Author: Anu
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Combination or oily skin: what’s the difference?
When trying to determine skin type, there is one distinction that trips a lot of people up: combination skin vs. oily skin. While these two skin types share many similarities, they also have a tell-tale difference. Below we define both skin types so you can determine yours and find a skincare routine that works for…
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White spots on the skin from tanning: what do they mean?
After tanning, many people may notice some white spots forming on their skin. While most of the time these white spots are not dangerous, it’s important to understand why and how they appear. Read in this post the common causes of white spots on the skin from tanning.
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Skin lesions on the face: most common types
Skin lesions are a broad term referring to any abnormality on your skin. The Medical Dictionary defines a skin lesion as a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it. A skin lesion can be a rash, mole, wart, cyst, blister, bump, discoloration or any other change that…
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Supplements for healthy skin
These days there are supplements claiming to do everything from strengthening your nails to lowering your cholesterol. The supplements industry is large and largely unregulated. That’s why it’s important to understand what supplements are actually good for your health and which ones are just trying to sell you false hope. Another reason why you’ll want…
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Daily Mail: Can an app really help you spot a risky mole?
SkinVision can help you ‘be your own doctor’ by finding irregularities.
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Melanoma Stages: stage 1 to 4 overview
Melanoma treatment options vary based on many factors, including how far the cancer has spread, its location, severity and the health of the patient. View a clear overview of melanoma stages 1 to 4.
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Skincare routine for men
Skincare and men are two words that people generally don’t associate with each other. But there is nothing “girly” about skincare — all genders have skin that needs taking care of. And the truth is, taking care of your skin doesn’t have to come with a million steps and products attached. Below, we go over…
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What to eat for healthy skin
It has been said that we are what we eat and when it comes to our skin, this certainly seems true. Any teenager will be able to tell you that they get more spots when they eat more junk food or those with food allergies might be able to tell they have eaten a trigger…
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How to detect skin cancer moles
What makes a mole suspicious rather than normal? You may wonder so while discovering a new skin spot. To answer this question, you need to understand what’s normal for your skin. In this post, we go over some early signs that could indicate skin cancer moles.
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Digital Trends: As tech trickles in, medicine is about to hit warp speed
In the summer of 2008, I noticed a mole on my arm that seemed to be getting bigger.
