THURSDAY, Jan. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An old acne drug may hold the key to developing a new, safer treatment, a study suggests. Isotretinoin (Myorisan, formerly branded as Accutane), is a form of vitamin A, and has been prescribed for acne for decades. It works by reducing oil inContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — One of your New Year’s resolutions should be to be good to your skin, and dermatologists have 10 ways to help. “All the stresses and excesses of the holidays can leave your skin in bad shape, which makes you feel low, too,” saidContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Chapped lips often occur throughout winter, but there are things you can do to prevent them, the Mayo Clinic says. Here are the clinic’s suggestions: Before you go outside in cold weather, apply a lubricating lip cream or balm. Then cover your lips with a scarf. ReapplyContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Dec. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Winter can be hard on your skin, but you can take steps to keep it soft and supple, dermatologists say. “When the weather changes, your skin care products should, too. For most of us, dry skin makes an appearance in the winter dueContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The bites of insects, spiders and dogs are a $1 billion yearly drain on the U.S. health care system, a new study has calculated. And climate change is only going to make matters worse, researchers contend. Attacks by mountain lions, bears and alligatorsContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — If your child has eczema, anything that aggravates the child’s skin can worsen symptoms, the American Academy of Dermatology says. While everyone’s triggers may be different, common ones include dry air, sweat and stress. As a child grows older, triggers may change. The academy urges parents toContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Have you ever wondered why hair grows on some parts of your body, but not others? New research offers a possible explanation. Scientists found that hairless skin secretes a protein that blocks a signaling pathway (WNT) that controls hair growth. Called Dickkopf 2Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — There’s little you can do about wrinkles appearing — they’re a natural part of the aging process. That doesn’t mean you can’t take steps to avoid becoming too wrinkled, the American Academy of Dermatology says. Here’s are the academy’s suggestions: Wear sunscreen daily and apply it toContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — A home fire is reported every 86 seconds, the U.S. National Safety Council says. Cooking equipment is the primary cause of fires, followed by heating equipment, smoking, electrical problems and children playing with matches and candles. The agency offers this advice to help keep your home safeContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Chemotherapy may damage the cells that make hair and cause it to fall out, the National Cancer Institute says. Hair loss may begin two weeks to three weeks after starting chemotherapy, the agency says. Before hair begins to fall out, consider shaving your head, getting a wigContinue Reading