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When does Seborrheic Dermatitis develop?
Seborrheic Dermatitis can develop in infancy, when it may present as a dry scalp, commonly called cradle cap. Seborrheic Dermatitis may also accompany or worsen a diaper rash.
Often Seborrheic Dermatitis is first diagnosed after puberty and then occurs intermittently, over a person’s lifetime. The condition may wax and wane, and sometimes [...]
Report that Combined Oral Contraceptive May Help Reduce Acne
This is the combined birth control pill containing
3-mg drospirenone and 20µg ethinyl estradiol 24 days with 4 days off
marketed as YAZ.
This study appears to confirm that YAZ, a combination birth control pill containing ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone.
Drospirenone has anti-androgen effects and has an interesting history.
Drospirenone is related [...]
What is Ziana in Acne Skin Care Products?
Successful acne treatment often involves a combination of products.
Two common prescribed medications include Tretinoin which is a prescription form of synthetic Vitamin A, called Retin-A or Renova and Topical Antibiotics (either Erythromycin or Clindamycin).
Tretinoin works by improving the turnover the skin in the plugged pores or comedones (blackheads [...]
Researcher finds estrogenic hormones in some moisturizing skin care products.
Much scientific progress is made when an curious person has a hunch and follows up on it. This report of a
possible link between estrogen and moisturizers is one such example.
A doctor of pharmacy started to suspect that her moisturizer may contain estrogen when she used an [...]
Allergan’s Latisse gains FDA approval as an eyelash lengthing product.
Latisse is soon to be released Allergan product, marketed as a beauty product to increase eyelash length, darkness and thickness.
The generic name for Latisse is Bimatoprost, which is the active ingredient in Allergan’s glaucoma medication Lumigan.
The side effect of Lumigan in the treatment of glaucoma, was [...]
What is Mangosteen?
Why is mangosteen added to some skin care products?
Mangosteens are a tropical fruit native to South East Asia, and sometimes known as the “Queen of Fruits”. It is prized for its fragrance and flavor and has a reputation for a deep purple color. Mangosteen juice also has a reputation for staining clothing a [...]
Moisturizer Allergies
Which Skin Care Product ingredients in moisturizers can cause allergic reactions?
Moisturizing skin care products are widely used around the world, most often safely and successfully to relieve dry flaky skin.
Moisturizers, however, can be complex compounds, that contain a wide variety of fragrances, preservatives, biologics and other ingredients.
It is these other ingredients that for the [...]
Leptin Levels Elevated in Psoriasis
One link between Psoriasis and Obesity
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin problem that causes a build up of thick, flaking scaly skin. Psoriasis is now recognized as associated with inflammatory disorders in other organs: patients with psoriasis have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and arthritis.
Dermatologists have long recognized that obesity [...]
What is Quercetin?
Why is Quercetin use in Skin Care Products?
Quercetin is a naturally occurring chemical, in the flavenoid family. Quercetin is found in a wide range of plants including red onion, capers, apples, tea,cherries, raspberries, leafy vegetables, red grapes, broccoli and cranberries, among others.
Quercetin is also known as “Natural Yellow 10″ dye.
Quercetin is used for [...]
Skin Care Products and Tips to protect your skin while on the ski slopes.
While you are flying down the slopes this winter, your skin can suffer.
Here are four skin care areas to think about to keep your skin as nimble as your moves on the mountain.
Dryness. High altitude, wind and low humidity contribute to [...]