Advances Make Sunscreen More Effective, Easier To Use
The available options in sunscreen protection have become more plentiful than ever, including formulations offering a smoother application or enhanced protection from ultraviolet (UV) light.
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Changing The Face Of Wrinkle Treatment
With nearly 10 million minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures conducted in 2007, today's population is in search of alternatives to treat their wrinkles without having to go under the knife.
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Newest Skin Resurfacing Technologies Are Laser Sharp
Smooth, radiant skin with just a click of a laser sounds like a dream come true for many people.
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MEDIHONEY: Healing Where Antibiotics Fail
Derma Sciences discusses the research done by Narelle George and Keith Cutting on the product's in-vitro activity against clinical isolates of MRSA, VRE, and other multi-resistant gram-negative organisms including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Lack Of Vaccination Linked to Highed Measles Outbreak
Since January 2008, there have been 64 cases of measles reported in nine states in the U.S. That may seem like a small number, but it's actually the highest number of Measles outbreaks for the same period of time since 2001. Currently Measles outbreaks are still going on in Arizona, Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin.
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Practice 'Safe Sun' During Vacation
The unprotected sun exposure students often seek can result in skin damage, premature aging or even certain types of skin cancer.
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Echo Announces Positive Results With Prelude SkinPrep System
Echo Therapeutics announced positive results from its human feasibility study of the Prelude SkinPrep System, Echo's next-generation, needle-free, non-invasive skin permeation medium for its Symphony tCGM System.
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Skin Care Pretty Gets Tough On Safe Skin Care
Safe skin care is something that everyone is concerned with these days and for good reason.
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Jamie Lee Curtis Talks About Skin Care With AARP
Jamie Lee Curtis, shows off some skin and talks about skin care in the May/June issue of AARP magazine. Curtis who will soon turn 50, will soon become eligible to join the non-profit organization.
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Tanning, Sun Exposure Increase Risk For Early Skin Cancer
Teen-agers are flocking to tanning beds in record numbers, despite repeated skin cancer warnings from physicians.
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Chinese Herbs Ease Eczema
Chinese herbal medicine eases atopic eczema symptoms.
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NHS Patients Lack Proper Psoriasis Treatment
Patients with psoriasis are found not being properly treated in NHS dermatology units in UK and not receiving proper skin care treatment.
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Hand Washing Puts Health Care Workers At Increased Risk For Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Health care workers who washed their hands more than 10 times per day were more likely to develop dermatitis than those who washed their hands less frequently.
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Obagi's Skin Care System Is Effective To Facial Rejuvenation Procedures
Obagi Medical announced the results of a wide-ranging investigator assessment study on the effects of its Condition & Enhance System on facial rejuvenation procedures.
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Tips For Dry Winter Skin
By itself, dry skin isn't a medical worry, but serious cases can result in cracks and fissures that invite infection and inflammation.
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Clinical Trial To Treat Rare Skin Disorder
PC is a dominant genetic disorder resulting from mutations in genes that encode keratins, which give structural integrity to skin cells.
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CDC To Study An Unexplained Skin Condition Morgellons
Persons who suffer from Morgellons skin condition report a range of symptoms including non-healing skin lesions associated with the emergence of fibers or solid material from the skin, abnormal skin sensations (such as stinging and biting or pins and needles) and non-cutaneous symptoms such as difficulty concentrating and short-term memory loss.
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AVEENO To Help Manage Signs, Symptoms Of Eczema
About 10-20 percent of the world's population suffers from eczema, an inflamed skin condition characterized by red, scaly and itchy skin.
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FDA Approves First Quick Test For Drug-Resistant Staph Infections
Test Identifies MRSA Bacterium in Two Hours.
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New Ingredients in Anti-Aging Products Improve Skin
Cosmecueticals, beauty aids that reportedly work like prescription drugs, are providing new ways to treat aging skin.
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FDA Issues Safety Warning On Fentanyl Skin Patch
FDA issued its second safety warning about the fentanyl transdermal system, an adhesive patch that delivers a potent pain medicine through the skin.
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Artificial Skin System Can Heal Wounds
The findings reveal that skin substitutes using living hair cells can increase wound healing.
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Tips To Prevent Dry Skin 'Blues'
When the calendar says it's December, better start preparing for the Dry Skin Season.
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Indoor Tanning Behaviors Can Help Doctors Tailor Prevention Messages
Identifying indoor tanning behavior patterns can help physicians tailor prevention messages. One size fits all does not apply when it comes to indoor tanning.
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Severe Psoriasis Linked To Increased Risk Of Death
Patients with severe psoriasis appear to have an increased risk of death compared with patients without the skin condition.
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New mechanical insights into wound healing and scar tissue formation
New research illuminates the mechanical factors that play a critical role in the differentiation and function of fibroblasts, connective tissue cells that play a role in wound healing and scar tissue formation.
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Facial Deformity Danger?
It's no surprise people are looking for longer lasting alternatives to prevent facial wrinkles.
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Topical Treatment For Age Spots
Sun-induced skin damage can cause brown age spots, especially on oft-exposed areas like the hands and face.
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HealthCentral Network Adds Skin Care Site To Web Properties
HealthCentral Network has launched MySkinCareConnection.com, a condition-specific site that educates and informs online users about acne, aging skin, rosacea and other skin-related problems.
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Chilly Winter Weather Causes Skin Woes For Men
Men have special winter skin care concerns that should not be overlooked.
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Clarisonic Skin Care System In Oprah's Favorite Things
Oprah's favorite things today featured Clarisonic Skin Care System, which Oprah Winfrey says "a miracle massage for your face."
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ComforTen Multiple Skin Testing Device Offers Comfort
HollisterStier's Allergy Business Unit launched ComforTen Multiple Skin Test System, its newest allergy testing device.
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Epiphany Biosciences Initiates Valomaciclovir Study For Shingles
Epiphany Biosciences announced that the first patient was enrolled in a Phase 2b clinical trial with valomaciclovir (EPB-348) for the treatment of herpes zoster, also known as shingles.
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Penetrating Carrier That Eradicates Fungus
Innovative Custom Products announces lead products in the CureCeuticals line, which are Cure Toenail Fungus and Cure Athlete's Foot.
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Watch Out For Staph - Dangerous Skin Infections
Kentuckians should be aware of dangerous skin infections and take simple precautions to prevent infection from bacteria like Staphylococcal aureus, or staph.
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MRSA Skin Infection Found In School
MRSA skin infection is found in several schools, Mt. Pleasant Township school warns parents on MRSA.
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Guidelines Help To Prevent Skin Infections In Athletes
Minnesota Department of Health released a set of educational materials for athletes, coaches, health care providers and others on skin infections and how they can be prevented.
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Explaining Superbug Staph Infection
Staph infections (also called superbug) tend to be pus-producing. Staph infection is a common minor skin infections caused by staph. Learn how to prevent your skin from staph infection.
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VivaScope May Eliminate Need For Routine Skin Biopsies For Dermatology Patients
Many routine surgical biopsies could become a thing of the past as dermatologists may soon be sharing, reviewing and diagnosing noninvasive digital images of skin cells via the Internet.
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FDA-Approved Sun Protectant Saves Skin All Year Round
L'Oreal Paris introduces Revitalift UV Daily Moisturizing Cream with Mexoryl SX, a new daily moisturizer with advanced UV protection that protects against both short and long UVA rays -- the number one cause of skin aging.
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