By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A new study presented at the 28th EADV Congress in Madrid has demonstrated the effects of exposure to various factors on acne, both internal and external. An unhealthy diet, a high level of stress, and extreme skincare routines were the most significant factors related to acne breakouts. This is the...
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The Secrets to Deciphering — and Stopping — Skin Purging
It’s annoying — but also a good sign No two words can send a shiver down the spine of a beauty enthusiast like “the purge.” No, not the dystopian horror film — although some might say the skin care version of purging is just as heart-stoppingly scary. “The term ‘skin purging’ refers to a reaction to an active ingredient that is increasing skin cell...
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How to treat acne on black skin naturally
By Zawn Villines Reviewed by Owen Kramer, MD Acne is a common problem in all skin tones. However, people with dark skin may have different concerns regarding acne treatment, including the prevention of post-acne dark spots. According to a 2010 study, 37% of African American women have acne, which was more prevalent than women with other backgrounds....
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Four surprising ways to get a sunburn, and six ways to treat it
by Gillian Rutherford, University of Alberta When University of Alberta dermatologist Robert Gniadecki was growing up in Denmark, getting a sunburn was part of every family holiday. “The first day at the seaside you would go out in the sunshine, and the next day you would have a bonfire, peel your skin off and throw it in the fire,”...
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The Future of Skin Care Is About the Invisible and Reversible Changes
Hi-tech skin care is going to get better and better. Here’s what experts are excited about. Advancements in technology aren’t always about doing something new. Sometimes it’s about doing something old, but better, faster, and easier. From instant, reversible nose jobs to virtual dermatology, the science of skin care is bringing new innovations to skin treatments and technology. When it comes to the new discoveries...
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Gold dust could replace pills for adult acne, dermatologists claim
Nearly 80 per cent of people experience acne at some point, according to NHS 5 per cent of women and 1 per cent of men over 25 have ongoing acne problems But new treatment infused with lasers could help to shrink oil-producing glands Gold dust skin therapy sounds like the kind of gimmicky, glittery face masks favoured by celebrities such as...
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From skin to brain: Stem cells without genetic modification
Summary: A discovery, several years in the making, demonstrates that adult skin cells can be converted into neural crest cells (a type of stem cell) without any genetic modification, and that these stem cells can yield other cells that are present in the spinal cord and the brain. The applications could be significant, from studying...
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Coeliac disease could be triggered by common strain of reovirus, research finds
What is coeliac disease? It’s an immune response to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oats It causes damage to the small bowel, leading to a reduced surface area for nutrient absorption Only 1 in 30 people with a genetic susceptibility to coeliac will develop the disease 80 per cent of Australians...
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Topical skin cream for Basal cell carcinoma- An alternative to surgery
For basal cell carcinoma, an initial treatment success has been realized with imiquimod, which appears to be sustained over a five-year period, report researchers. Basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer the most common form of human cancer. With a growing aging population, BCC are rates are increasing at an alarming rate of around...