rippling or bumps in the surface. These imperfections may not look like much to you, but it’s more important than you might think to maintain h

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