In two separate studies with women, one in France and one in the U.S., the risk of breast cancer was increased for those with more moles. Researchers found in the U.S. study that women with 15 or more moles on one arm were 35% more likely to develop breast cancer than women who had no […]
If you followed the selection process for this season of America’s Next Top Model you already know about Chantelle Young, a beautiful young model with a skin condition called vitiligo. The 19 year old Chantelle Young says in one video pitch for the show, “I am the underdog, and I want to prove that one […]
A new review of a previous study on women’s acne has shown that when it comes to long-term acne treatment for women, oral contraceptives work as well as antibiotics. In the short term of 3 months, antibiotics were more effective but in the long term, after 6 months, contraceptives were equally effective. The longer time […]
If you’re considering getting a tattoo it is important to find a place that is clean and professional where you can be assured the tattoo will be done in a sterile manner. Since when you get a tattoo you are actually breaking open the skin, the potential dangers are similar to those of any surgical […]
First of all, there is very little scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of anti-cellulite creams. If they are effective at all, however, they do not remove cellulite permanently and need to be reapplied indefinitely to keep the results. In order for a topical cellulite treatment to be effective it must penetrate through multiple skin layers […]
A survey conducted by Consumer Reports showed that the most important contributing factor in deciding which sunscreen to buy was its SPF. After testing the SPF claims, however, only 2 out of the 20 tested actually protected at the advertised level. Most of the products tested between 4%-40% below the SPF they claimed. Here are […]
Rosacea Those who suffer from rosacea are often judged negatively after a first impression, according to a survey by the National Rosacea Society. According to the survey, 90% of rosacea sufferers say that the effects of rosacea on their appearance had lowered their self-esteem. Many people who suffer from rosacea avoid certain situations because of […]
Monday May 5th is “Melanoma Monday” The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has designated Monday May 5th as “Melanoma Monday” to promote awareness of skin cancer. According to the AAD, “On average, one American dies from melanoma every hour. In 2014, it is estimated that 9,710 deaths will be attributed to melanoma.” Early detection is […]
Acne is a big problem for many people. Affecting nearly 50 million Americans, acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Nearly 85 percent of all people have acne at some point in their lives, and by mid-teens, more than 40 percent of adolescents have […]
TOPICALLY APPLIED L-CARNITINE EFFECTIVE IN TREATING OILY SKIN Skin is the body’s largest organ and conditions affecting it, such as oily skin, can impact a person’s self-esteem. But Dr. Joshua Fox, founder and director of New York & New Jersey based Advanced Dermatology P.C., wants those dealing with an oily skin condition to know about […]
Warmer weather is on its way, are you going to let excessive sweating keep you from enjoying it? With warmer weather coming people with hyperhidrosis, a condition where a person sweats excessively, may be dreading the embarrassing underarm sweat they’ll experience. Having a shirt stained with sweat is a sure way to lose confidence to […]
You may have been shopping online at some point and found that skin care product you always buy at the store for a much lower price. Your first thought may be that you’re getting a great deal because online retailers don’t have the overhead costs of a brick-and-mortar business. In most cases though if the […]
