Author: Anu
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Daily skin care routine for combination skin
Combination skin presents many skincare challenges to deal with. Oily in some places, dry in others, it can be difficult to know how to treat the whole. But with a few combination skincare tips in mind, it is possible to create a daily skincare routine that meets all of the different needs of combination skin…
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ABCDE Melanoma self check
The ABCDE melanoma check method will give you good insights to check your moles. When it comes to knowing your skin, understanding what a normal mole or skin spot is from cancer can be a tricky task. That’s why it’s important to equip yourself with the basic tools and knowledge for detecting skin cancer.
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What are white spots on the skin?
White spots on the skin can occur for a variety of reasons, but they appear mostly as a result of a loss of skin pigmentation. So how does this work? Read here everything you need to know about the possible causes of white spots on the skin.
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Melanoma treatment Australia: what are your options?
Melanoma treatment Australia? According to Melanoma Institute Australia, Australia, and New Zealand have the highest melanoma rates in the world with Queensland incidence rates at 71 cases per 100,000 people (for the years 2009-2013). This greatly exceeds rates in all other jurisdictions, nationally and internationally.
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Different skin types: the complete overview
When it comes to taking care of your skin, identifying your skin type is the first step. Before buying cleansers, moisturizers or foundations, you should understand how your skin behaves and why. Here are five general skin type categories that most skin products are designed for. Do you recognize yours? Find out what it means…
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Oily Skin Type: how to treat and what are the symptoms
For oily skin types, skincare can often feel like a constant battle of blotting sheets and face powder — anything to mask the shine. But your skin isn’t the enemy and taking care of it doesn’t always have to be a fight. With a few basic skincare tips, you can care for your shiny pores…
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Red spots on the skin, but not itchy? Find out 15 common causes
Our skin is prone to rashes, blemishes, and bumps of all kinds. Most of the time, these red spots on the skin are harmless and go away on their own. However, it’s always useful to understand the common causes of these outbreaks so that we handle them properly when they appear.
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Melanoma treatment in the UK
According to Cancer Research UK, there were 14,509 new cases of malignant melanoma in 2013 in the United Kingdom. These rates have been increasing since the 1970s and UK malignant melanoma incidence rates are estimated to be the ninth highest in males in Europe and seventh highest in females. With the ever-increasing risk of melanoma…
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First symptoms of melanoma: the three symptom types to watch out for
Melanoma begins in the melanocyte cells (the cells that produce pigment) in our skin. It often starts as a mole, and, if left unchecked, can spread throughout the body and become life-threatening. While it is the deadliest form of skin cancer, it is highly treatable if detected at early stages when it’s most treatable. For…
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Skin care routine for oily skin: what to do and what to avoid
Between large pores and unwanted pimples, there’s no doubt that oily skin can be difficult to control. And as oil production is tied to natural hormonal changes in the body, the amount of oil produced is primarily out of our hands. While we cannot stop the production of oil, there are some tweaks to our…
