Acne Treatment, Anti-Aging Strategies, and Scar Management

Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.

Benefit of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Extra virgin coconut oil is used to protect and heal the skin starting from the inside. Coconut oil is anti-bacterial and anti-microbial and has antioxidants that work to combat the signs of aging. The oil is easily absorbed into the skin due to its relatively small molecular structure.

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Vitamin C for Cystic Acne

Cystic acne, the most severe type of acne, can leave you with painful, pus-filled cysts on your face and body. Leaving them alone go away naturally is not an option. Over--the--counter medications, prescription ointments and drugs as well as laser therapies are often used to treat cystic acne.

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How to Cover Burn Scars

Burns often leave raised, discolored scars. If you’ve suffered a burn on a noticeable area, such as your face, arms or legs, you might not be able to hide the scars completely. However, there are special, color-correcting cosmetics that can make burn scars less noticeable.

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Cracked, Itchy Feet

Cracked, itchy feet can be extremely uncomfortable and a potential source of embarrassment. In most cases, the cracked skin is little more than a nuisance, but in severe cases, it can lead to serious infection. Contact your physician if it becomes extremely bothersome or you experience bleeding.

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How to Clear Up Acne From Steroids

Acne is one of the many side effects from steroids. Acne occurs from the usage of steroids because the sebaceous glands on the skin secrete more oils due to the increase of androgen levels in the body from the steroids. Acne of steroid users is most commonly found on the back, shoulders and face.

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How to Close Pores from Blackheads on Your Face

Pores are responsible for keeping your skin healthy and hydrated. Unfortunately, they are sometimes prone to overproducing a certain type of oil. This can lead to bacterial infections, or acne, and leave your pores looking larger than before.

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Toothpaste on Itchy Skin

If you’ve ever searched through online health advice forums, you’ve probably seen toothpaste recommended as a home remedy for everything from acne to mosquito bites. While some people claim toothpaste clears pimples and helps stop itch, others experience painfully dry and irritated skin.

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How to Make Vegetable Glycerin Face Soap

Pure soap is made with a combination of sodium hydroxide, which is lye, and fats or oils. Combined in the right ratio, the ingredients are chemically transformed into glycerin and soap. Hand-crafted soap retains the glycerin, making it a richer, more soothing and moisturizing product than commercial soaps.

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Healthy Diet With Accutane

Accutane is a medication doctors prescribe for certain skin conditions, but the product has dangerous side effects. A healthy diet might improve your health.

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How to Dry Out a Sinus That Is Congested With Mucus

A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, can occur when the sinus cavities become inflamed or irritated. This inflammation can inhibit the sinuses from draining, causing mucus to build up in the nasal passages. Sinus congestion is uncomfortable and can cause you to have difficulty breathing.

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How to Get Rid of Dull Skin

Dull skin can make you look tired and old, even when you're well rested. When your skin has a layer of dead skin cells on the surface, your skin doesn't reflect light as it naturally would with new, healthy skin.

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Can You Use Lemon Juice to Remove Warts?

When warts pop up, doctors treat them with chemical peels, painful shots, burning, or freezing. If all of these procedures sound a bit like torture, you'd probably rather live with a wart than see a doctor. Many natural remedies, however, are just as effective as a chemical or surgical treatment.

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How to Remove an Indented Scar

Indented scars, or “ice-pick” scars, commonly result from acne outbreaks. Proper acne treatment can help prevent some scarring, though in severe acne cases indented scarring is almost inevitable. However, there are treatment methods available to remove ice-pick scarring.

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Uses for Skin So Soft

Although Avon's Skin So Soft was originally a bath oil, many people have found it useful for other applications, including use as a household cleaner. Since its introduction, Avon has expanded the bath oil to an entire line that today includes insect repellent, body oil and deodorant.

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Causes of Tongue Blisters

Tongue blisters, small bumps that often turn into ulcers, can be caused by viruses, trauma or allergy. Blisters on the tongue can cause pain and interfere with eating and drinking.

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Alternatives for Aloe

Aloe is a gel derived from the pulpy leaves of the aloe vera plant. For thousands of years, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), aloe has been used for treating wounds, infections and burns. The aloe vera plant is native to tropical and subtropical climates in Africa, the Caribbean and South America.

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The Effects of Retin-A on the Skin

Whether you're looking to repair sun damage, fight acne or get rid of those pesky crow's feet around your eyes, you may be considering a skin-care regimen that involves Retin-A. The brand name of the vitamin-A derivative retinol, Retin-A is available by prescription to improve the overall texture and look of your skin.

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How to Treat Sweat Acne on the Chest

Acne on your chest or body can be embarrassing. Working up a sweat during intense exercise may burn calories, improve your cardiovascular fitness and make you feel good, but it may also bring on an acne breakout.

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How to Stimulate Collagen & Elastin Production in the Body

The elasticity and structure of your skin is maintained by two vital proteins called elastin and collagen. These proteins make up nearly 25 percent of your body’s total protein count. As you get older, they decrease. Knowing how to increase these vital proteins will help you keep your skin looking healthy and youthful.

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How to Relieve Itchy & Swollen Skin

Itchy, swollen skin is an aggravating, unsightly condition that can be caused by many factors, including hypersensitivity to foods, cleaning products, pet hair, viruses or fungi. If you experience skin irritations and eruptions, several self-treatment options may alleviate your symptoms while your body heals.

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