Category: Skin Care

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Why do some young women frequently use indoor tanning beds, knowing that it can increase their chances of developing melanoma and other skin cancers? What could convince them to reduce that risk?

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Although sometimes it seems as if the succession of cold wintery days will never end, the truth is that the warmer, sunnier days of spring are on their way. It’s time to start preparing – and not just for spring cleaning. Your skin needs a little help adjusting to the new season if you want it to stay healthy and vibrant.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY (February 27, 2014) – Planning an escape to sunny shores? Travelers should be advised that ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun plays a significant role in the development of skin cancer, and the concentrated sun exposure received during a tropical vacation is especially dangerous.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The New Year is a great time for new beginnings and a whole new look. Noticing signs of aging or other problems with your skin? Add cosmetic skin treatments and establishing a customized skincare regimen to your list of resolutions this year.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Female high school students in states with indoor tanning laws, particularly those with parental permission laws and age restrictions, were less likely to engage in indoor tanning compared to students in states without any laws, according to a CDC study published online by the American Journal of Public Health.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The Huffington Post featured a short, yet compelling article some time ago with a photo detailing further proof of this concern. Though we are unable to see this powerful light, the consequences can negatively impact the health and looks of an individual.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – If you live in Florida, then you may not think about what the changing seasons mean for your skin. While it’s true that Florida does not go through the same type of temperature changes that other areas of the country experience, that doesn’t mean that you should care for your skin in exactly the same way throughout the year. If you’re not sure how to care for your skin during the winter in Florida, read on.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Some cryogenic wart removers-which remove warts from the skin by freezing them off-have caught fire during use at home, harming consumers or setting fire to items around the house.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – GIG HARBOR, Washington  – As women – and even some men – age, they become more and more aware of how everyday life events affect their skin and often turn to products or procedures to help reverse the natural process of aging.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – San Francisco, CA – December 30, 2013 –BuildMyBod, the company responsible for the BuildMyBod website, mobile app andBuildMyBod Promos, announced today that its first board certified dermatologist, Chad Prather, MD, of Dermasurgery Center in Baton Rouge, has joined its growing list of doctors who use its proprietary pricing platform.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Is your neck telling everyone how old you are without your permission? No matter how many twenty-ninth birthday parties you throw, you can’t fight the effects of age and gravity on this sensitive area of the body.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Both the chemical peel and dermabrasion procedures are designed to improve the overall look and feel of the skin. These procedures have similar outcomes, but they are performed differently.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY (December 12, 2013) – The new year is fast approaching, and with it comes the opportunity to ditch unhealthy habits. The Skin Cancer Foundation urges everyone to put skin health on their list of New Year’s Resolutions. Here are five healthy and potentially lifesaving habits to adopt in 2014:

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Not simply the bane of high school students the night before prom, acne can occur during any phase of life. While some people have relatively clear skin that only breaks out once in a while, others are chronically fighting a frustrating battle against severe acne.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Laser skin resurfacing is a cosmetic procedure designed to enhance the skin on the face using laser energy. The laser treatments work to remove the top layer of skin, causing the skin to regenerate a fresh, new layer that is smoother and free of many wrinkles and other imperfections.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Starbucks holiday drinks are in full swing, shop windows are loaded with Santas and twinkling trees, and plans for Black Friday deals kick into overload. These are cues for dropping temperatures too, which means your skin needs some extra TLC to get through this season.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Montclair, NJ –   While we look on the coming festivities with excitement, our skin may be feeling less optimistic. Late festive nights out on the town, endless flow of eggnog and cold temperatures can affect the texture, tone and vitality of your skin.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY (November 7, 2013) – Fall is officially upon us, and winter is just a chill away. Though summer is long gone, for many it’s guilty of leaving behind the leathery and sagging skin, brown spots and wrinkles that can result from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Dublin, Ireland, November 4th, 2013 – Scientists collaborating on an international research project led by Trinity College Dublin and the University of Dundee have identified a new genetic mutation linked to the development of a type of eczema known as atopic dermatitis (AD).

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – NEW YORK (October 2013) – All winter flakes are not made of snow. Cold weather, with its low relative humidity, wreaks havoc on our skin, making it dry and flaky.