Category: Skin Care

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – If a human comes down with a rash, they might go to the doctor and come away with some ointment to put on it. Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins get skin conditions, too, but they come about their medication by queuing up nose-to-tail to rub themselves against corals.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, May 10, 2022 – Advances in bariatric surgery offer transformative benefits for many people each year. In 2017, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery estimates that 228,000 people underwent weight loss surgery.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – People with lupus have overactive immune systems that attack their own tissue, causing inflammation throughout the body.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – COLUMBUS, Ohio – Scientists have taken the first step to creating the next generation of wearable health monitors.
 

(HealthNewsDigestcom) – Melanoma is a somewhat unusual cancer—one that blooms before our very eyes, often on sun-exposed skin, and can quickly become deadly as it turns our own skin against us and spreads to other organs.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROSEMONT, Ill. – Ohio board-certified dermatologist Shannon Trotter, DO, FAOCD, FAAD, was honored as an American Academy of Dermatology Patient Care Hero for her efforts to protect teenagers from the dangers of tanning beds.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Investigators have discovered that a biodegradable nanoparticle used in medical sutures could combat a rare, sometimes-fatal autoimmune disease.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Acne is among the most common skin diseases in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, affecting up to 50 million Americans each year. It is also among the least studied.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROSEMONT, Ill. (Feb. 15, 2022) — Cold weather can be hard on your skin. When your skin becomes dry, as often happens in the winter, it can easily crack and…

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – Light therapy may accelerate the healing of skin damage from radiation therapy by up to 50%, according to a recent University at Buffalo-led study.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – You look in the mirror and notice you’re going bald. It’s a reality that many men must face. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says there’s a reason why many men lose their hair as they age. And in some cases, there are solutions.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In recent years, attention to diversity of images in visual media — TV, movies, stock photos, children’s books and more — has increased.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, December 8, 2021 – Smoking affects nearly every organ in the body and puts your overall health at risk. It damages your heart, your lungs, your bones, even your fertility. What does it do to the largest organ in the body – your skin?

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – As No-Shave November ends, many men will be returning to their razors to take off that facial hair. But Mayo Clinic dermatologists say shaving too close to the skin can cause problems for some people.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – West Islip, NY, November 29, 2021 – Skin tags are very common. Researchers estimate that about half of all adults will have at least one in their lifetime, with their incidence increasing after age 50.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – It happens to millions of people every winter: dry, cracked, red skin. It becomes the norm — something you resign yourself to during the season’s cold, dry months.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROSEMONT, Ill. — The American Academy of Dermatology highlights the importance of regular skin self-exams during National Healthy Skin Month this November. These exams help catch serious conditions early when they are most treatable

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Astoria, NY, November 5, 2021 – It’s been dubbed the “mask of pregnancy,” but melasma’s patchy brown, tan or blue-gray skin discoloration doesn’t just occur in expectant mothers.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 26, 2021) — Bringing home a new baby is a time of joy and excitement. However, caring for them can be overwhelming — even for experienced parents.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – I have several unsightly skin tags on different areas of my body. As I age, I notice more of these skin tags appearing out of nowhere. What are skin tags, and are they harmful?