Tag: Skin Concerns
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How to Care for Your Skin During and After Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment often results in external side effects: skin becomes dry, more sensitive to light, peels, itches, changes tone, swells, or becomes puffy. This usually occurs in areas where the skin forms folds, such as around the ears, chest, or buttocks. Here are three main recommendations for skin care during and after cancer treatment…
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Does Retinol Cause Skin Irritation, Peeling, and Inflammation?
Retinol, a form of vitamin A, is suitable for home use and can be introduced by the user independently. However, during the adjustment period, it can trigger retinoid dermatitis. Why does this happen?
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Q: What is an individual reaction to skincare products and how to deal with it?
Cosmetic products – from shampoo to lipstick and even perfumes – can cause skin redness, itching, rashes, swelling, or irritation. A dermatological study published in 2010 showed that more than a third of 945 participants had at least one allergic reaction to cosmetic ingredients. Why does this happen, and does it mean that the manufacturer…
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How to Use Retinol (Save This Post)
Retinol is a very active ingredient that, at sufficiently high concentrations, requires strict adherence to a protocol for its effectiveness and safety. Let me help you to figure out everything about retinol usage.
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Q: What tests should I take if I have skin problems?
People with any skin issue are often advised to “get some tests done.” In this context, “getting tests done” seems almost mystical, as if solving skin problems is impossible without them, and these problems are inevitably rooted in internal organ issues. If you have acne – get a full hormone panel, dark circles under your…
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Q: Can skin “get used to” skincare products?
There is a persistent myth that skin becomes accustomed to cosmetic products, and then they suddenly stop working. To avoid this, cosmetologists, bloggers, and consultants in cosmetic stores often recommend regularly changing or alternating products. Is this necessary?
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If You Decide to Remove a Mole… Read This First!
Not because it itches, hurts, or has changed shape, but perhaps it simply bothers you. Maybe it catches on your bra strap or you don’t like its appearance. Can you just have it removed by a cosmetologist, or should you seek another specialist? How should you go about removing unwanted moles, and should the doctor…
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Q: Why do pimples sometimes appear in the same spot repeatedly?
If you frequently (or always!) struggle with breakouts, you might have noticed that they often occur in the same areas. You just managed to deal with a huge red bump on your forehead, and a week later, it’s back again. Why does this happen and what to do then?
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Q: Everyone around me says they have sensitive skin. Maybe I do too? How can I tell?
First and foremost, there are no clear diagnostic criteria for sensitive skin (unless we are talking about skin sensitivity in chronic skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, or rosacea). Both doctors and patients often rely on subjective factors (if your face turns red in the cold – it’s sensitive, if you had a reaction to…
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Q: What is BBL? Everyone’s getting it, but how do I know if I need it?
I want to talk specifically about this type of hardware cosmetology because there are many questions about it and little information available. BBL (BroadBand Light) is a high-intensity, broad-spectrum light system designed for skin density improvement, vascular correction, pigmentation, and acne treatment, developed by the American company Sciton. In simple terms, it’s a device for…
