Treating Acne With Antibiotics Leads To Resistance
ScienceDaily (May 25, 2001) — The use of antibiotics to treat severe acne can lead to the development of antibiotic resistance in the bacteria that cause the skin condition, say researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. They report the results of their study at the 101st General Meeting of the American Society for [...]
Study shows link between vitamin D, skin cancer
In a small study, researchers at Henry Ford and Wayne State University found elevated levels of Vitamin D enzymes and proteins in cancerous tissue taken from 10 patients compared to normal skin tissue taken from them. Previous studies have linked Vitamin D deficiency with certain cancers but this is believed to be the first time [...]
Study Shows Link Between Vitamin D, Skin Cancer
DETROIT – A Henry Ford Hospital study has shown a link between Vitamin D levels and basal cell carcinoma, a finding that could lead researchers to better understand the development of the most common form of skin cancer. In a small study, researchers at Henry Ford and Wayne State University found elevated levels of Vitamin [...]
Physical Procedures for Treating Acne
Physical Procedures for Treating Acne Dermatologists occasionally use procedures to help clear acne. These methods, which are described below, should be performed by a dermatologist or other health care practitioner. Trying these at home can lead to infection, worsening of the acne and scarring. Chemical Peels Light chemical peels of glycolic acid and other chemical [...]
Study Examines Vitamin Products for Sun
It’s that time of the year when sun worshippers take to the beaches and lounge chairs, exposing themselves to the risk of sun-damaged skin. A new study reviews the use of skin care products that contain vitamins and which claim to slow or reverse the impact of sun damage on the skin. Although the best [...]
Pregnancy and Baby: In the clear: Safely treating acne while you’re pregnant
Pregnancy & Baby Index: Pregnancy – Health and Wellness: Self care: In the clear: Safely treating acne while you're pregnant In the clear: Safely treating acne while you're pregnant Go to: Previous story | Next story Melody Warnick All that talk about the pregnancy glow makes a clear complexion sound like an automatic perk of [...]
Study shows link between vitamin D, skin cancer
Vitamin D may help fight Crohn's disease January 28th, 2010 WASHINGTON – Vitamin D, readily available in supplements or cod liver oil, can counter the effects of Crohn's disease, a new study has claimed. Published in the latest Journal of Biological Chemistry, the study by scientists from McGill University and the Université de Montréal was [...]
Treating Adult Acne Breakouts – Healthy Skin Center
Having breakouts as an adult can be even more frustrating than in your teens, especially since “everyone” isn’t experiencing acne like they were back in high school. The encouraging news is that there’s an arsenal of treatments to try, including some serious medications for persistent pimples. Why Adult Acne Happens “There’s not one definitive explanation [...]
Treating Dry Skin
Taking care of ultra-dry skin can be a bit tricky, especially if you find your dry, cracked skin sensitive to the average skincare products. One of the easy to choose the best body lotion to extra dry skin is to understand what works to relive the pain and inflammation of skin dryness – and what [...]

