When trying to put together the perfect anti-aging skin care, you may have come across products known as facial serums. Many people assume that anti-aging serums are the same as moisturizing creams, and that they can be used interchangeably. This simply isn’t true; in fact, facial serums are often intended to work with your moisturizer,… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Facial Serums
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Nutrition and Younger-Looking Skin
While it’s commonly known that healthy eating can reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes, the right food may also help reduce the signs of aging and even improve some skin conditions. According to the American Academy of Dermatologists (AAD), the use of nutricosmetics – nutrition or nutritional supplements for skin health and… Continue reading Nutrition and Younger-Looking Skin
Discovered: The Eczema Gene
Scientists have discovered a gene that promotes itching – and that could represent a new target for treatment of skin disorders such as eczema. In a paper published June 11 in the journal Neuron, researchers at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and the University of California, Berkeley said they have identified a serotonin… Continue reading Discovered: The Eczema Gene
Better Healing for Skin Wounds
A newly developed “hydrogel” helps skin wounds heal more quickly, according to researchers from the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science. The material, which is injected, creates an instant scaffold that allows new tissue to latch on and grow within the cavities formed between linked spheres of gel, according to a news… Continue reading Better Healing for Skin Wounds
Expert Advice on Treating Scars
Warmer weather means more outdoor activities – and probably more scrapes and cuts. Even a minor injury can lead to a scar, the American Academy of Dermatologists says, and that’s a natural part of the healing process. But no one likes the look of a scar, and the AAD is offering some hints on how… Continue reading Expert Advice on Treating Scars
Advocating for National Regulations Concerning Indoor Tanning
A national regulatory framework designed to prevent and limit indoor tanning is needed to alleviate the cancer burden and reduce the billions in financial costs from preventable skin cancer, say two Georgetown University public health experts. A release from the university regarding the “Viewpoint” published by Darren Mays, PhD, MPH, and John Kraemer, JD, MPH… Continue reading Advocating for National Regulations Concerning Indoor Tanning
Skin Cancer: Who’s Got Your Back?
According to a news release from the American Academy of Dermatologists, your back should be at the front of your mind when it comes to skin cancer detection and prevention. The back is a hard area to protect, but it’s crucial to do so, because, the AAD says, it’s the most common site for melanoma,… Continue reading Skin Cancer: Who’s Got Your Back?
Seven Ways to Protect your Skin from Sun Damage
Excessive exposure to the sun can cause significant damage to our skin. Dermatologists say that too much exposure to the sun can result in spots, drying, wrinkling and in some cases, skin cancer. That is why it is important to protect the skin from sun exposure. Some simple steps that one can do to protect… Continue reading Seven Ways to Protect your Skin from Sun Damage
The Latest on Melanoma Treatments
Editor’s Note: According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, accounting for approximately 75 percent of skin cancer deaths (1). Approximately 9,940 U.S. residents are expected to die from this disease in 2015 (2). Melanoma is highly treatable when detected early, but survival rates decline for patients… Continue reading The Latest on Melanoma Treatments
Skin-Safety Tips for Travelers
Editor’s note: As spring heads toward summer, many of us will be traveling for vacation, and we want to arrive looking our best. Here, some must-know skin travel trips from Dr. Rebecca Baxt, a New York and New Jersey-based board-certified dermatologist. The Plane Truth The re-circulated air on planes is five times drier than… Continue reading Skin-Safety Tips for Travelers
Evaluate Before You Exfoliate
Although exfoliation can improve your skin’s appearance, there are different kinds of exfoliation, and what works for one patient may not work for another, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Here, from board-certified dermatologist Mary P. Lupo, MD, FAAD, clinical professor of dermatology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, are some things to… Continue reading Evaluate Before You Exfoliate
Critical Information About Expired Anti-Aging Products
A lot of people hold on to their anti-aging skin care and cosmetic products for months on end, especially if they’re expensive. But just like the food in your refrigerator, anti-aging skin care products and cosmetics have expiry dates. There are plenty of anti-aging tips about which products to use to get a gorgeous face… Continue reading Critical Information About Expired Anti-Aging Products
The Molecule that Fights Psoriasis
Researchers have discovered how IL-4 can fight psoriasis on a molecular level. Scientists have known that Interleukin 4, also known as IL-4, an endogenous signal molecule, inhibits the inflammation that is characteristic of psoriasis. But until now, it wasn’t clear exactly how that happened. Inflammation defends the body against invaders. But sometimes poorly directed immune… Continue reading The Molecule that Fights Psoriasis
Damage from Sun Exposure Continues When You’re in the Dark
Much of the damage that ultraviolet radiation (UV) does to skin occurs hours after sun exposure, a team of Yale-led researchers concluded in a study that was published online February 19th 2015 by the journal Science. A release from Yale written by Ziba Kashef explains that exposure to UV light from the sun or from… Continue reading Damage from Sun Exposure Continues When You’re in the Dark
Tips to Protect Your Skin During Winter
During winter, temperatures drop and dry air takes away the thin layer of oil that protects and moisturizes the skin. This can often cause itchy and painful skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, and excessively dry skin. Chapped lips, itchy elbows, and dry hands are also common problems. Here are some tips that can help… Continue reading Tips to Protect Your Skin During Winter
Eczema Takes Emotional Toll & Ups Disease Risk
Eczema wreaks havoc on its sufferers’ lives with health problems that are more than skin deep, according to researcher at Northwestern University Medicine in Chcago, Adults who have eczema — a chronic itchy skin disease that often starts in childhood — have higher rates of smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, and obesity and are less likely… Continue reading Eczema Takes Emotional Toll & Ups Disease Risk
Surprise! Fat Cells Below the Skin Protect Us from Sepsis
In a paper published in the January 2nd 2015 issue of Science, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report the surprising discovery that fat cells below the skin help protect us from bacteria. Richard Gallo, MD, PhD, professor and chief of dermatology at UC San Diego School of Medicine and… Continue reading Surprise! Fat Cells Below the Skin Protect Us from Sepsis
How to Get Great Winter Skin
For many people, winter may be the worst time of the year for their skin. It becomes dry, flaky, dull and itchy. The good news, though, is that there are a lot of things you can do to avoid winter skin all season long. “There’s no reason to have dull dry-looking skin in those holiday… Continue reading How to Get Great Winter Skin