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About Skin & Beauty
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:55:24 +0100
Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. It has a characteristic appearance on the elbows, knees, scalp and buttocks. Find out more about the appearance and diagnosis...
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:38:49 +0100
What Soap Does to Your Skin
Cleansers are designed to remove dirt, sweat, sebum, and oils from the skin, however some cleansers can cause harm to the barrier function of the skin leading to redness, irritation,...
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:27:35 +0100
Curious About Genital Herpes?
Genital herpes is a scary disease because it's permanent - once you have it, you always have it. The other scary thing about genital herpes is most people who...
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:32:49 +0100
Is Your Cell Phone Giving You a Rash?
The British Association of Dermatologists is warning physicians and the public about the development of a new allergic skin condition located on one side of the face and the ear....
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:28:42 +0200
Is Your Skin Healthy?
I don't know of anybody who doesn't want healthy skin, but how do you know when you have it? Sometimes it seems that judging skin health is almost "in...
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:25:01 +0200
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eMaxHealth - Beauty
& Health
Health and Beauty
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:55:26 +0100
What Will Women Give Up For Skin Health?
As the classic saying goes, "You can never be too rich or too thin." However, it seems American women would rather look younger than be rich or thin. A recent poll commissioned by ZO Skin Health and reveals that on average, women would be willing to spend more on a facial care system that would make them look 10 years younger than they would on a diet program that would make them lose 10 pounds.
The survey, which was conducted among 1,131 U.S. adult women by Harris Interactive, reported how much women care about the overall health and condition of their skin, particularly their face.
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:49:24 -0600
Facial Scars Increase Attractiveness
Men with facial scars are more attractive to women seeking short-term relationships, scientists at the University of Liverpool have found.
It was previously assumed that in Western cultures scarring was an unattractive facial feature and in non-Western cultures they were perceived as a sign of maturity and strength. Scientists at Liverpool, however, have found that Western women find scarring on men attractive and may associate it with health and bravery.
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Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:27:21 -0600
Hairspray Linked To Common Genital Birth Defect
Hairspray is linked to common genital birth defect, says study.
Women who are exposed to hairspray in the workplace during pregnancy have more than double the risk of having a son with the genital birth defect hypospadias, according to a new study published today in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
The study is the first to show a significant link between hairspray and hypospadias, one of the most common birth defects of the male genitalia, where the urinary opening is displaced to the underside of the penis. The causes of the condition are poorly understood.
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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:07:21 -0600
Delayed Reactions from Dermal Fillers Underestimated
Delayed reactions from popular dermal fillers, injected into the skin for wrinkle reduction, may be underestimated, putting many women at risk for adverse events, such as scarring, Bell's palsy, and lumpy faces. According to statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Millions of people seek skin treatments every year from dermal fillers.
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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:14:21 -0600
Economy Affects Hair Loss Treatment Industry
The state of economy is on the tip of everyone's tongue now days. You can't turn on the news or go to work without hearing more doom and gloom in regard to the down fall of the US Economy.
Obviously every American is being affected. Most US businesses are making changes or downsizing due to the current situation. Yet, as these changes occur, there is glimmering ray of hope for one small business with a unique process. It seems for them the economy is actually helping their sales, drawing clients away from their higher priced surgical competition.
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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:12:15 -0600
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eMaxHealth - Skin
Care
Skin Care Treatment
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:55:27 +0100
Delayed Reactions from Dermal Fillers Underestimated
Delayed reactions from popular dermal fillers, injected into the skin for wrinkle reduction, may be underestimated, putting many women at risk for adverse events, such as scarring, Bell's palsy, and lumpy faces. According to statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Millions of people seek skin treatments every year from dermal fillers.
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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:14:21 -0600
Instant Wrinkle Removers Are Fillers With Side Effects
What are instant wrinkle removers anyway? While many people are interested in instant wrinkle removers FDA is now more interested in the safety and the serious side effects of these cosmetic beauty products. Also consider the fact that they don't work.
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Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:33:19 -0600
Helping Consumers Sort Through Cosmeceutical Conundrum
When it comes to cosmeceuticals, consumers are bombarded by marketing claims that often fail to live up to their hype. Banking on promises that a product can "reverse the aging process" or "deliver the results of a facelift" leads consumers to spend billions of dollars each year to try an array of anti-aging skin care products. Their hope is that one day they will find a product that actually lives up to its claims.
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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:13:29 -0600
Enhanced Cosmetic Procedures Give Patients More Options
To satisfy the public's quest for younger-looking skin, the marketplace for cosmetic procedures has expanded dramatically over the years, with little signs of slowing down. From new facial fillers that produce longer-lasting results to at-home treatments that can temporarily remove unwanted hair, the average consumer now has many choices when it comes to improving their appearance.
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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:12:09 -0600
Selecting Antibiotics For Skin Structure Infection Treatment
Arlington Medical Resources (AMR) and Decision Resources find that with the rising incidence of skin infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), an overwhelming majority of surveyed physicians indicate that the most important attribute influencing antibiotic selection in skin and skin structure infections (SSSIs) is activity against MRSA.
Other factors that influence drug selection include an agent's skin penetration and its ability to avoid the development of resistant pathogens.
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Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:29:15 -0600
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