Skin Care
91 Articles & Excerpts
Contact Dermatitis: Solutions to Rash Mysteries by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) The red, raw hands that tormented these people resulted from the skin's reaction to a substance (allergen) to which they had become sensitized, or allergic. This type of eczema, or superficial skin inflammation, is called allergic contact dermatitis.
Pruritus and Cancer by National Cancer Institute Pruritus is an itching sensation that triggers the desire to scratch. It is a distressing symptom that can cause discomfort. Scratching may cause breaks in the skin that may result in infection.
Treating Pressure Sores by National Institute of Health A pressure sore (or bed sore) is an injury to the skin and tissue under it. Pressure sores are usually caused by unrelieved pressure. If you sit or lie in the same position for a long time, the pressure on a small area of the body can squeeze shut tiny
The Facts on Aging Skin
Your Future Face: Create a Customized Plan for Beautiful Skin by Dennis Gross, M.D., Cara Kagan To understand better how to combat the signs of aging, it's a good idea to become familiar with the process itself. The rate at which our skin ages and how this aging will manifest itself are determined primarily by our genetics, the passage of time.
Taking Charge of Your Skin
Your Future Face: Create a Customized Plan for Beautiful Skin by Dennis Gross, M.D., Cara Kagan We are now in what I call the Golden Age of Skin Care. There have never before been so many products and procedures that can literally erase years off our faces. In fact, skin care, plastic surgery, and antiaging techniques are now frequently the topic
Why Skin Typing?
The Skin Type Solution by Leslie Baumann, M.D. How many times have you gone to a cosmetic counter and spent $50 to $150 on products you never again use? Has a saleswoman or cosmetologist sold you a line that 'did wonders for me,' but does nothing for you?
Beautiful Skin for Life
The Wrinkle Cure: Unlock the Power of Cosmeceuticals for Supple, Youthful Skin by Nicholas Perricone, M.D. Look ten years younger in days-without surgery! From Yale University's dermatological and anti-aging expert Nicholas Perricone, M.D., comes the all-natural program that has already helped thousands-including top Hollywood stars.
Introduction
Plastic Surgery Without the Surgery: The Miracle of Makeup Techniques by Eve Pearl Have you been contemplating Botox, eyelid surgery, or breast augmentation? A face-lift, nose job, or collagen injections? Save your money and stay away from the risks! Learn how you can get the glowing good looks you've always desired-and avoid going
What Is Botox and How Can It Rejuvenate Your Skin?
Botox by Ron M. Shelton M.D. We have seen how the skin ages, forming lines, wrinkles, and creases on your face, making you look much older and less attractive than you want to look. Although you can improve your skin through better care, including protecting it from further damage
How Skin Works
About Face : A Plastic Surgeon's 4-Step Nonsurgical Program for Younger, Beautiful Skin by Dr. Gregory Bays Brown The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is about two one-hundredths of an inch thick, and covers an area of roughly twenty square feet. Its inner layers are called the dermis, which contains blood vessels and cells known as fibroblasts.
The Perricone Promise
The Perricone Promise: Look Younger, Live Longer in Three Easy Steps by Nicholas Perricone, M.D. WHAT IF I WERE TO TELL YOU that we are on the threshold of a revolution that can reverse the signs of aging? And that with this book in hand, by following just three simple steps, you can start reaping these benefits today?
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| Advice & Discussions | Can't Stop Picking Skin and scabs!! Right I know this sounds really weird but i have a huge problem....
.......i cant stop picking the skin around my nails on my fingers. I end up ripping huge chunks off for no reason. if theres a piece of skin coming off I just cant leave it. I also do it to my lips- like when theyre dry il pick little bits off skin off until they bleed. | peeling skin ok i dont know what ive done ive always put oil and cream on my body and wash with a good mosturising body wash yet over the past 2 weeks i have had MAJOR skin peeling all over my stomach now when i say major its like its falling everywhere il put cream on LOADS and just let it sink in yet within 1 minute its dry again then it grew onto my boobs and now my arms. | Dry Skin I have really dry skin. Especially on my forehead- it's really flaky and itchy. My skin's also very sensitive and prone to breakouts. So I was wondering... can you suggest a kind of moisturizer that won't irritate my face? Thanks! | My skinny legs! I've always been funny with my legs and i've never really worn a skirt out doors. I am small framed with size 2 feet. Just wondering if there was anything i can do to gain some weight or muscle on my legs. I have been going gym but i'm still not happy. | why is my skin so dry? the skin on my face has always been dry and flakeyeven though the skin on the rest of my body has remained moist and healthyIt makes me really insucure, because even make-up can't hide it, it just makes it look worse! I don't like constanly putting on facial lotions, because it makes me feel greasy -___-' I find that no matter what it only gets worse? Does anybody know what causes this and how I can get rid of it without spending too much? I've tried to research it, but I keep finding things mainly for older women. |
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