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Mar 1, Skincare Reviews

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:42:17 GMT

Get help wading through the sea of products with these helpful skincare reviews. Read posts and share your opinions here!

Feb 21, Skincare Researcher Dies

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:23:54 GMT

Albert Kligman recently passed away at the age of 93. He was the one who came up with the term "Photo-aging" to describe the aging of the skin caused by the sun. He is credited with being the first dermatologist to demonstrate a link between sun exposure and wrinkles. Other Kligman research efforts include the acne and wrinkle drug Retin-A.

Feb 8, Dog Bathing

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:55:53 GMT

I only recently noticed the bumps on my hands. They're in between my fingers and, while very itchy, aren't painful. I went to my dermatologist and he

Feb 8, Super Skincare?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:37:51 GMT

What are your thoughts on the Unilever commercial during the big game yesterday, featuring the new Dove men's skincare?

Feb 3, can't stay away from water

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:29:20 GMT

I am a nurse so staying away from water is out of the question. Mine started approximately three weeks ago and starts to clear up while I'm off work,

Jan 31, yes, it really sucks

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:13:37 GMT

I've got small, tiny blisters in clusters on the back of my hand, palms and in between my fingers. It's terribly itchy!! I thought it might have been a

Jan 25, Sun Safety Seminar

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:12:43 GMT

How Sun Safe are you? The Sun Safety Seminar will help you understand the dangers of harmful rays and teach you how to protect yourself and your family.

Jan 12, Humidity for Skincare

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:08:26 GMT

During colder, drier months it helps to run a humidifier to prevent dry, chapped skin. Use of this dryer vent may help increase the humidity levels in your home, which is good for skincare, as well as keeping your heating bills down by capturing warm air from the dryer and sending it back into your home instead of outdoors.

Jan 11, New Skincare treatment for Melasma

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:21:49 GMT

Melasma, or "mask of pregnancy" is a hormonal disorder causing dark patches on the skin. It affects 45 million women worldwide. A new skincare treatment for this condition is called Fractional Laser Resurfacing and it helps to stimulate collagen production once the laser columns penetrate the skin, causing tiny wounds. Further treatments are required for maintenance over time, so it's best to avoid getting this condition in the first place. Once you get it, it's hard to get rid of. Two methods to prevent the onset of Melasma are staying out of the sun and tanning booths, and wearing a sunscreen of at least 30 SPF with a zinc oxide content of 10.

Jan 2, Skincare Forum

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:16:38 GMT

The Skincare Forum on Skincare-Answers.com is THE place to discuss, read about, and share tips on all things related to skincare.

Dec 31, Blog Archive

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:31:04 GMT

This is the blog archive for entries previously posted on Skincare-Answers.com.

Dec 31, Happy New Year! Make Good Skincare Habits Your New Years Resolution

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:48:49 GMT

Here's wishing everyone a safe, happy and prosperous New Year! Resolve to keep up your skincare regimen and/or practice better skincare habits. Stay tuned here to Skincare-Answers.com in this new year for great tips and information.

Dec 26, Razor Bumps

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:39:30 GMT

Razor bumps are an annoyance, but you can easily avoid them by following these tips.

Dec 26, Money-Saving Shaving Tip

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:11:45 GMT

To make your razor blades last extra long, try drying them thoroughly after each use. You'll find you won't have to replace them as often.

Dec 24, Antioxidant Skincare for Melanoma

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:29:37 GMT

Further research is needed to determine safety and effectiveness, but a recent pilot study showed that an antioxidant called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) might protect moles against UV-induced oxidative stress. This may mean that people with an increased risk for melanoma could take an antioxidant "sunburn pill" prior to sun exposure.

Dec 19, Telangiectasia

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:02:49 GMT

Telangiectasia is the name for red marks on the skin caused by small blood vessels becoming dilated. Contributing factors include

Dec 19, SECOND TIME DYSHIDROSIS

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:21:28 GMT

I'm a 26 y/o male. This is the second time I have had dyshidrosis. Usually, I have a mild hyperhidrosis (sweaty hands) all the time, but I've noticed

Dec 14, Skincare by Snail

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:26:47 GMT

Wow, from fish that feast on feet (see Fish Pedicure) to bird poop facials, and now skincare with snails! A Chilean firm is hawking Arenscaracol, a line of skincare products featuring snail slime. Not just any snail slime, mind you. Their website states it is "100 pure and natural snail slime extract."

Dec 1, Spider Bumps? Contact Dermatitis? NOPE!

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:03:14 GMT

I was cleaning my room in May of '09 and all of a sudden a few days after, I saw a small bump between my thumb on my right hand. I thought it may have

Dec 1, itch itch itch!!

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:53:11 GMT

I'm 16 years old and have been itching for about 4 months now! I went to the Doctors, thinking I had scabies, so they gave me scabies cream. Didn't

Nov 11, Obagi Nu Derm Information

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:13:48 GMT

The skincare program known as Obagi Nu Derm. Notes, news and reviews of this highly-acclaimed product.

Nov 10, Skincare and Colon Health

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:19:19 GMT

PLEASE look after the health of your colon! Not only can it be beneficial as far as skincare goes, it may also save your life. I lost a loved one recently and the doctors believe the cancer began in the colon and spread from there.

Oct 21, Clear itchy blisters.

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:21:06 GMT

Well, my girlfriend and I both get these all over our hands. They itch like fricken crazy, But we never got them before. We don't know what could have

Oct 5, small blisters are appearing on my fingers

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:41:16 GMT

I have had this before but not for sometime. the blisters previously appeared on both my fingers and toes one at a time. They are small with fluid in

Sep 16, This sucks.

