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fromNature
2 weeks agoStress can cause eczema to flare-up - now we know why
The study shows "how a feeling, such as psychological stress, can translate into a biological event, namely inflamed skin", says co-author Shenbin Liu, a neurobiologist at Fudan University in Shanghai, China.
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fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
2 weeks agoPsoriasis: Symptoms and Causes
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin problem that usually shows up as dry, itchy, scaly patches of skin (plaques and erythematous papules covered with silvery scales). The condition usually develops when the life cycle of the skin cells speeds up. Consequently, skin cells build up rapidly on the skin's surface and form scales and red patches that are usually painful and itchy.
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3 weeks agoForget SkinTok: the real science of skincare and why it matters for your health
Social media drives increasingly complex skincare routines with scientifically unproven products, while dermatologists emphasize that simple routines and lifestyle factors matter more than elaborate product regimens.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago5 Common Psoriasis Triggers and Handle Them
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease. When the immune system malfunctions, it causes the skin cells to regenerate faster than normal. This results in rapid cell turnover and a red, scaly rash that covers the skin and can affect all parts of the body, even the fingernails.
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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoI can't stop picking at my pimples. How do I break this habit?
Compulsive skin and hair picking may indicate body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like trichotillomania or dermatillomania, which are mental illnesses requiring professional treatment beyond willpower or habit-breaking strategies.
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2 months agoThe sudden rise of scabies: I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy'
Clothes, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, a teddy Although it should be two teddies, she re-evaluates, quickly. I can hear her trying to quell her panic. A diehard survivalist preparing for catastrophe? Actually, a beleaguered 44-year-old mother recovering from scabies an itchy rash caused by microscopic mites that burrow under human skin. Far-fetched as it sounds, emergency evacuation is exactly what she, her partner and children (six and four) resorted to in November in a desperate bid to beat the bugs.
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fromSilicon Canals
2 months agoWhy dermatologists are urging people to stop taking daily showers, and the surprising skin benefits - Silicon Canals
Daily hot showers and excessive scrubbing can strip the skin's natural oils, damaging the protective barrier and increasing dryness, itching, and irritation.
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2 months agoDermatologists explain why your neck ages faster than your face and how to fix it - Silicon Canals
I caught myself doing it again last week-meticulously applying sunscreen to my face while completely ignoring my neck. It wasn't until I saw a photo from my friend's wedding that I noticed the difference. My face looked smooth and even-toned, but my neck? Let's just say it was telling a different story. The fine lines and slight sagging made me realize I'd been treating my neck like it was somehow immune to aging. Turns out, I've had it backward this whole time.
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