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That unhealthy glow
Tanning was as much a part of Lindsay Walsh's teenage social life as talking on the phone.
Two or three times a week — more for special occasions — she and her friends would hit the salons, beckoned by their posters of bronzed, beautiful...Tags: Lymphatic System, Diseases and Illnesses, Mole (lesion), Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Skin Cancer
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Best Dermatologist
1) Dr. Kalman Watsky Dr. Kalman Watsky practices dermatology at 330 Orchard St. in New Haven, adjacent to San Raphael's Hospital, where he is the section chief of Dermatology, and finds it a "little weird" to have his practice featured in a Reader's...
Tags: Skin Conditions, Yale School of Medicine, Skin Cancer, Medical Specialization, Cheshire
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Laser shows promise at treating stubborn Psoriasis
It’s the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the U.S. Psoriasis affects 7.5 million Americans. “It creates a lot of large inflammatory spots on the skin, primarily on the elbows, knees, hands, scalp area,” said Dr. Scott Guenthner,...
Tags: Medical Specialization, Diseases and Illnesses, Dermatologists, Health, Psoriasis
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Five ways to keep skin healthy all summer long
Summer is just around the corner, but its damaging rays and humidity have already arrived. We all know too much sun can damage skin and speed aging, while too much moisture can clog pores. With the right products, you can keep your skin safe from the...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Science and Technology, Cancer, Health, Windsurfing
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CDC: Half of young adults get sunburned
ATLANTA (AP) — Half of U.S. adults under 30 say they have had a sunburn at least once in the past year, a government survey found — a sign young people aren’t heeding the warnings about skin cancer. The rate of sunburn is about the same...
Tags: Mayo Clinic, Diseases and Illnesses, Cancer, Health, Medical Research
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Christiansburg woman's cancer diagnosis comes during pregnancy
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterBig hats, sunscreen It's that time of the year to begin thinking about how to protect yourself from the strong sun and skin cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, melanoma is the third most common skin cancer and the...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Skin Cancer, Cancer, Dermatologists, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Exercise tied to lower risk of psoriasis: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Results from a large U.S. study suggest women who regularly exercise vigorously, including runners and aerobics buffs, may be less likely to get psoriasis than less-active women. Researchers have known that people who are...Tags: Novartis AG, Skin Conditions, Science and Technology, Diseases and Illnesses, Inflammation
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How to prevent age spots
Special to Tribune NewspapersAsk any dermatologist how to prevent brownish spots as you get older and you'll likely get the answer given by Dr. Elizabeth McBurney, clinical professor of dermatology at Louisiana State University School of Medicine: "Sunscreens, sunscreens, sunscreens!...Tags: Sunburn, Skin, Medical Specialization, Age Spots, Dermatologists
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Don't blame whitening agents in toothpaste for those breakouts
A dab of toothpaste has long been a favorite home remedy for clearing up pimples. But could it also cause them? Despite suspicions from some zit-stricken folks seeking answers on online advice forums, dermatologists say there's no reason to blame...Tags: Rosacea, Dietary Supplements, Skin Rash, Health, Medical Research
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The Healthy Skeptic: Seeing through skin supplements' claims
You wouldn't last very long without oxygen. But just as rust slowly eats away at a nail, oxygen can age your body. As your cells use this vital element, they produce free radicals — unstable molecules that can damage your tissues and add wear and...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Immune System, Cancer, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Medical Research
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Prom season heats up visits to tanning beds
WGN NewsAs prom season heats up, so do tanning beds. Despite repeated warnings, millions still seek out the so-called summer glow. Yet the end result is definitely not pretty. Dawn Meyers, skin cancer patient: "Mainly did the tanning bed diehard in my 20s. In my...Tags: Sunburn, Illinois General Assembly, Skin Cancer, Medical Specialization, Cancer
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HPV Vaccine Important for Boys, Too, Cancer Specialist Says
TribLocal - EvanstonBy Susan J. WhiteNorthShore University HealthSystem Oral and head and neck cancers comprise some of the most common cancers in the United States and have …...
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