Testing patients for metal allergies before they receive joint replacement or bone pinning could help reduce pain and discomfort of joint replacements or bone pins, a new study shows. The researchers, whose study was published in the February edition of the journal Archives of Dermatology, noted that nickel is a common component in alloys (a [...]
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Adult Acne Epidemic
Acne is traditionally a skin problem associated with teenagers, but new research reveals that acne is now dramatically on the rise among middle-aged women. Skin experts believe that an increase in the male hormone, testosterone, is the main cause. It creates an excess of sebum — an oily/waxy substance produced by the sebaceous glands to [...]
Kalme Undercoat is a new armour for sensitive skin
A unique new cream called Kalme Undercoat could be a one-stop solution to the complex and growing problem of over-sensitive skin. Sensitive skin is a huge problem as it causes everything from irritating rashes to spots. Sensitive skin can be caused by skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis but can also exist [...]
Yeast Face Masque banishes bacteria that causes acne
A new yeast face masque could help destroy the skin bacteria that causes acne. Acne is caused by an over-production of sebum, which is often the result hormonal disruptions such as puberty, monthly menstruation, pregnancy or menopause. In addition stress can alter hormonal balances in the body and lead to increased sebum production. Acne is [...]
Indigo cream is latest weapon against psoriasis
A new cream containing a natural plant extract called Indigo could be the latest weapon in fighting the chronic skin condition psoriasis, according to new research. Psoriasis is a recurrent skin condition that affects around 2% of the UK population. Psoriasis is caused by an acceleration of skin cell production. Normally a skin cell matures [...]
Oat Soak – bath time relief for eczema & dry skin
Oat Soak bath sachets from Skin Shop are an ingeniously simple way of giving itchy and irritated eczema prone or dry skin all the healing benefits from oats, without your bath looking like a large bowel of porridge. Oats have been used for thousands of years as a skin soothing aide and even today, many doctors [...]
Knees can self-heal from arthritis but hips can’t, new study shows
Knees effected by osteoarthritic forms of arthritis are actually able to self-repair, where as hips do not, according to a new study. The study, carried out at Duke University Medical Centre in the US and published in the February edition of the Journal of Biological Chemistry, suggests the results of the study are surprising and [...]
A jab to get rid of birth marks
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. [...]
Flaky scalp – do you know why?
Flaky scalps are a very common problem but the reasons for a flaky scalp are not always as simple as you might think. The scalp is often the most ignored part of the body when it comes to skin, but in fact scalps are often very sensitive and highly vulnerable to skin conditions, especially dry [...]
Defensil Rescue Serum Review
Defensil Rescue Serum contains a natural plant steroid that Swiss scientists claim is as effective as steroids for relieving itchy skin caused by eczema. Skin Magazine asked one of our eczema testers to try Defensil and give us their verdict; What is in Defensil? Defensil combines two key natural ingredients. A concentrated extract from Cardiospermum seeds and cold [...]
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