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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 …

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What Is Psoriasis? A CareMount Medical Expert Explains What Is Psoriasis? A CareMount Medical Expert Explains
What Is Psoriasis? A CareMount Medical Expert Explains According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, approximately 7.5 million people in the U.S. have psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that speeds up the growth cycle of skin cells causing the development of thick red plaques on the skin with overlying silvery scales. Plaques are typically found on the elbows, knees, lower back and scalp; however, psoriasis can develop anywhere on the body, including nails and skin folds. Psoriasis is not contagious and cannot be transmitted to others. Psoriasis typically occurs in adults; however, children can also be susceptible. About 80…

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Spray Or Lotion: Which Sunscreen Works Best? Spray Or Lotion: Which Sunscreen Works Best?
Spray Or Lotion: Which Sunscreen Works Best? The short answer is: it doesn’t matter -- as long as you wear sunscreen in some form, said Arlene Cohen, oncology nurse at HealthAlliance Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Cohen recommends creams for drier skin and the face, gels for hairy areas like the scalp or male chest and sticks for the sensitive area around the eyes. Overall, she favors a visible form of sunscreen over the sprays. “With creams and lotions, you know there’s adequate coverage because you can see it,” Cohen said. “Plus, research is still underway about whether inhalation of …

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