If you've read my blog for any length of time, you'll know that I don't believe any specific foods cause acne. But do certain foods create healthy looking skin? To that I say -- absolutely! ...Read Full Post read more..
A devastating loss for parents occurred when a man who was twenty years old, still at the mercy of teen-like angst over his embarrassing uncontrollable blushing condition, committed suicide. His parents blamed it squarely on his chronic skin-redenning condition in which he could not control constantly becoming red in the face. The man himself [...] read more..
Do you get dark spots on your skin after pimples heal? Most people do. It's called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and it can be nerve-racking when you notice it (especially for the first time.) Is it a scar? Can anything be done about it? ...Read Full Post read more..
It’s the middle of a hot summer and I want to put one of my favorite sun protection tricks on your radar – because I think you’ll love it too! It’s the Coolibar collapsible sun umbrella. I love mine, and I mean I seriously LOVE mine! A sun umbrella is a practical way to protect [...]Sun Protection Umbrellas and Parasols is a post from: Dr. Bailey's Skin Care Blog read more..
Here's an interesting concept -- some researchers believe that the skin has it's own biological clock. Actually, it's probably more accurately described as an "internal clock." This clock regulates when your skin repairs and regenerates itself, and when cells divide. So, your skin does different things at different times....Read Full Post read more..
We’re giving away an ETSIS hat on our Facebook page. This is an amazing hat – you’ve got to enter the drawing! An ETSIS hat is like no other – it’s glamorous at the same time it’s brilliant. When I wear mine people ask me if I’m a movie star, really, they honestly do. Yes [...]Summer Sun Hat Giveaway! is a post from: Dr. Bailey's Skin Care Blog read more..
Your acne skin care routine should change with the seasons. Get the basics of a summer acne skin care routine, and keep pimples and breakouts away. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders) read more..
So, my last post dealt with different types of sunscreen and how you can choose one that is right for you. But I didn't realize there is actually another sunscreen option -- powder mineral sunscreen -- until I read this blog post by Jen Adkins, our About.com Guide to Skin Care....Read Full Post read more..
Just yesterday at one of my skin care classes, we got onto the subject of using toothpaste on pimples. This is a super common tip, and I think most people have tried it even if solely out of curiosity....Read Full Post read more..
As if we don’t have enough to worry about when taking the various acne medications out there which are readily available, there are some new ones I learned about and never even heard of until I read this. They had to do with some known side effects of the most commonly prescribed acne medication – any number of antibiotics that are used to help clear acne, as well as another side effect of the already side effect-ridden isotretinoin otherwise popularly known as Accutane. As you well know by now if you’ve been reading my blog, I’ve always advocated more natural approaches to treating acne, not only externally with natural cleansers with naturally active ingredients, but also by using things like herbal supplements and dietary changes to help internally treat the underlying conditions that cause acne. Antibiotics that are used to treat acne were found to cause unexplained sore throats in the patients that use them. At least more often than they had them before they started on the medication, which strongly infers that the reason for their sore throats was the medication and not some other outlying circumstance. In my opinion, long term antibiotic use can be dangerous because it [...] read more..
As soon as time evolves, the matter of environmental issues just isn’t one that is likely to simply cease to exist. Men and women are constantly seeking more ways to modify the way they travel - some from a viewpoint of cost and some from true concern with the environment. Most, primarily, look at it [...]Related posts:
I've managed to make it this far into the summer before getting a sunburn -- probably a new record for me. I've made it a point to make sure I'm wearing sunscreen. It's amazing what a little aging on the skin will prompt you to do....Read Full Post read more..
You may know the best foods for your skin, but do you know the foods that may be linked to acne and other complexion problems? WebMD asks experts about what they think are the worst foods for skin health.the possible links between foods and skin problems. (Source: WebMD Health) read more..
Conclusions Infectious diseases, acne, and eczemas are the most common skin disorders seen in dermatology clinics in rural Yucatan, Mexico. Our findings may be useful in the development of public health initiatives targeting rural communities in this region. (Source: International Journal of Dermatology) read more..
For the past month or so I have been moisturizing every night with 1/2 Acne.org Moisturizer and 1/2 AHA+. I mix them up in my palm before applying. It’s been great. My skin is staying even toned and perfect and because the AHA+ is diluted by the Moisturizer, it is not too strong for nightly [...] read more..
