Skin Care

Drug Effective In Treatment of Heavy Psoriasis Patients

A meta-analysis of four randomized Phase III placebo-controlled trials confirms that the injectable drug Efalizumab, a humanized therapeutic antibody designed to selectively and reversibly…    

Natural signal holds promise for psoriasis, age-related skin damage

The body may hold a secret to normalizing skin cell growth that is over zealous in psoriasis and non-melanoma skin cancers and too slow…    

Protecting Your Eyes from Dangers of the Summer Sun

The sun provides enjoyment, but over-exposure can damage your skin and your eyes.

The harm to your eyes comes from the ultraviolet…    

Protect Your Skin in Colder Months

Just because it’s cold or cloudy, don’t get lulled into the false security of thinking you can ignore protecting your skin against the sun.…    

Doctors warn of poisoning from hand gels

At least two people have become intoxicated by drinking hand-sanitizing gels, a potentially deadly habit, doctors reported on Wednesday.

A prison inmate…    

A new way to fight ageing

A new anti-aging ingredient developed by UNSW researchers is expected to be available in skin products as early as next year.

Known…    

Tea aids recovery of radiation damaged skin

A team of American and German researchers have discovered that tea extracts can help reduce the skin damage caused by cancer radiation therapy.

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Encouraging a Lifetime of Healthy Skin Right from the Beginning

Almost right from the beginning of a child’s life, parents encourage their children to be healthy eaters while being active and fit. This also…    

A Balancing Act: Hormones and the Skin

Throughout her life, a woman may blame many things on her hormones: unpredictable emotions, weight gain and even changes in her skin, hair and…    

Choosing the Right Sunscreen

Before you head outdoors to enjoy summer activities, slather on the sunscreen. The average adult requires 1 ounce of sunscreen—2 tablespoons’ worth—for full body…    

New skin care regimen proves effective for Rosacea

Rosacea is a disabling skin condition characterized by facial redness and has historically been challenging to treat.

But, new research published by…    

Eczema In Children Exposed To Cats

Children who are exposed to cats soon after birth may have an increased risk of developing eczema, according to a study to be presented…    

Topical therapies show promise for Psoriasis

Psoriasis, a chronic skin condition characterized by thick, red, scaly patches that itch and bleed, not only makes the activities of daily life difficult,…    

Topical Therapies Show Promise for the Treatment of Psoriasis

Psoriasis, a chronic skin condition characterized by thick, red, scaly patches that itch and bleed, not only makes the activities of daily life difficult,…    

Remicade Shows Efficacy for Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

Remicade (infliximab) has shown significant efficacy for the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis involving the skin, researchers here reported. The drug is already…    

Demystifying Psoriasis

To put a face to the face-disfiguring disease and help clarify many of its myths and misconceptions, filmmaker and psoriasis sufferer Fred…    

Think twice before getting tattoo, expert advises

According to Dr. Roy Geronemus, most people make the decision to get a tattoo on a whim, with very few giving it careful thought…    

Aldara cream remedies skin damage from sun

A particular type of skin lesion called actinic keratosis, caused by long-term exposure to the sun, responds well to thrice-weekly application of…    

Skin lesions seen with newer arthritis drugs

Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis with the potent TNF-alpha blocking drugs—such as Enbrel and Remicade, for example—is linked to an increase in dermatological…    

Warnings and alternatives boost sun protection

Showing people pictures of how sun has damaged their skin and encouraging them to use sunless tanning lotions appear to give many people the…    

Skiing on powder snow gives faster tans: report

Skiers get suntanned faster on new powder snow than on old, wet snow, which absorbs far more of the sun’s ultraviolet rays, according to…    

Sunbed-loving Europeans face cancer epidemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned young Europeans Thursday that their taste for getting a tan even before they hit the beach could result…    

Tattoos ink may contain heavy metals: study

Dirty needles may be the chief health concern with tattoos, but preliminary research suggests the inks used to make the body art may harbor…    

Most nipple, genital piercing problems not treated

Most people who have their nipples or genitals pierced develop complications such as infections or irritation, but only a handful seek professional help as…    

Wrinkle-filler may curb HIV-related facial wasting

HIV patients who suffer from facial wasting associated with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) may be helped by injections of poly-L-lactic, Washington DC-based…