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Temporary tattoos can cause long-lasting allergic reactions: FDA
That temporary henna tattoo may leave a longer-lasting physical effect than you had hoped for, and it may not be pretty, the Food and Drug Administration said Monday. That’s because an extra ingredient included in the longer-lasting “...
Tags: Allergies, Food and Drug Administration
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Acne at age 8? Yes, and here’s how you can help
Moms At Work - Orlando SentinelI was surprised to read lately that children are getting acne as young as age eight. Yes, acne, not allergic reactions that look like it. These days, about 8 in 10 preteens and teens have acne, according to KidsHealth.org. (Read all about acne here) Maybe... -
Putting a sunny face on skin cancer research
HealthFor the last 30 years, The Skin Cancer Foundation has been fighting the good fight against the growing menace of skin cancer. It has issued a consistent message about skin protection and research into the most common form of cancer in the United States.... -
Keep the chills away with these beauty products
This post has a correction. See below for details.Chapped lips, flyaway hair, dry skin, cracked elbows — Southern California winters may be mild, but they still cause beauty problems. "Independent of where you live, your skincare regimen needs to change with the seasons," says Dr. Ava Shamban,...Tags: Personal Service, First Aid, Amino Acids, Health and Beauty Products, Vitamin B5
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Beauty metals: The 24-karat spin
Special to the Los Angeles TimesThe holidays are the season of sparkle. And that goes for beauty treatments as well as for Christmas trees. Spas and beauty companies are capitalizing on the allure of jewels and precious metals, hoping to harness radiance and a feeling of indulgence by...Tags: Physical Conditions, Personal Service, University of California, Los Angeles, Science and Technology, Metal and Mineral
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Common skin conditions in kids are more than just an itch to scratch
Most new parents dream of their newborns with 10 fingers and 10 toes, and pretty, soft new baby skin. But as they grow, children can experience some very common skin conditions — some with an easy fix, and others a little more complex. Eleven-...
Tags: Physical Conditions, Psychologists, Itching, Molluscum contagiosum, Skin Rash
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Skin cancer phone apps aren't very accurate: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smartphone applications that use algorithms to analyze skin lesions may not be very good at determining which ones are cancerous, a new study suggests. The apps are marketed as educational only and so aren't covered as medical...Tags: Medical Research, Skin Conditions, Computer Hardware, Dermatology, Pittsburgh
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Consultant now working with dermatologists
Vicki Fredrickson of Aberdeen has become an independent consultant with Rodan and Fields Dermatologists. Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields are Stanford-trained dermatologists who are still practicing in San Francisco, according to a news release....Tags: Physical Conditions, Acne, Psoriasis, Rosacea, Sun-Damaged Skin
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Healthcare crisis: not enough specialists for the poor
The blurry vision began early last year. Roy Lawrence ignored it as long as he could. But after falling off a ladder at his construction job, he knew he had to see a doctor. He went to a community health clinic in South Los Angeles, where doctors...
Tags: Medicaid, Cataracts, Diabetes, University of California, Los Angeles, General Practitioners
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Reality TV viewers more likely to tan
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - College students who watch reality television beauty shows are at least twice as likely as non-viewers to use tanning lamps or tan outdoors for hours at a time, a new study suggests. That finding doesn't prove watching shows...Tags: City University of New York, Television, Ethics, Values, Science and Technology
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Dermatitis can lead to fingerprint ID failures
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adults with excessively dry hands were four times more likely than healthy counterparts to fail computerized fingerprint verification tests in a small new study from Malaysia. "Because of the emerging use of biometrics in...Tags: Politics, Science and Technology, Justice System, Research, FBI
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Hand, foot and mouth disease common in children
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common ailment often picked up by children in day care. While it may make for a cranky child, Dr. Benjamin N. Lockshin, a Silver Spring dermatologist who also teaches at Georgetown University and the Johns Hopkins...Tags: Hand, foot and mouth disease, Headaches, Diseases and Illnesses, Early Learning, Meningitis
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