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Myths: What WON’T Erase Your Wrinkles
Look on the shelves of any beauty store and you’ll see an array of products claiming to get rid of wrinkles. Beware of any product making a big promise, because the fact of the matter remains: topical oils and creams don...
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Here’s What Really Happens to Your Skin When You Get a Sunburn
Few things sting worse than a sunburn. But at least it’s over in a couple of days, right? Wrong.
The burns may fade quickly, but the damage they cause never goes away completely. Sunburns are just a symptom of severe skin cell damage. And knowing that sun damaged skin leads to cancer, there’s no reason NOT to protect yourself against it.
What Is a Sunburn?
There are only two types of light, and both can be harmful to your skin. We’ve all...
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How to Exfoliate Your Skin Without Drying it Out
Out with the old, in with the new. We update our wardrobes, switch decorations, and spruce up our lawns, casting out the worn and drab for something bright and fresh. Turns out your skin needs a refresher too – and it comes as easy as exfoliation.
How Exfoliation Works
Exfoliation simply removes your dead skin cells. Sounds easy enough, right? Yet this extra measure in skin care greatly improves your skin quality. When you slough off the old s...
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Your Guide to Rosacea: Diagnosis, Treatments, and FAQs
When we see a red spot on our face, we often blame acne, but it may not be the real culprit. If you notice bumps on your skin that acne treatment doesn’t seem to help, you may have rosacea. Distinguishing between rosacea and acne can be tricky, but with an accurate diagnosis comes an effective treatment.
What Is Rosacea?
Rosacea can be confusing. It looks similar to acne, but the cause and treatments are completely different. It’s an inflammation o...
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[INFOGRAPHIC] Skin Cancer Awareness: Who’s Got Your Back?
With Melanoma Monday right around the corner, this infographic from the American Academy of Dermatology is a timely reminder. The back is the most common site for Melanoma, and it’s important to ask a friend or family member for help with preventing and detecting melanoma on your back.
Check out these very helpful tips for melanoma prevention and detection, and if you notice any changing spots on your back, be sure to schedule an appointment w...
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[VIDEO] Skin Cancer Awareness: Who’s Got Your Back?
Think applying sunscreen to your back is easy? The American Academy of Dermatology used a UV camera to show how much skin people really miss when applying their own sunscreen. Check out the video below and remember: friends don’t let friends apply sunscreen to their own backs!
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
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The Dermatologist Recommended Skincare Routine (That Anyone Can Do!)
How often do you wash your face? Are you applying sunscreen every morning before you step out the door? If you aren’t following a proper skincare routine, you could be adding years to your skin’s appearance!
Use this skincare routine recommended by Dr. Plott to fight wrinkles and protect your skin!
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SculpSure™ Non-Invasive Body Contouring
SculpSure is a breakthrough device for the reduction of stubborn fat in problem areas like the abdomen or love handles. SculpSure helps patients achieve a slimmer appearance without surgery or downtime.
Even with diet and exercise, most people have areas of stubborn fat that seem impossible to get rid of. SculpSure can help patients of all skin types achieve the results they are looking for with a non-invasive treatment that fits into their busy life...
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What Should I Do If My Prescription Is Too Expensive?
Has this ever happened to you? You head to the pharmacy to pick up your medicine, only to find it costs 10x the amount you expected? Instead of leaving with a filled prescription, you leave frustrated and shocked at the $400 total.
Some drugs cost hundreds (even thousands) at retail, so what should you do when a prescription is just too expensive?
Luckily, there are a few things you can try to bring down the cost.
Note: These strategies won’t wo...
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3 Skincare Habits That are Ruining Your Face
We all want to put our best face forward. Honestly, who doesn’t want clear, radiant skin?
Hormones and genetics might be keeping your skin from looking perfect, but you could also be contributing to the problem. In an effort to help your skin, do your best to avoid these three bad skincare habits.
Bad Habit #1: Popping Your Zits
You look in the mirror only to see a big whitehead staring back at you. You have to pop it, right? Wrong.
Popping zi...
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