Birth marks effect up to 5% of the population and are notoriously hard to get rid of. However a pioneering new treatment has found a way to quickly erase birthmarks without pain or trauma. Birthmarks are caused when abnormal blood vessels form in the womb when the walls of the vessels weaken and then bulge. [...]
A new study has found that exposure to sun light can actually help improve the symptoms of eczema in children. Usually sun is associated with making eczema worse as skin dryness, irritation and increased sweating can all make eczema symptoms worse. Some people even suffer from a specific form of eczema, known as photo sensitive [...]
Thin eyebrows from over-plucking or eyebrow loss from conditions such as eye eczema or eyebrow dermatitis are a common problem. Over-plucking eyebrows is an easy mistake to make, and yet in many cases it’s a mistake that can effect you for the rest of your life as eyebrows do not always grow back. However a [...]
The bark from French pine trees that grow near the ocean could be the latest secret weapon for younger and healthier skin as well as dry skin and eczema. The pine bark extract, which has been put into a cream, claims to improve skin elasticity by 25% and skin hydration by 8%, making it an [...]
Men who have narcissistic personalities may be more prone to psoriasis, according to a new study. Both men and women can be narcissistic, however the study, carried out by researchers from the Universities of Michigan and Virginia, found that men experience far more negative reactions in their skin and health than women as a result. [...]
New research has found that videoed consultancies with dermatologists results in more accurate diagnosis of skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. Skin conditions are one of the most misdiognosed health conditions by GP’s. However dermatologists are notoriously hard to get an appointment with, especially in the UK, and patients often have to get a [...]
Psoriasis can weaken the function of good cholesterol in the body, according to new research. The inflammation caused by psoriasis may negatively change the composition of the lipoprotein (HDL), which is what forms good cholesterol. While the study uncovered an association between psoriasis and HDL function, it did not prove a cause-and-effect relationship, and the [...]
A gene that can cause cold sores has been discovered by scientists. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Once the virus enters the body it is never removed by the immune system and remains dormant until reactivated. In cold sores the virus lies dormant in the skin around the lips. The newly [...]
A new body wrap being offered at London’s first ‘Africology Spa’ is made from potatoes and claims to help reduce skin inflammation and improve elasticity, which could help with skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. The potatoe being used for the spud body wrap is known commonly as the African Sausage Potatoe although its official [...]
Red Light is the new buzz word in skin care and promises to zap everything from cold sores to rosacea. Originally developed by NASA, visible red light therapy is fast becoming a popular method used by dermatologists and beauty technicians to help manage skin conditions including eczema, rosacea, cold sores, acne and even skin cancer. [...]
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