News and Features Related to Skin Problems & Treatments
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Exercise for Healthy Skin
It's hardly news that exercise is great for your heart, lungs, and mental outlook. Here's another reason to get moving: Regular exercise is one of the keys to healthy skin. "We tend to focus on the cardiovascular benefits of physical activity, and those are important. But anything that promotes heal
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When to See Your Doctor About Acne
Many of us turn to drugstore products to combat breakouts, which is a great first line of defense. However, no two pimples are alike, and a dermatologist is able to provide customized advice and treatment options for acne sufferers. Not sure if your bump in the skin care road warrants a doctor’s app
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A Guide to Treating Mild Acne
The first signs of mild acne could be the appearance of a few red bumps around your mouth or chin. Perhaps you're going through a stressful period at work or have other demands knocking at your door. This can't be acne, you think. Acne is what teenagers get. There's a lingering myth that acne only a
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Braids, Weaves Raise Risk of Hair Loss
April 11, 2011 -- Some hairstyles, including tight braids and weaves, may increase the risk of developing an irreversible form of scarring hair loss, according to a new study in the Archives of Dermatology. Seen predominately in African-American women, this type of hair loss, central centrifugal cic
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10 Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Deal With Acne
Beating breakouts isn’t all about what we put on our skin. The epidermis, the top layer of skin and the largest organ of the body (covering roughly 3,000 square inches), is also one of the most vulnerable to what we eat and the environment we expose it to. Read on for 10 small lifestyle changes that
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Moderate to Severe Acne: A Treatment Guide
Acne, the most common skin disorder in the U.S., has an impact that goes more than skin deep. It affects 40 to 50 million Americans and is associated with anxiety, depression, and higher unemployment rates. However, moderate to severe acne can be controlled and managed with the proper treatment. Whe
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Coping With the Emotional Impact of Acne
Have you ever had a big pimple on your forehead or chin? Almost everyone has, especially during those acne-prone teenage years. In reality, no one else probably notices that pimple, but to you it's like a huge neon sign flashing ZIT…ZIT…ZIT. With severe acne, that neon sign doesn't just flash once i
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How Your Period Affects Acne
Between the moodiness, cramps, and bloating, the last thing a woman with PMS needs is to look in the mirror and see a big red pimple. But unfortunately, many women do. Menstrual acne, a flare-up of blemishes every month that coincides with menstruation, is fairly common. According to a study publish
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A Guide to Severe Acne Treatment
Acne, a common skin disease that affects 40 to 50 million Americans, comes in a variety of appearances. It affects mainly teenagers, but it can also begin or persist into your 20s, 30s, and later. Acne's psychological impact can't be ignored -- it is associated with higher rates of anxiety, depressi
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Is Itching Contagious?
March 24, 2011 -- Itching, like yawning, may be contagious, causing people to feel an urge to scratch after they see another person scratching. That’s according to a new study published in the British Journal of Dermatology. Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center were researching what they
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