Ask most young women if appearing tanned is important to looking and feeling their best, and the answer will often be yes. Simply put, many still perceive a tanned face as a sign of health and attractiveness. It’s a long-standing, common perception that still motivates millions to hit the beach and/or tanning salon, searching for
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Top 5 Causes of Children’s School Year Skin Problems – Plus Prevention Tips
When summer officially ends every late September, the somewhat stressful “Back-to-School” season is also pretty much over with – whew! The question is, did shopping for school supplies and other preparations also leave you well-prepared for dealing with inevitable school year skin problems? Below are 5 of the most common causes of skin problems among
[Read More]The 85%: Acne and Other Skin Diseases
Dermatology treats the largest organ of the human body: the skin. The skin serves, first and foremost, as the body’s first line of defense against injury and disease. However, the skin has skin diseases of its own that require special medical attention. Some skin conditions, of course, are milder than others. Arguably the most well
[Read More]Three Ways You Can Help Your Dermatologist Improve Your Skin
Did you know that acne affects an estimated 40 million to 50 million Americans? Or that an estimated one in every five Americans will develop skin cancer over the course of their lives, causing more than 2 million people to be diagnosed with nonmelanoma skin cancer in the United States every year? Because of the
[Read More]Five Skin Problems People With Cancer May Experience
In recent years, millions of people have been able to take advantage of new treatments for cancer, such as targeted therapy drugs, which block tumor cell formation. While older chemotherapy procedures killed every cell that divided, this new targeted method allows oncologists to attack specific mutations. This is not only more effective, but significantly reduces
[Read More]Four Basic Steps for Clear, Healthy Skin
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the world, with nearly 85% of people developing the disorder at some point during their lives. In the United States alone, an estimated 40 million to 50 million Americans have acne. A significant number of these people are likely teenagers, as 40% of adolescents will
[Read More]Harnessing the Power of Green Tea Antioxidants
These days, you can’t walk into a store without encountering products of all kinds that contain green tea- including many skin care products. Some products claim the tea in skin products can help ward off skin cancer and signs of aging. While the amounts of green tea in these products vary, with indeterminate results, one
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