Skincare and Beauty

A receding hairline is frequently a symptom of androgenetic alopecia, also known as male- or female-pattern baldness. It’s a condition characterized by excessive hair fall. While the loss often starts gradually, you eventually notice a thinning or receding of the…
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Fingernails and toenails both consist of layers of the protein keratin. Healthy nails are smooth and consistent in color; they do not have grooves, spots or discoloration. However, older people may develop vertical ridges in the nails. If you have…
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Your hair gets oily because of your sebaceous glands. These glands, located near the hair follicles in your scalp, excrete an oily liquid called sebum. When the correct amount of sebum clings to your hair, it gives it moisture and…
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Glycolic acid is a common ingredient in skin care products and also is used in chemical facial peels. It penetrates skin well and has certain effects that make it beneficial for skin. An alpha-hydroxy acid, glycolic acid occurs in several…
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A small yellow or white discoloration on the toenail, under the tip, may appear before you see other symptoms of toenail fungus. Without treatment, the fungal infection may spread to the entire toenail. Toenail fungus (onychomycosis) may affect one or…
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Your hair health is a reflection of your overall health. There are a variety of natural remedies you can incorporate into your daily routine to assure you grow healthy hair. Certain nutrients are known for promoting hair health. Eating foods…
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As people get older, gravity takes it toll on almost everyone. This means certain areas of your body start to sag. Regular exercise can help keep area from sagging, though–including your breasts. Most women would love to have the bodies…
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Dry eye syndrome can be frustrating and painful. Many people who experience dry eye syndrome complain of blurry vision, general pain, inflammation of the eyelids, and a feeling as though something is scratching the eye. It is important to learn…
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“Leaflets of three, beware of me,” is an age-old axiom taught to children to help them identify poison ivy. Surprisingly, most people don’t develop a rash after their first romp through this deliciously-evil but innocent-looking plant, says the American Academy…
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Overview A common misconception about deep tissue massage is that it’s extremely painful for the client and strenuous for the massage therapist, consisting of rough and forceful strokes by way of knuckles, elbows and fists. These imaginings couldn’t be further…
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Overview The occasional breakout can be uncomfortable and make you feel less than confident. But developing an acne cyst can make you want to hide from public view forever. Even worse, acne cysts can cause severe scarring. That makes it…
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Overview Pimples are a type of acne, and the word is often used as a catch-all for various types, including whiteheads, cysts, pustules, papules or nodules. Their growth is the result of clogged skin pores. Though there are endless quick…
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Overview Laser skin resurfacing has the remarkable ability to correct many signs of aging, such as age spots, dark eye circles, dull skin and fine wrinkles, as well as other cosmetic defects. The American Academy of Dermatology states that while…
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Overview Cocoa butter is made from the cream-colored fat of cocoa beans, the same beans used to make chocolate. Due to its moisturizing and nourishing properties, as well as its pleasant chocolate scent, cocoa butter is added to lotions, creams,…
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Overview Sweating is usually nothing more than a minor annoyance, but in some cases it leads to excess body odor. Perspiration by itself is mostly odorless; body odor is caused by bacteria that feed on the oil produced by the…
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There are few things more embarrassing and damaging to a person’s self image than acne. There are also few things more frustrating than spending a small fortune on chemical-laden products that don’t seem to work. One alternative is making your…
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Overview African Americans who suffer from acne have special concerns regarding skin care for the acne-prone areas. African Americans are more likely to develop hyperpigmentation, or darkening of the skin, in acne-prone areas. The risk of scarring is increased, which…
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Overview Age spots (photoaging spots) generally present as light to dark brown patches on your hands, face, legs or feet. Age spots, which go by the medical names lentigines or lentigos, may look like a large freckle that appears by…
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A scar forms when the skin incurs an injury, cut or burn that affects the skin. As a result, tough cells, called fibroblasts, form in the place of the skin that was formerly there. The scar tissue is not as…
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Overview There are very few methods of hair removal that can prevent hair from growing back. Most hair removal options only provide temporary solutions. Waxing, shaving and depilatories are all affordable and effective options, but only provide short-term results. This…
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Our bodies are constantly revived. The stomach lining is replaced every five days and red blood cells have a 120 day life span. How we treat ourselves mentally and physically affect healthy cell reproduction and because the regeneration process of…
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Overview Sun damage on the skin is akin to the effects of aging, promoting wrinkling and the growth of liver spots, otherwise known as age spots. Common in people over 40, according to the Mayo Clinic, liver spots are a…
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Overview Hyperpigmentation is both harmless and common, says the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD). Generally speaking, hyperpigmentation occurs when parts of your skin turn darker due to excessive amounts of melanin (the pigment that gives your skin its hue)…
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Overview Acne is a dermatological condition comprised of painful areas of irritation on the skin. These areas range from whiteheads to pimples and cysts. Acne is caused by an over production of sebum or oil, irregular shedding of skin and…
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PABA is an acronym for para-aminobenzoic acid, made popular as the active ingredient in early sunscreen formulations. PABA is a naturally occurring substance that is sometimes referred to as vitamin Bx, but is not, according to the National Institutes of…
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Overview Most people consider acne a teenage issue, and with good reason: about 85 percent of teens suffer from it each year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). But adults–especially adult women–also get acne in large numbers, states…
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Lyrica is used for the treatment of long-term pain in the joints, tendons, muscles, and soft tissues. Lyrica is also approved for the treatment of pain from shingles, as well as pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a disease that…
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Overview The legs are often overlooked when it comes to skin care, but they are prone to most of the same skin problems that the face, hands, feet and other areas of the body experience. Dry skin and improper shaving…
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Overview Collagen is an ingredient in the skin that makes the skin strong and pliant. It helps the skin maintain its youthful shape, and plays an important part in helping the skin heal from injury. If collagen production slows down,…
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Hair becomes damaged when it is processed, colored, burned and otherwise abused through the course of each day. Straightening, relaxing and overall misuse of your hair can render it dry, split and messy. If you long for the nourished locks…
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