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  1. Acne Drug Accutane Ups Cholesterol

    Aug. 21, 2006 -- There are new safety concerns about the controversial prescription acne acne drug Accutane. In a study involving almost 14,000, mostly young patients taking the drug, elevations in blood cholesterol, triglycerides triglycerides (a blood fat), and a blood liver function test were mor

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  2. Foods for Healthy Skin: You Are What You Eat

    Want truly fabulous skin -- glowing, vibrant, and, yes, younger-looking skin? Make sure you're putting foods for healthy skin on your plate. "Everything you eat becomes a part of not only your inner being, but the outer fabric of your body as well. The healthier the foods are that you consume, the b

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  3. Nutrients for Healthy Skin: Inside and Out

    Of all the news coming from the beauty community, the loudest buzz may be about the power of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to give skin a more radiant, healthy, and, yes, youthful glow. The excitement is focused not only on creams and lotions you put on your skin but what you put into your

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  4. Mom's Milk May Cut Baby Skin Allergies

    July 26, 2006 -- Chalk up another potential benefit for breastfeeding . Natural chemicals, called prebiotics, found in human breast milk may cut babies' chances of developing skin allergies . Guido Moro, MD, and colleagues report this news in the "online first" edition of the Archives of Disease in

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  5. Skin Problems Have Big Impact on Kids

    July 19, 2006 -- Children with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis feel their life is bad in the same way as kids with diseases like epilepsy , kidney disease , and asthma , according to a new study. Researchers found that children with eczema -- and their parents -- rated their quality of lif

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  6. Psoriasis Phototherapy: UVA Beats UVB

    July 18, 2006 -- PUVA, an older treatment that uses ultraviolet A light (UVA), works better than a safer, more convenient one using UVB, or ultraviolet B light, in clearing psoriasis psoriasis outbreaks. By itself, ultraviolet A light doesn't do much for psoriasis. That's where the "P" in PUVA comes

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  7. Coping With Bug Bites

    Labor Day! Last call for the public pool, for that big, extended family barbeque - and to finally deal with an enemy that has bugged all your other summer outings. If you've been feeling hassled by horseflies and mobbed by mosquitoes, here's how to cope with those unavoidable annoyances of the outdo

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  8. Wrinkles Predict Smokers' Emphysema

    June 13, 2006 -- Could a glance in the mirror reveal a smoker's risk of emphysema emphysema and other forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? A new study links major facial wrinkling to increased risk of COPD in current and former middle-ag

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  9. Acne ... Again?

    It's not fair. Just when you've successfully navigated the ravages of adolescence on your skin, you wake up and find acne. What can you do? As most dermatologists will tell you, "bad" skin isn't just for teens. The good news is that new treatments are now available to help fight adult acne. The acne

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  10. FDA OKs New Drug for Rosacea

    May 31, 2006 -- The FDA has approved the drug Oracea to help treat rosacea rosacea in adults. Rosacea is a skin disorder known for patchy flushing (redness) and inflammation, particularly on the cheeks, nose, forehead, and around the mouth. Rosacea may also include small, red, solid bumps -- called

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