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Hyperoxia May Slow Formation Of Wrinkles

Main Category: Dermatology
Article Date: 30 Jun 2010 – 1:00 PDT

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It’s no secret that UVB radiation from the sun causes wrinkles. However, a Japanese study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology
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Very Few Sunscreens Appear To Be Any Good – Hats, Shirts And Shade Still Best

Editor’s ChoiceMain Category: Dermatology
Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals
Article Date: 25 May 2010 – 1:00 PDT

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A new report which stated that exaggerated claims made by many sunscreens, as well as possible links between added vitamin [...]

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Sunscreen Safety And Effectiveness

Main Category: Dermatology
Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals
Article Date: 25 May 2010 – 1:00 PDT

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Sunscreen active ingredients, which are compounds that absorb, scatter or reflect ultraviolet (UV) light, are regulated as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs by [...]

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An Overview Of Severe Acne Treatment Methods

Some of the symptoms most commonly associated with severe acne are inflammation, scarring, extensive skin damage, and deep cysts. Aggressive treatment issued by an experienced dermatologist is necessary for severe acne. Treatment may prolong for years, but most of the time it is successful.
Severe Acne Treatment Methods
The best treatment for severe acne used by dermatologists [...]

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Slapdash Slatherers Increase Risk Of Dangerous Sunburn

Nearly nine out of ten people (87 per cent) could be risking dangerous levels of skin damage, which can lead to skin cancer, because they are either not using the right amount of sunscreen, not sure of the amount they use or are not using any at all – according to a new survey by [...]

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What Is Sunburn? What Causes Sunburn?

Sunburn is skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight. After excessive exposure to UV light, skin overheats and becomes red and painful. It may later peel or blister. Sunburn (erythema solare) usually appears within a few hours after sun exposure and may take from several days to several weeks to fade…

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Smokers With Common Autoimmune Disorder At Higher Risk For Skin Damage

As if there weren’t enough reasons to stop smoking, a team of researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) have just found another. A study led by Dr. Christian A Pineau, Co-Director of the Lupus and Vasculitis clinic at the MUHC, has clearly linked skin damage and rashes to smoking [...]

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Hairdressers Wave Goodbye To Bad Hand Days, UK

A trial commissioned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that hairdressers say ‘yes’ to reducing their very high chances of getting dermatitis and other uncomfortable skin conditions by wearing non-latex gloves during their work. Owing to the amount of contact that hairdressers have with chemicals in hair products and water, [...]

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