Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes thick, red, scaly patches on the skin, and it’s caused by a malfunction of the autoimmune system. In addition to skin lesions, psoriasis can cause itching and even arthritis in about a third of patients. The disease affects about seven and a half million people in the […]
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New Product: SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 Dr. Vivian Bucay at ODAC on Lytera 2.0! First society meeting post launch. Introducing the NEW, innovative Lytera® 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum! This re-envisioned, reformulated, rejuvenated advanced formula is clinically shown to reduce the appearance of even the most stubborn skin discoloration, regardless of skin type or tone. Restorsea PRO-
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Shingles (herpes zoster) is a disease that occurs most commonly in the older population, causing a painful, red, blistery rash that typically presents on the face or side of the body. While the rash usually heals within two to four weeks, it can also cause long-term nerve damage and pain that can last for months
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Don’t swear off wine just yet, but new research has found a link between alcohol consumption and development of the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma. And the study found the biggest association for those who drink white wine. Even more perplexing in this study, increased risk of developing melanoma was higher for those parts
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More than ever before, men are seeking out ways to improve their skin, but they aren’t always sure how to get started. Should they simply borrow products from the women in their lives? Sometimes that’s not such a bad option. But guys, you can do this on your own with just a little bit of
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There probably aren’t too many people in the country who haven’t heard the warnings about sun exposure. But there are plenty who still aren’t getting the message. Younger people in particular are hard to convince. The damage to their skin from unprotected sun exposure can take years to develop, and by then, the damage is
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While texting can make it challenging to keep up with the latest acronyms, when you live in sunny San Antonio it pays to also pay attention to a simple letter series — A, B, C, D, and E. Those five letters are an easy way to remember five steps in identifying growths that could be
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If you live in a climate such as San Antonio where you can find lots of toads, you’ve heard the wives’ tale. Pick up a toad, get a wart. Truth is, you can pick up a toad a day and never get a wart. Or you can get them anywhere on your body, but they
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Eczema is one of those common skin issues that most of us probably think of as not particularly serious, even though over 30 million Americans have some form of it. Eczema can develop anywhere on the body and symptoms can be different from one person to another. The disease can cause: Visibly dry, flaky skin
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Acne is the most common skin problem in the country. If you’re someone who has suffered with the condition, you probably know that it not only affects your appearance, but it can also have a negative impact on your self-esteem and overall happiness. So there probably isn’t anything we could tell you to make you think
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