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Sun-Sensitive Drugs (Photosensitivity to Drugs)

Sun-Sensitive Drugs (Photosensitivity to Drugs)

Sun-sensitizing drugs (photosensitivity) definition and facts Many common medications cause photosensitivity in some people when exposed to sunlight. Sun-sensitive or photosensitive drugs are drugs that cause a moderate to severe skin reaction that is similar to a bad sunburn when exposed to the sun (UV rays), usually the forehead, nose, hands, arms, and lips. Many […]

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Sunburn (Sun Poisoning)

Sunburn (Sun Poisoning)

Sunburn and sun poisoning definition and facts Picture of acute sunburn Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to UV radiation from the sun. UV radiation damages the skin the eyes. Immediate symptoms of a sunburn are hot, red, tender skin; pain when the skin is touched or rubbed; and dehydration. Several […]

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Melasma

Melasma

Melasma facts Melasma is patchy brown skin discoloration that occurs on the face. Melasma causes brown, tan, or blue-gray spots on the face (hyperpigmentation). Melasma is most common in women 20-50 years of age. Melasma is characterized by three location patterns (central face, cheekbone, and jawline). Melasma is caused partly by sun, genetic predisposition, and […]

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Hair Loss (Alopecia)

Hair Loss (Alopecia)

Ahanogbe, Isabella, and Alde Carlo P. Gavino. “Evaluation and Management of the Hair Loss Patient in the Primary Care Setting.” Prim Care Clin Office Pract 42 (2015): 569-589. Baden, Howard P., Joseph C. Kvedar, and Cynthia M. Magro. “Loose Anagen Hair as a Cause of Hereditary Hair Loss in Children.” Arch Dermatol 128.10 October 1992: […]

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Dark Skin No Protection Against Sun’s Harmful Rays

Dark Skin No Protection Against Sun’s Harmful Rays

Latest Skin News SUNDAY, Sept. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The widely held belief that people with dark skin don’t need to use sunscreen is a potentially deadly myth, an expert warns. “There’s a common colloquial phrase, ‘black don’t crack‘ — meaning your skin will always be good. You won’t get wrinkles and you don’t […]

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What Works Best Against Varicose Veins?

What Works Best Against Varicose Veins?

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Skin News WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More than 40 million Americans suffer from varicose veins, which can be both unsightly and painful, but the best way to get rid of them hasn’t been clear. Now, British researchers report that laser ablation and surgery appear to be better […]

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erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide (gel or pak), Benzamycin

erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide (gel or pak), Benzamycin

What is erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Benzamycin is a combination of erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide and is used for the topical treatment of acne (pimples). Erythromycin is an antibiotic. The exact mechanism by which topical erythromycin reduces pimples is unknown. Erythromycin probably reduces pimples by penetrating into […]

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Health Tip: Managing a Poison Ivy Rash

Health Tip: Managing a Poison Ivy Rash

(HealthDay News) — A poison ivy rash is caused by coming in contact with the oil found in the plant. The rash is very itchy and can be accompanied by redness, swelling, hives and crusting skin, says the American Academy of Dermatology. Latest Skin News To manage a poison ivy rash, the academy suggests: Immediately […]

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Health Tip: Living With Psoriasis

Health Tip: Living With Psoriasis

(HealthDay News) — Psoriasis is a disease that causes red, scaly and sometimes painful skin, says the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Latest Skin News Patients can take an active role in treating the long-lasting disease, the agency says. To help manage symptoms, the agency encourages people with psoriasis to: Keep […]

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Health Tip: Treating a Torn Nail

Health Tip: Treating a Torn Nail

(HealthDay News) — Tearing a nail from the nail bed can be very painful. From infection to a jam, nail separation can have a variety of causes, says the University of Wisconsin. Latest Skin News To treat a torn nail, the school suggests: Trim or file any sharp edges. Trim off the detached part of […]