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  • Rosacea Dos And Don'ts


    According to the National Rosacea Society, over 16 million Americans are afflicted with rosacea. This common skin condition causes redness of the face that sometimes looks like acne. Although there is no known cure for this condition, there are a few dos and don'ts to follow that will help keep it under control.  Do Identify Your Triggers The best way to stay in remission and prevent rosacea flare-ups is to identify what triggers an outbreak so that you can avoid it in the future.
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  • Be A (Cold) Sore Loser: Natural Remedies To Heal Your Cold Sores


    Cold sores are no fun by themselves, but the duration of time that they stick around for is probably their least adorable attribute. If you don't have the time or resources to go to the doctor and get a prescription for some high-intensity cold sore killer, what are you to do to speed the process along? If you're looking for some at-home remedies to speed those cold sores off and away, then here's what you need to know.
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  • Using Tea Tree Oil To Treat Your Adult Acne


    Have you tried numerous acne treatments with salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide with no relief? Every case of adult acne is different, and while these conventional treatments work for some, they are ineffective for others. There's another more natural acne treatment you may want to try if your breakouts have not responded to conventional treatments: tea tree oil. Here's a closer look at this substance and how you can use it to calm your breakouts.
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  • Four Factors That Will Affect How Effective Your Laser Hair Removal Session Is


    Most people need more than one laser hair removal treatment in order to experience the effects they desire. Some people need two or three while others need seven or eight. Understanding what factors influence how effective laser hair treatment is – and therefore how many treatments you'll need in total – can help you get the results you desire in as few sessions as possible. Hair Color and Texture The laser is attracted to melanin, which is the pigment in your hair.
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  • 3 Skin Issues That Can Be Treated By A Dermatologist


    If you believe that you have a serious skin issue, then it is in your best interest to call on the services of a professional dermatologist. Throughout the course of this brief guide, you will learn about just a few skin problems, their potential causes, and how a dermatologist can potentially help you recover from the issue. Acne Perhaps one of the most common issues that are treated by dermatologist, acne can be a deeply unsettling experience that can leave you with scarred tissue and a damaged sense of self worth.
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  • What To Expect When You Have Skin Cancer Surgery


    If you're scheduled for skin cancer surgery, you may be worried about a lot of things. Cancer in itself is a scary diagnosis to deal with. Besides the stress of that, you may also be worried how the surgery will affect your appearance, especially if the cancer is on your face. Thanks to the surgical techniques used today, your doctor is able to remove the precise amount of tissue needed to get rid of the cancer while doing the least amount of damage to your appearance.
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  • 3 Things Parents Need To Know About Acne Fulminans


    While all types of acne are distressing to sufferers, some types are worse than others. Acne fulminans is considered themost severe type of acne, and it can be disabling for teenagers that develop it. Here are three things parents need to know about acne fulminans. What are the signs of acne fulminans? Acne fulminans develops young teenagers who have had either mild or moderate acne in the past. This acne suddenly gets much worse, and painful lesions appear on the face, chest and upper part of the back.
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  • Laser Hair Removal Questions And Answers


    If you have excess hair on your legs, bikini area, or face, you may have considered getting it removed using laser therapy. This process has been touted as one of the most successful and longest lasting ways to have unwanted hair removed. Before you make an appointment to receive laser hair removal, it's important to know all of the facts. Read on to have some of the most commonly asked questions answered.
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