Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Head sores range from peeling skin to red lesions on the scalp and head. These sores may occur as a result of infections, medical conditions and/or infestations. Head sores are usually associated with itchy skin conditions that cause continuous scratching of the head and scalp.
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Scars are a result of the body's natural healing process. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the worse your initial injury, the more likely you are to develop a scar as the wound heals. Burns are no exception to this rule.
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Numbness in the hands generally means a loss of feeling in the area. Symptoms can include a tingling or burning sensation, sharp pain, or weakness. Hand numbness is usually due to pressure on the nerves or blood vessels leading from the wrist, arm, or fingers.
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Unlike steam rooms, which warm you with moist air, saunas use dry heat to make you work up a sweat. A sauna helps soothe aching muscles, but that may not be its only benefit. Some experts think that a few minutes in a sauna are helpful for acne-prone skin. Others, however, believe it might make acne worse.
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If you spent much of your teenage years battling acne, or youβre still in the war, you may be left with indented, or atrophic, scars on your face to show for it. Indented scars most often develop as a result of cystic acne, but may also be due to an outbreak of chickenpox.
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Blackhead strips work in minutes to remove blackheads from just about any area on the face. Some masks are made to remove blackheads, but they do not always work as quickly as the strips.
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Indoor tanning lotions provide a safe way to get that desired summertime glow. The lotions contain an ingredient called DHA, or dihydroxyacetone, which reacts with your skin and triggers a change in skin color. This reaction occurs whether you are indoors or outdoors.
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Hyperpigmentation, the medical term for skin discoloration, is caused by overproduction of melanin. When the darkening appears in large patches on your forehead, cheeks or temples, it is called melasma.
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Isopropyl alcohol, more commonly known as rubbing alcohol, has a number of applications in the health industry and is a familiar staple in most home medicine cabinets. According to Medical Dictionary, the name "rubbing alcohol"
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Acne blemishes can be filled with oil, bacteria and dead skin cells--therefore acne treatments must flush out and/or dry these contents. One such treatment is benzoyl peroxide, which is an over-the-counter medication available to treat acne breakouts.
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Dark patches on the skin, or hyperpigmentation, are quite common, and can appear for a number of reasons. Inflammation caused by skin irritation, rashes, or acne blemishes can cause skin discoloration, as can pregnancy or birth control pills.
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Alpha hydroxy acids, or AHAs, are natural acids derived from fruits such as oranges and lemons. In facial skincare products, the acids are often listed as sugar cane extract, glycolic acid, malic acid, triple fruit acid or lactic acid.
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For people searching for the best ingredients skin-care manufacturers have to offer, peptides are at the top of the list. The skin contains natural peptides, which contribute to the structural strength of the skin and keep it plump and firm. But peptides used in skin care are lab-created.
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Peptides are naturally occurring amino acids, which are building blocks of the protein collagen. Therefore, they are a common ingredient in anti-aging products for the skin.
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When applied topically, the lactic acid in milk will gradually reduce skin's pigmentation, resulting in a lighter complexion. Overall results vary, but the book β1,001 Home Remedies and Natural Cures: From Your Kitchen and Garden" mentions that maximum results are achieved after three weeks of daily treatment.
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Mildly chapped lips are uncomfortable enough, but when your lips become so dry and damaged that they crack, the situation can become painful.
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Jojoba oil isn't really an oil at all -- it's actually a type of liquid wax. The substance is very similar to oil in human skin, also called sebum. It may seem counterintuitive to smear oil on your face, especially if you're prone to breakouts, but jojoba might actually make greasy skin better.
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When acne strikes, it can be a bumpy ride. Dealing with pimples, whiteheads and embedded blackheads is stressful until you find the right products to wipe out oil and sebum, kill bacteria and soothe the skin.
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Emu oil is prized as an odorless anti-inflammatory skin supplement. With a creamy consistency, it's readily absorbed through the skin and contains essential and beneficial fatty acids. Emu oil is used as an emollient in cosmetic products and may help reduce the appearance of aging.
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Certain conditions, such as perioral dermatitis, psoriasis or eczema, can cause flaky and dry skin around your nose or on the corners of your mouth. In fact, peeling, cracked and reddish skin on the face may be the body's response to exposure to winter weather or frequent use of harsh detergents or soaps.
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