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What does Seborrheic Dermatitis look like?
Despite affecting the oil-prone or seborrhea areas, Seborrheic Dermatitis looks dry or flaky in most people.
Some individuals have only dandruff. Others may have red, white or yellowish scale around the nose, ears, eyebrows, chest (especially in men) and groin. Seborrheic Dermatitis may be somewhat itchy, but it does not usually [...]
Green Tea has many claims of benefit to the skin, but none are absolutely proven. What’s in Green Tea?
Green tea contains some members of a large group of chemicals called polyphenols. There are literally thousands of polyphenolic chemicals found in the natural world. These chemicals are divided into groups, based somewhat on the number [...]
Seborrhea is one cause of an itchy scalp
What’s new in the treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis?
There are new formations available of products that have been used for years to treat seborrheic dermatitis. The goal of these new products is to make them more convenient to use, more cosmetically elegant and to reduce irritation or [...]
What’s new in Sunscreens?
Do you know why the chemical Mexoryl SX is used in Sunscreen
Skin Care Products?
Mexoryl SX, also known as ecamsule, is added to sunscreens to provide some protection against shorter wavelength UVA rays.
UVA rays are longer wavelengths than UVB.
UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin than UVB.
UVB rays cause sunburning, whereas UVA [...]
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 [...]