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Despite Danger, Tanning Beds Still a Fixture in Many Gyms

Despite Danger, Tanning Beds Still a Fixture in Many Gyms

Latest Skin News By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Widely condemned for driving up skin cancer risk, tanning beds remain common in that shrine to healthy living: gyms. That’s the finding from a study of tanning beds in three of America’s six largest gym chains: Anytime Fitness, Planet Fitness and […]

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Health Tip: 7 Ways to Prevent Wrinkles

Health Tip: 7 Ways to Prevent Wrinkles

Latest Skin News Are DIY Sunscreens Dangerous? Health Tip: Bed Bug Protection Bedbugs Date Back to T. Rex’s Time Tattoo Inks Recall Due to Bacterial Contamination Curbing a Skin Oil Might Help Curb Acne Want More News? Sign Up for MedicineNet Newsletters! (HealthDay News) — Facial wrinkles can be caused by aging, smoking and sun […]

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Ingrown Hair

Ingrown Hair

What is the treatment for an ingrown hair? Although an ingrown hair can heal on its own and spontaneously dislodge, in some cases, it may be tough to get rid of it. Available treatments include chemical depilatories, improved shaving techniques, topical antibiotics if infected, medical removal of the ingrown hair by small incision and pulling […]

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Ringworm vs. Eczema

Ringworm vs. Eczema

What is ringworm? What is eczema? Ringworm and eczema both cause itchiness. Ringworm is a common fungal infection of the skin (ringworm is also termed tinea or dermatophytosis), and the different types of ringworm are named for the location of the rash on the body (for example, tinea corporis [arm and/or leg], scalp [tinea capitis]). […]

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Alopecia Areata

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata facts Picture of Alopecia Areata Alopecia areata is peculiar form of hair loss that usually affects the scalp but can occur on any hair-bearing skin. Alopecia areata produces one or more patches of balding without any obvious change in the texture of the affected skin, a non-scarring alopecia. Alopecia areata affects males and […]

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Health Tip: Is Your Makeup Skin-Safe?

Health Tip: Is Your Makeup Skin-Safe?

Latest Skin News (HealthDay News) — Makeup can be a great way to freshen your look. But if you’re not careful, makeup can irritate your skin and eyes, says Aurora Health Care. It offers these skin-safe makeup guidelines: Toss your mascara after three months and liquid products after six months. Never use makeup that smells […]

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Are Superbugs Making Themselves at Home in Your Makeup Bag?

Are Superbugs Making Themselves at Home in Your Makeup Bag?

Latest Skin News TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Makeup is a daily staple for most women, but new research finds that 9 of 10 beauty products may harbor superbugs after they’re opened. Beauty blenders (sponges used to apply foundation or other products to the face), mascara and lip gloss get contaminated with antibiotic-resistant […]

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Burns (First Aid)

Burns (First Aid)

Introduction to burns Burn treatment depends upon the location, body surface area, and degree of burn. The skin has an important role to play in the fluid and temperature regulation of the body. If enough skin area is injured, the ability to maintain that control can be lost. The skin also acts as a protective […]

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Cystic Acne

Cystic Acne

What are treatments and medications for cystic acne? Over-the-counter (OTC) medications, usually containing salicylic acid and/or benzoyl peroxide, and topical prescription medications have much less a role in the treatment of severe cystic acne than they do in milder acne. Topical acne medications like azelaic acid (Finacea, Azelex), dapsone (Aczone), benzoyl peroxide (BPO) combined with […]