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Skin Concerns

How to Minimize Acne Scarring

How to Minimize Acne Scarring

Acne scarring may not be entirely preventable, however you can take measures to minimize scarring. The good news is that non-inflamed blemishes such as whiteheads and blackheads are unlikely to cause scarring. Unfortunately, not all acne remains in a non-inflamed...

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Tips on dealing with acne after 40

Tips on dealing with acne after 40

If you think only teenagers suffer from acne, think again. Your chance of developing acne rises as we approach menopause. You can thank your hormones if you start breaking out in your forties. If you have not dealt with acne since your teens, your experience is likely...

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Five myths about acne

Five myths about acne

Acne is a skin disorder that will affect 17 million Americans at some point in their lives.  Acne happens when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. These hair follicles are linked to our sebaceous glands. An oily substance  called sebum...

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I have a sunburn. Now what?

I have a sunburn. Now what?

  It happens to even the most conscientious of sunscreen users -- sunburn. I wear sunscreen every single day and I still will fail to take my own advice. Last summer, for example, we left the hotel and were at Disney World all day long. I was so careful to...

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Five skin conditions made worse by the sun

Five skin conditions made worse by the sun

Sunburn. Skin cancer. Wrinkles. If I asked you to name three side effects of sun exposure, you most likely would have named the three I listed above. Sun exposure can wreak havoc on other skin conditions, though, making them much worse. Today, we are taking a look at...

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Acne scars and sun exposure: What you need to know

Acne scars and sun exposure: What you need to know

Summer is almost here! Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching and if you live in a warm climate, you most likely will be near the water. If you have acne scars, there are some precautions you need to take before you head out to soak up the sun. Last summer, we were...

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Acne or Rosacea? A case of skincare confusion

Acne or Rosacea? A case of skincare confusion

Pimples? Redness?  Before you reach for acne skincare products, I'd like to take a look at a common area of skincare confusion - Is it Acne or Rosacea? If you begin to notice pimples and redness on your skin, it is only logical to assume that you have acne. These are...

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