An unusual darkening of your skin can have several possible causes. Sun exposure, of course, is the most common such cause, but if you are certain that simple tanning is not responsible for your skin changes, you should take the precaution of visiting a doctor.
Age spots -- flat brown, gray or black spots -- vary in size and shape but don’t change day to day. If you have flat, irregularly shaped black or brown spots that are spreading, see a doctor as quickly as possible. You co...
Barrier lotions are often recommended by dermatologists for people suffering from skin allergies or other skin irritants. The lotion provides a protective barrier from potentially harmful irritants in the environment. However, ...
Fighting the signs of aging is something of a national pasttime in the United States -- Harvard University reports that Americans spend $1.6 billion each year on anti-aging products. The answer to avoiding wrinkles may lie in y...
Retinaldehyde is a form of vitamin A useful in treating skin ailments and ensuring healthy skin. Most forms of vitamin A have a difficult time penetrating your skin, but retinaldehyde is able to reach the lower layers of you sk...
The human brain naturally produces the organic compound dimethylaminoethanol, also known by its acronym DMAE. DMAE, both in the brain and as a supplement, closely resembles the molecular structure of choline, an essential miner...
While it is natural to lose some muscle tone and acquire a few age-related wrinkles on your cheeks and around your lips, a sunken mouth and receding jaw line is not a normal part of the aging process. Lifestyle choices such as ...
Acne, long thought of as a problem exclusive to adolescents, also affects males and females of all ages. Your body produces histamine as a protective device against allergens. Although acne and skin eruptions caused by allergie...
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