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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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Spare Your Feet This Winter! Keep Your Feet And Toes Warm And Toasty With These Tips Spare Your Feet This Winter! Keep Your Feet And Toes Warm And Toasty With These Tips
Spare Your Feet This Winter! Keep Your Feet And Toes Warm And Toasty With These Tips Brrr... It’s cold outside! Sandals are out this season and boots and wool socks are all the rage. With the winter season in full swing, our feet tend to face some unique challenges when it comes to foot care. Here are some helpful tips to keep your feet and toes warm and comfortable this winter. 1. Wool or any warm socks: Wool can absorb a high amount of moisture, even more than cotton, and stays insulated even when feet are wet. Toe warmers and leg warmers are also nice options for keeping warm when outside for an extended period of time. 2. Appropriate footwear: Closed in shoes, above the…

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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. Fortunate…

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