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Do You Suffer From Acne? Tips To Maintain Clear, Healthy Looking Skin Do You Suffer From Acne? Tips To Maintain Clear, Healthy Looking Skin
Do You Suffer From Acne? Tips To Maintain Clear, Healthy Looking Skin According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), acne affects nearly 50 million Americans every year. Acne is considered a skin disease of the pilosebaceous unit, which is the skin pore and associated hair follicle/oil complex.  While acne typically affects adolescents and young adults, it can begin and even worsen for adults in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Acne will typically resolve itself, but it can take years to decades to completely dissipate.   Acne is caused by five main factors: Excess sebum or oil production; Clogged pores…

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Skincare On The Go: Six Tips To Keep Your Skin Healthy While Traveling Skincare On The Go: Six Tips To Keep Your Skin Healthy While Traveling
Skincare On The Go: Six Tips To Keep Your Skin Healthy While Traveling Our busy lives and travel plans can sometimes get in the way of our daily skincare routine. Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and serves to protect you in many ways; therefore, it is in our interest to take care of it. Here are six essential tips to care for your skin when you’re on the go: 1. Hydration: Drinking water throughout the day is one of the best steps you can take to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy. Grab a reusable water bottle to keep with you while you’re at work, on the go in the car or while you’re at the gym. It is recommended that women drink 11.5 cups of w…

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CareMount Expert Offers Advice On Springtime Protection For Your Skin CareMount Expert Offers Advice On Springtime Protection For Your Skin
CareMount Expert Offers Advice On Springtime Protection For Your Skin The daffodils and forsythia are starting to flower, the days are getting warmer, and with the arrival of spring, so too comes itchy skin. According to CareMount Medical Dermatologist, Brent D. Wainwright, MD, FAAD, the main offenders are invisible allergens in the air, pollen and mold. Spring allergens When susceptible individuals are exposed to pollen, the immune system is activated, initiating an inflammatory reaction caused by histamine, a natural substance released by the body to fight the allergy. This not only leads to itchy eyes and sneezing but may also irritate the skin. Fortuna…

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CareMount Expert Lists Must-Haves For Medicine Cabinet And First Aid Kit CareMount Expert Lists Must-Haves For Medicine Cabinet And First Aid Kit
CareMount Expert Lists Must-Haves For Medicine Cabinet And First Aid Kit Thinking about getting started on your spring cleaning? Don’t neglect your medicine cabinet or first aid kit essentials this season! As you begin your cleaning, make note of the items you currently have and what you will need to stock up on, and be sure to throw out any medications or prescriptions that have expired. Use this handy list of top 10 medicine cabinet must-haves and top five first aid kit picks to make sure you and your family are prepared for unexpected and seasonal ailments. Medicine Cabinet 1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Relieves mild-to-moderate pain and reduces fever, but …

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