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What Is Solar Elastosis and How Is It Treated?

Also known as actinic elastosis, solar elastosis is a skin condition caused by years of accumulated sun exposure. It literally means “damage to skin elasticity from sun exposure.” More commonly, we refer to this as “sun damage” or “photoaging.” Although not a medical concern itself, solar elastosis may be an indication that a patient is at a higher risk of skin cancer, due to his or her history of sun exposure. However, with a proper diagnosis and treatment, this condition can be improved. What Is Solar Elastosis? Solar elastosis is […]
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Do You Know How to Perform a Self-Exam for Skin Cancer?

Early detection is crucial when it comes to treating melanoma and other skin cancers, but many people do not know what to look for. Use this guide to learn how to perform a self-exam at home and what signs to look for. Steps to Perform a Self-Exam For most people, scanning your skin for anything out of the ordinary about once a month is sufficient. However, if you are at a higher risk for skin cancer or have lots of moles, you may want to check your skin more frequently. […]
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Argan Oil Benefits for Rosacea

Argan oil has long been used for its beauty and health benefits, although there is still limited but promising research regarding its use for the skin. What we do know about pure argan oil is that it is an excellent source of many beneficial nutrients like vitamin E and omega fatty acids, making it a gentle, yet effective ingredient for many skin types, including sensitive skin and rosacea. What Is Argan Oil? Derived from the kernels of the Moroccan-native Argania spinosa tree, argan oil is believed to possess a number […]
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Anti-Aging Skin Care Advice for Rosacea Patients

If you have rosacea, using anti-aging skin care products can be a challenge, since they often cause redness or stinging for sensitive skin types. While you do need to take extra care to soothe and calm your skin, the good news is that you can use various anti-aging products to help keep lines, wrinkles, and dark spots at bay. Here are my top four product recommendations to help with anti-aging for rosacea sufferers. 1. Mineral-Based Sunscreen Keeping your skin protected from the sun is crucial, especially if you have rosacea. […]
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Does Aromatherapy Really Reduce Stress?

Aromatherapy and essential oils have long been touted for their many different medicinal and therapeutic properties. In today’s busy, fast-paced world, aromatherapy has become a popular tool to help reduce stress and anxiety — two problems that, when chronic and left unmanaged, can wreak havoc on your body, health, and skin. More research is being done to study the effects of various scents and oils on mental health, and so far, there is promising evidence that aromatherapy can effectively reduce stress and anxiety. How Stress Affects Your Skin Chronic, persistent […]
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