http://medicalskincareadvice.com Medical Skincare Advice, anti-aging, acne, health, nutrition, lifestyle Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:29:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You may have first seen zinc on a summer day at the beach or your local swimming pool. Lifeguards traditionally use the thick, white cream to cover their nose and cheeks to prevent sunburn. You may have learned then, that it was the strongest sunblock available – it just ... http://medicalskincareadvice.com/2010/03/13/zinc-and-zinc-oxide-reduce-acne-breakouts-and-prevent-wrinkles/ Medical skincare isn't all about science and pharmacology. The best way to be healthy and have beautiful skin is to eat healthy and practice sound habits for overall health, like exercise, getting proper sleep and eating well. The biological make-up of our skin begins to show signs of aging as early ... http://medicalskincareadvice.com/2010/03/04/five-top-ways-to-age-gracefully/ Popular Herbs Used in Skin Care and Their Benefits: Chamomile, Aloe Vera, Lavender and Rosemary Today skin care and cosmetics are increasingly going natural. You may have heard that herbs and oils are commonly used in skin care and cosmetics; but, you may not know why or what purpose they serve. ... http://medicalskincareadvice.com/2010/02/28/popular-herbs-used-in-skin-care-and-their-benefits/ Top Five Psoriasis Myths 1. Myth: Psoriasis is contagious. Fact: Psoriasis is not contagious. It is a life-long, immune mediated skin disease. 2. Myth: Psoriasis is caused by poor hygiene. Fact: There is no link between hygiene and psoriasis. Psoriasis is a disease that no amount of washing or scrubbing can remove the ... http://medicalskincareadvice.com/2010/02/15/psoriasis-101-information-on-skin-disease/ BENIGN GROWTHS & MOLES Everyone has skin growths. The dermatologist is the expert on determining which are harmless and which should receive attention. This article is not a substitute for a medical exam. If you have any serious skin issues or concerns, you need to consult your physician. Moles Everyone has moles, from a ... http://medicalskincareadvice.com/2010/02/04/keratosis-skin-spots-warts-benign-growths-and-moles/ Medical Skin Care Advice: Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancer. It is estimated that over 1 million new cases occur annually. The annual rates of all forms of skin cancer are increasing each year, representing a growing public concern. It has also been estimated that ... http://medicalskincareadvice.com/2010/01/25/skin-cancer-and-basal-cell-carcinoma/ Here are 9 facts on Vitamin C Serum from Dr Joanne Turner and her Blog - Skin Revision. Facts on Vitamin C Products and C Serum - Is it all hype? I recommend everyone put Vitamin C and E onto their face daily because they protect against UV induced cell damage. It ... http://medicalskincareadvice.com/2010/01/16/facts-on-vitamin-c-products-and-c-serum/ According to Natural News Sources, Telomeres, regions of DNA which protect the ends of chromosomes from destruction, have made big news in 2009. In fact, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded this year to researchers who investigated the nature of telomeres. Why all the interest? It appears telomeres ... http://medicalskincareadvice.com/2009/12/30/regular-exercize-key-factor-in-anti-aging/ In June 2009, the pharmaceutical giant Roche Holding AG, pulled its Accutane acne medicine from the U.S. market after juries awarded at least $33 million in damages to users who blamed the drug for bowel disease. According to Bloomberg.com, “Roche notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today that it ... http://medicalskincareadvice.com/2009/12/21/natural-acne-treatments-vs-leading-pharmaceuticals/ “How to achieve beautiful, supple and young-looking skin”. You almost can’t avoid it - splashed on magazine covers, reported in newspapers and marketed on television and radio, the message to improve our skin would appear paramount to how we and others view our looks. How does our skin age?  Skin aging ... http://medicalskincareadvice.com/2009/12/09/understanding-hormones-and-your-skin/