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:11:14 GMT

I have found that stress and water cause it the most. Although, I have gone to the beach and came back and it was completely cleared up. I actually

Sep 10, I'm So Blue

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:15:09 GMT

Paul Karason was back on the TODAY show this morning to show the world that his skin is still blue. He's got a case of argyria, which came from the over-use of colloidal silver he used to treat a case of dermatitis. His skin remains a strange shade of bluish-gray. He still takes the silver concoction, just not as often as he used to.

Aug 27, Sunless Tanning Lotion and Fingernails

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:27:37 GMT

If you don't wear gloves when applying sunless tanning lotion, make sure that when you wash your hands you wash your fingernails really well, too. The lotion can stain your fingernails.

Aug 21, Skincare-Answers.com is now on Twitter!

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:56:53 GMT

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Jun 30, This Really Chaps...

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:04:32 GMT

This has never happened to me before. I went through an episode last weekend (June 21st) where I developed chapped lips beginning on Sunday. I thought I was just dehydrated, but that wasn't the case. On Monday morning when I woke up, my lips were swollen and the edges were tender, dry and flaky. I began by applying Chap Stick and then also incorporated Carmex. On Tuesday, the swelling had gone down but I still felt like I had big sausage lips, so much so that I canceled a sales appointment. The outer edges of my lips were still dry just like the day before. Wednesday the chapped condition had spread to the entire lip area and the area around my nostrils, so it appeared that I had a raw red nose as if I'd been suffering from a cold. I decided to pull out the big guns and I bought a homeopathic remedy of calendula gel and I began to use it more than the other two items I'd been using. Thursday was more of the same, as was Friday but by Saturday it was just the middle part of the lower lip that was chapped. That condition continued on Sunday. Now it's Monday the 29th and despite a bit of chapping beneath my lower lip, all is well and back to normal.

Jun 11, 12 Years and Counting!

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:40:24 GMT

This month marks my 12th year of working in the skincare industry! I love this field and I enjoy what I do. Here's to 12 more years (at least!)

May 23, diagnosis or no diagnosis

Sat, 23 May 2009 13:52:20 GMT

I first noticed about 3 years ago these small blisters forming in between my toes and on the bottom side of my of my left foot only. I first thought

May 13, 10 Years With Dyshidrosis

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:47:19 GMT

While on vacation, I awoke one morning with clear fluid-filled bumps/blisters all over the palms of my hands. Ever since then, at age 16, I have been

May 1, Calluses

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:13:51 GMT

Calluses on the feet are only useful if you walk on hot coals. Here's how to rid your feet and hands of these patches of thick skin.

Apr 30, Antibiotic-Resistant "Super-Acne"

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:50:47 GMT

Resistant to antibiotics, and a contributing factor to staph infections, a new form of extra-strength acne is gaining a foothold. A combination of different acne-fighting therapies will likely have to be used to combat this latest "strain".

Apr 21, Foot Fish Fetish

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:40:28 GMT

A Fish Pedicure skincare treatment consists of tiny fish called doctor fish or garra rufa that eat the dead skin off of your feet. The treatment

Apr 17, Share Your Best Skincare Tip or Trick!

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:49:44 GMT

We'd love to hear your favorite skincare tip/trick. Whether it's a time-saver or just a handy piece of information, share it here!

Apr 11, Mask or Masque Skincare Tips on Skincare-Answers.com

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:29:24 GMT

Must-read mask application and removal tips.

Apr 9, Don't Cleanse Your Eyes

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:43:08 GMT

Facial cleansers are typically not meant to be used in the delicate eye area. Doing so may cause irritation. Instead, use an eye makeup remover. It's specially formulated to safely clean away any eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara. Contact lens wearers should read the label carefully and remove their lenses accordingly.

Mar 27, Scalp Itch information on Skincare-Answers.com

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:03:46 GMT

Suffering from scalp itch? Wondering what to do? What's the cause of it? Is it dandruff, psoriasis or something more severe?

Mar 16, Skincare In The News

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:17:49 GMT

Check here for news from the world of skincare, and share your thoughts

Mar 7, Skin Rash Information

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:17:53 GMT

Bothered by a skin rash? Check this page for helpful info.

Feb 25, Cellulite Treatments

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:15:48 GMT

With age, the connective tissue in the superficial fat layer and the dermis becomes thinner and loses its tone. Unfortunately, cellulite is the result. Heres information on cellulite treatments.

Feb 24, Urticaria Information on Skincare-Answers.com

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:32:10 GMT

Urticaria, also known as nettle-rash, wheals or hives simply means itching with rash on the skin.

Feb 15, Ways to Reduce Cellulite from Skincare-Answers.com

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:20:15 GMT

Need to reduce cellulite? Here are some ways you can go about doing this.

Feb 8, Cellulite on Skincare-Answers.com

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:54:35 GMT

Cellulite is controllable! Getting rid of it can only happen if you're ready and able to make lifestyle changes.

Jan 26, Skincare for Skin Disorders

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:30:16 GMT

Skincare for Skin Disorders, Problems and Conditions like bruises, sunburns, calluses, hangnail, rosacea, psoriasis and more!

Jan 26, Warts: Causes, Types and Treatments.

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:25:26 GMT

Warts are easily treated, don't let their looks discourage you.

Jan 23, Options for Wrinkle Treatments

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:22:24 GMT

Wrinkle Treatments come in many different forms, from invasive to superficial. Say bye-bye to those facial lines!

Jan 19, Skin Cancer Information

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:54:20 GMT

One in 55 people will be diagnosed with the skin cancer melanoma during their lifetime. Don't let it be you.

Jan 19, Sign Up for the Skincare Updates e-zine!

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:48:11 GMT