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Why is topical vitamin C important for skin health?

Why is topical vitamin C important for skin health?

Vitamin C is an antioxidant, meaning it fights harmful toxins that come in contact with your skin either externally or from inside the body. Products containing vitamin C that are applied to the skin may help slow early skin aging, prevent sun damage, and improve the appearance of wrinkles, spots, and acne.

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Taming the chronic inflammation of psoriasis

Taming the chronic inflammation of psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition in which the immune system attacks the skin. It causes painful skin lesions and may also lead to psoriatic arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or coronary artery disease. Psoriasis treatments include topical steroids, gentle exfoliant lotions, emollients that keep the skin hydrated, ultraviolet light (phototherapy), laser therapies, vitamin A (retinoid creams), and medications (for moderate-to-severe psoriasis). People with psoriasis are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 with an mRNA vaccine (from either Pfizer or Moderna) as soon as possible, if they haven’t already done so.
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You don't say? Pointing a finger(nail) at your health

You don't say? Pointing a finger(nail) at your health
Regular, healthy nails are smooth, uniformly shaped, and often with a lighter half-moon shape under the nail near the cuticle. Yet some conditions can show their mark on your fingernails, such as lung disease, psoriasis, and a heart valve infection.
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Sunscreen makers withdraw products found to contain cancer-causing substance

Sunscreen makers withdraw products found to contain cancer-causing substance
In July 2021, Johnson & Johnson recalled five aerosol sunscreen products and CVS stopped selling two sunscreen products because of the presence of the carcinogen benzene.
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Inspect your nails for melanoma

Inspect your nails for melanoma
Melanoma doesn’t only affect the skin; it can sometimes occur in and around the nails on the fingers and toes. People should examine the nails as well as the skin for signs of cancer. One sign to look for is dark streaks or bands under the nail.
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Is CoolSculpting effective?

Is CoolSculpting effective?
Read More about You don't say? Hair today, gone tomorrow
You don't say? Hair today, gone tomorrow

You don't say? Hair today, gone tomorrow
Men’s hair turns gray and falls out because of genes, declining hormones, and advancing age. The speed and severity this happens varies per person, but there is little that men can do about these hair changes.
Read More about Can a daily scoop of collagen powder really improve your skin?
Can a daily scoop of collagen powder really improve your skin?

Can a daily scoop of collagen powder really improve your skin?
Manufacturers tout collagen supplements as a way to improve signs of skin aging and skin quality. There is some research that shows they may bring skin benefits, reducing wrinkles, speeding wound healing, and improving skin hydration and elasticity. But because supplements aren’t regulated, quality may be highly variable. While collagen supplements are believed to be safe, there aren’t any long-term safety studies to date.
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3 things you can do about shingles

3 things you can do about shingles
Read More about Shaking off shingles
Shaking off shingles

Shaking off shingles

Shingles is a painful neurological condition that is more likely to attack as people age. Left untreated, it can increase risk for chronic pain, blindness, and other long-term health problems.

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