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Colorful Terms for Dry Skin
Insights from Dr. Elaine Gilmore on Jan. 13, 2011
During winter, skin is subjected to an increased amount of moisture loss. As a result, I hear the term dry skin used a lot. There really are many terms in dermatology related to dry skin. In fact, the term dry skin is a layman’s phrase. I’m going to share some of the more colorful and interesting terms physicians use to describe this condition. Often, the medical term itself is a clue to the symptoms it is referring to. I selected and interpreted a few terms that I find particularly interesting and relevant to this time of year.
Exfoliants and Emollients Part I: Weeding Your Way through The Marketplace
Insights from Dr. Lisa Ginn on Sept. 14, 2010
With so many skin care products in the marketplace, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by selection. This post is the first of a two-part series where I will explain the different types of products in a skin care regime. My goal is to help you understand
- Which products do what,
- How often to use them,
- What to look for in the ingredient labels, and
- Which selections are best for your skin type and budget.
These two posts will cover cleansers, exfoliants, humectants, antioxidants, and moisturizers.
Malignant Melanoma – How I Saved My Life
Insights from Rory Burrill on May 26, 2010
Did you know approximately 20 out of every 100,000 light-skinned people will develop malignant melanoma? With odds like that you might not think it’s worth it to give much thought to this cancer. But malignant melanoma is real. I was one of those 20 in 100,000. My story isn’t unusual. In fact, you may find that my sun exposure sounds a lot like yours.
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