Add your voice to the About.com Acne site. I know you have a ton to share!How Has Acne Affected You? - Even though acne is "just" a skin condition, it can affect much more than just your skin. Has acne affected your life? Time to vent a little....Read Full Post read more..
A reader sent me this. It’s cute and made me chuckle. Of course, these sunbathers shouldn’t. Hope they’ve got an antioxidant rich smoothie in that cooler to help with the free radicals that are inevitable, because no sunscreen can block all the rays all the time…. and, all of you who are regular readers of [...]Just for fun….. is a post from: Dr. Bailey's Skin Care Blog read more..
This is part one of a kind of fun and interesting article series about some triggers for acne that occur with some people that you may not have thought of. Of course the main triggers still remain hormonal and herditary in nature of course, but there are always outside factors that can influence whether [...] read more..
Mental health services which help people who suffer from skin conditions like acne or eczema should get more funding, according to a new report. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please support the Doctors In Chains campaign for the medics tortured and sentenced for up to 15 years in Bahrain. #FreeDoctors read more..
I hope you learned a lot about acne this month, about what causes it and, most importantly, how to treat it. I personally have used this month to reevaluate what's working for my skin, and what's not. For example, I've made it a point to put sunscreen on (nearly) every day. But there are still a few things I could do better. Like I could stop popping pimples (hey, I don't do it all the time but occasionally I just can't help myself.)...Read Full Post read more..
It’s that time again – we’re celebrating our day of liberation, all those decades ago that occurred here in the US. We often forget that we owe our tremendous freedoms and access to really pursue our dreams and fulfill ourselves here. It’s nice to have a holiday to really memorialize how we got here [...] read more..
Authors: Kwon HH, Yoon JY, Hong JS, Jung JY, Park MS, Suh DH Abstract Recent studies have suggested that dietary factors, specifically glycaemic load, may be involved in the pathogenesis of acne. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical and histological effects on acne lesions of a low glycaemic load diet. A total of 32 patients with mild to moderate acne were randomly assigned to either a low glycaemic load diet or a control group diet, and completed a 10-week, parallel dietary intervention trial. Results indicate successful lowering of the glycaemic load. Subjects within the low glycaemic group demonstrated significant clinical improvement in the number of both non-inflammatory and inflammatory acne lesions. Histopathological examination of skin samples revealed severa... read more..
DiscussionAcromegaly is caused by abnormal growth hormone and IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1) after the growth plates are closed. It is called gigantism if it occurs when the growth plates are open and causes increased linear growth. Acromegaly, since it acts on closed growth plates, shows other physical signs including frontal bossing, prognathism, coarse facial features, macrocephaly, moderate obesity, thickened skin, thickened fingers and toes, hyperhidrosis and other problems. If the IGF-1 exposure is prolonged other problems occur such as cardiac hypertrophy and osteoarthritis. Benign tumors are also relatively common with acromegaly, but increased risk of malignancies is controversial. Acromegaly usually occurs in the 3rd decade but gigantism can occur at any age prior to growt... read more..
Abstract Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) is a well-known acne-inducing factor which causes inflammatory skin lesions by enhancing cytokine production through toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2). Green tea extract catechin has been documented to possess anti-inflammatory effects. However, little is known about the mechanisms involved or any direct effect of green tea catechin on acne. The present study investigated the therapeutic effects and mechanism of polyphenon-60, also known as green tea catechin compound, on acne in vitro and in vivo. In a clinical study using topical polyphenon-60 treatment, acne patients showed symptomatic improvement with decrease in the number of comedos and pustules. To investigate the mechanism underlying the activity of polyphenon-60 in acne thera...MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please support the Doctors In Chains campaign for the medics tortured and sentenced for up to 15 years in Bahrain. #FreeDoctors read more..
Adobe’s much-anticipated new Photoshop version is ultimately here. Having now upgraded to CS6 in the office, we are able to say that thus far it seems to be a superb upgrade, with a lot of additional features to get fascinated with. A couple of red herrings happen to be included for good measure, for example [...]Related posts:
According to the National Headache Foundation, silent migraine ailment has the identical trigger factors similar to other sorts of migraine situations. These trigger factors include following:* Biological Reasons: based on the investigation carried out by the National Headache Foundation, the inflammation of the blood vessels on the brain may lead to the reduction of the [...]Related posts:
