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You'll have fewer wrinkles http://goo.gl/WuegFd Dehydrated skin leads to wrinkles that visibly disappear through good water balance.Wrinkles on face make you look more old than your age.One of the many reasons of wrinkles at the early age is scarcity of water in the body.View Thread



[br>[br>It does not look like a pimple to me. [br>[br>Does anyone know what this would be?View Thread


You should check out WebMD's Symptom Checker. It will help you find the most common medical conditions indicated by symptoms of red spots. Click here to read more .
My mother had an unexplained red spot on her leg as well. It turned out to be a broken capillary. However, if the red spots on your leg are concerning you, then you should consult a doctor. They will be able to tell you if it is just a natural sign of aging or if it is something more serious.
Click here to read more about home treatment of varicose veins.
Click here to read more about varicose Veins and spider Veins - causes & treatments
I hope this helps ((hugs))!
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Here is what I could find on KP on WebMD . They highly suggest generously moisturizing your skin, using topical exfoliants to remove dead skin cells, applying topical retinoids, and lastly, laser treatments. Click on the link to read more.
If it is KP that is causing the blemishes then this will be extremely useful information. However, I would confirm that diagnosis with a doctor.
Please be sure to come back and update us



Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm sorry that you are experiencing such discomfort. I know how irritating and painful a rash can be so I took the liberty of doing some research for you.
Here are some links to information I found on WebMD that I think will be extremely useful for you:
Information on Intertrigo , a fancy name for a rash that manifests in the folds of the skin in areas like the armpit. This link has information on symptoms & treatment options.
Information on Hidradenitis Suppurativa , a condition that causes you to get painful bumps under your skin near some of your sweat glands.
WebMD's Rashes Directory
Common Skin Rashes
WebMD Community Moderators are unable to give medical advice or a diagnosis. After reading these articles, I would follow up with your doctor and tell him/her that you are still experiencing discomfort caused by the rash on your arm.
Please come back and update us!View Thread



I did some research on grape seed extract and it seems that grape seed is particularly beneficial for cardiovascular conditions and other circulatory conditions. (read link below to read more on this)
There are risks associated with grape seed extract if you're allergic to it, so you should definitely consult a doctor before you take any vitamin or supplement.
Here are some resources that you might find useful about grade seed extract:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/grape-seed-extract
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-16759/grape-seed-extract-oral/details
Here are some reviews on grape seed extract View Thread



Has the problem cleared up? What you're describing is pretty common among athletes.
If the problem persists then I would consider asking his doctor about his treatment options.
Here are some resources that I found that might have some useful information for you:
http://www.webmd.com/men/tc/male-genital-problems-and-injuries-topic-overview
**This article in particular talks about how athletes can prevent rashes in general, not just on the genitals, which might help overall** http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20110207/expert-q-and-a-how-athletes-can-prevent-rashes#1View Thread



I think that you should focus on why you are bruising so much in that specific area. Bruising is caused by a variety of reasons from merely bumping yourself on the arm to something more serious.
Have you spoken to a doctor? I think you should consult a doctor to figure out the cause of the bruising. Once you figure out why then you can narrow down ways to prevent it
Let us know when you've spoken to your doctor.
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It was brought to my attention today that some of my favorite skin products might contain mercury, which according to the FDA, could negatively impact my health. The FDA found that Mercury was often found in anti-aging products and skin lightening products. (You can read about their findings here: http://www.webmd.com/beauty/aging/20160803/fda-anti-aging-skin-lightening-products-may-contain-mercury )
I immediately told my mother who is an avid user of anti-aging products, and my best friend who sometimes uses skin lightening products to treat her acne.
These are extremely significant findings. I am going to check my skin care products for mercury as soon as possible. Being comfortable is important when finding a skin care routine, but using products with mercury is just not worth harming your health. There are tons of organic products on the market without mercury that work just as well.
What are some of our your favorite all natural skin products? I love trying out new products. I know there are a lot of all natural products on the market but sometimes I don't even know where to look!View Thread


I hope that everyone is feeling and looking their best today

For those living with psoriasis, receiving treatment for their painful symptoms is the only way they can find relief. However, it seems that those treating their psoriasis might be decreasing their risk for other health-related conditions.
Click on the link below to learn more:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/news/20160729/treating-psoriasis-may-reduce-risk-for-other-ills View Thread







I have excessive body hair*. I've had the following tested: testosterone (the level is normal, meaning my excessive hair is genetic, not hormonal), female hormones (again, at normal levels — my period is regular, and I don't have cysts or other problems), thyroid gland (all is good, I've never had any problems except for — oh the irony! — occasional seasonal hair loos). I don't have diabetes nor other diseases. I am not obese and I work out 3 times a week. I do not take any medications or supplements. I eat fresh food and drink plenty of water.
*Anyways, I did not post this because of excessive body hair. I am not bothered by the hair itself. But I am really bothered because of my continuous efforts to remove it — which are pretty much in vain, because it grows back ridiculously fast!
I have tried any hair removal method there is. Even laser hair removal does not work for me (after the full set of sessions, my hair grows back to what it was in 2 weeks!). I've spoken to many women, but have never met anyone else experience such an insane hair growth rate — like men's 5 o'clock beard. I am not exaggerating. Even after removing hair from the root, my skin is smooth for 1, up to 2 days.
I have spoken to a dermatologist, but couldn't get an answer on what exactly causes the rate at which body hair grows back. Is it really just genes? Is there anything I can do to normalise it? Of course, I have tried cosmetic lotions to slow it down, but nothing helps.
I'd really appreciate if you can advise what I can do to change this!
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I am struggling with the same issue since February. My whole neck is screwed up. I went to different dermatologist but nothing really worked. Can you please update your status. Does anything helped in clearing up the spots
Thank you so much in adavaceView Thread






How are you doing now? Did your doctor say that the symptoms you were having were a normal reaction? I hope that you are back to feeling good and that the swelling is totally gone!View Thread








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If you (like myself) live in countries such as the UK and Germany, the cost of cosmetic surgery can be quite high and this is something that makes it very hard for you to make the decision to get the job done. It can be tough to want to be able to change something about your appearance and not be able to do it because your budget won't allow it. This can be very disheartening.
I read, that if you travel to Budapest to get your cosmetic surgery done, you will be able to do it for a much lower cost than you would in your country of origin. A lot of people said, that you would not be sacrificing quality. The reason why a qualified doctor in Budapest charges a lower fee is because the cost of living is significantly lower here and that allows professionals to provide great services for prices that are quite fair and lucrative to them, but seem very low and almost too good to be true....
I found myself searching for clinics and surgeons in Budapest to find out how much this would cost for me. You will be surprised that your costs will be much lower here than they would in your country even after you count travel expenses and that makes it worth your time. This is the reason why such a large number of people from many countries wordlwide have come to visit Budapest's surgeons.
I found this plastic surgery in the heart of budapest , that specializes in foreign patients. What do you think of it? Is it worth it?View Thread


I heard the same thing and googled it, but haven't found anything useful. I would be interested to know thoughView Thread






















Tareen Dermatology, Roseville, Minn
Castle Connoly's America's Top Cosmetic Dermatologists
Adjunct Assistant Professor Univ of MN Dept of Dermatology
www.TareenDermatology.com
Sincerely,
Dr TareenView Thread

Tareen Dermatology, Roseville, Minn
Castle Connoly's America's Top Cosmetic Dermatologists
Adjunct Assistant Professor Univ of MN Dept of Dermatology
www.TareenDermatology.com


Tareen Dermatology, Roseville, Minn
Castle Connoly's America's Top Cosmetic Dermatologists
Adjunct Assistant Professor Univ of MN Dept of Dermatology
www.TareenDermatology.com
Your doctor did the absolute correct thing to send the tissue for analysis -- occasionally there are early skin cancer cells at the base of cutaneous horns.
Sincerely,
Dr TareenView Thread

Tareen Dermatology, Roseville, Minn
Castle Connoly's America's Top Cosmetic Dermatologists
Adjunct Assistant Professor Univ of MN Dept of Dermatology
www.TareenDermatology.com



Tareen Dermatology, Roseville, Minn
Castle Connoly's America's Top Cosmetic Dermatologists
Adjunct Assistant Professor Univ of MN Dept of Dermatology
www.TareenDermatology.com
I would suggest trying an over-the-counter anti-bacterial wash such as benzoyl peroxide cleanser (this is the active ingredient in Pro-active and many other acne systems). You can buy these washes inexpensively (many are less than $10).
Try the wash for 10-14 days. If you are not improved by that time, I would suggest consulting a doctor.
Best of luck and please keep us posted,
Sincerely,
Dr TareenView Thread

Tareen Dermatology, Roseville, Minn
Castle Connoly's America's Top Cosmetic Dermatologists
Adjunct Assistant Professor Univ of MN Dept of Dermatology
www.TareenDermatology.com
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