Tag: Skin Concerns
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Q: Does diet affect skin condition?
I thought it would be great to gather some facts about the connection between diet and skin health. The most important takeaway is this: there is no universal dietary advice for healthy skin. There are many studies on this topic, but their results are contradictory (due to small sample sizes, retrospective methods) and depend on…
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Q: What is Follicular Keratosis and how to manage it?
Follicular keratosis (keratosis pilaris) is a common keratinization disorder of the hair follicles, often referred to as “chicken skin.” The severity of follicular keratosis varies: for some, it manifests as barely noticeable skin-colored bumps, while for others, it presents as pink or red bumps. These bumps most commonly appear on the neck, arms, legs, and…
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Q: Is it okay to take frequent baths if I have Atopic Dermatitis?
Short answer: Yes! New data confirms this. Some dermatologists believe that any contact with water can further irritate atopic skin, so they recommend limiting water exposure. However, scientists from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology conducted a two-week study involving 42 children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. The results showed that…
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Q: What causes acne (pimples)?
The main cause of acne is hormones, specifically, the increased production of androgens. Not stress, not diet (checkmate, chocolate and dairy), not cosmetics. Even when we talk about genetic predisposition, it’s still about hormonal mechanisms.
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How Sleep Affects Your Skin
Lately, my sleep has been disrupted: instead of the recommended 8 hours, I’m barely getting 4-5 hours – and then waking up. Sometimes I fall asleep at 2 am because work thoughts keep spinning in my head. Other times, I wake up at 5 am from sudden noises (thanks to my 2 kids), and I…
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Q: Are stretch marks normal?
Women who have recently given birth often feel ashamed for not putting in enough effort to prevent stretch marks and end up with a few lines on their skin, while teenagers feel embarrassed about their changing bodies. In reality, 88% of people have stretch marks. The presence or absence of stretch marks doesn’t heavily depend…
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6 Things That Can Help with Stretch Marks (and They Probably Weren’t Advertised on Instagram)
Stories from friends often demonstrate the “survivor’s bias”: if they didn’t get stretch marks while using oils, then the product must have worked! In reality, it all depends on genetics and hormones, not our efforts.
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Q: Do face tapes help with wrinkles?
Face tapes are often advertised as a safe, painless, and non-invasive method of rejuvenation. The claim is that using colorful elastic bands can lift the face, improve blood circulation, smooth out wrinkles, and generally extend the skin’s youthfulness. But does it actually work? Let’s take a closer look.
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Estrogen Storm: What Happens in a Woman’s Body as We Age
Thanks to estrogen, girls develop breasts and grow pubic hair; this hormone regulates our menstrual cycle and sexual desire, and it affects the entire reproductive system. However, as we age, things get worse: there is very little of it left. Why is this important? Because estrogen is a key factor in women’s health, influencing everything…
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Q: Do sea water and Dead Sea salt help with eczema?
Short answer: Sometimes yes, but not for everyone. The only way to know for sure is…