Skin Health
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The Instability & Vulnerability of our Skin
According to the NIH (National Institute of Health) they estimate 80 percent of people between 11 and 30 have had acne outbreaks. Acne usually effects young people especially teenagers going through puberty, but it also can affect adults well into their 30 & 40’s. Acne is just one of numerous types of skin problems that can happen to you over your lifetime.
- Acne
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
Learn how to identify these problems by knowing the Signs and Symptoms and the available Treatments if any, plus how to avoid them if possible.
Acne
What you Need to Know about Blackheads
Blackheads are a form of acne. They are usually found on the face, chest, back, and arms. Like any type of acne, blackheads are the result of clogged pores. The reason that pores get clogged may vary -- sometimes, it's because of hormones, but it may also be the result of a bad skincare routine or overactive sebaceous glands.
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Skin Care
Can Topical Vitamin C Improve Aging Skin?
Vitamin C is an antioxidant vitamin, so it’s not surprising that it plays a role in skin aging. A trip down the aisle of the cosmetic section of the drugstore shows that it’s a common ingredient in anti-aging creams and lotions used to treat aging skin. Is vitamin C good for skin and can it really help to reduce visible signs of skin aging?
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Skin Conditions
Sunlight can Trigger Lupus Symptoms
Sunlight exposure can cause different types of rash, including the common butterfly rash on the cheeks and nose, a rash with disc-shaped lesions, and a rash with circular red shapes on the chest, back & arms. The rashes may take weeks or months to heal & may cause scarring. Sunlight can also trigger non-skin symptoms of lupus...
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Conditions
Psoriasis: What is it?
More than 7 million people in the United States have psoriasis. Although this common skin condition is incurable, it is highly manageable, and a variety of effective treatments exist.
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Skin Care
How Pomegranate Extract Helps Aging Skin
The popularity of the pomegranate fruit is growing rapidly as more people discover its unique health benefits. Pomegranates are a good source of polyphenols and other compounds...
Pomegranate >>
Acne
5 Natural Ways to Treat Cystic Acne
Cystic pimples are large, painful bumps that go deep under the skin. They often leave scars behind as a nasty reminder of their presence. A cystic breakout can leave...
Cystic Acne >>
Conditions
Natural Treatments for Skin Eczema
People with this skin condition usually have characteristic skin changes consisting of scaling, thickened areas of skin that ooze and sometimes bleed;
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