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Many adult patients who have been treated for skin cancer spent a lot of time in the sun as children, said a surgeon. Animesh Patel, a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon with the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, warned parents to be vigilant with their children’s skin. He said every year the plastic surgery department carried out “well over …

There’s no denying that you feel a little bit more confident when your skin is looking and feeling its best. On the flip side, you may feel a little more self-conscious — or even depressed or anxious — if you have a new breakout or are suffering from dryness or other skin conditions. New research from the British Journal of …

For all the miraculous effects attributed to GLP-1s like Ozempic — from craving suppression to fighting inflammation — Hollywood’s favorite drugs do not defy the law of gravity. As they’ve grown in popularity and availability, so has the need for treatments that target that drooping skin that follows rapid weight loss. Surgeons like New York-based Macrene Alexiades have made a …

A recent study indicates liver disease accounts for 4% of global deaths annually, with men disproportionately affected. Dr. Saurabh Sethi highlights overlooked skin signs like jaundice, spider angiomas, palmar erythema, and itching, which may indicate liver dysfunction. Early detection through recognizing these symptoms is crucial for timely medical intervention. Liver disease claims about two million lives annually, which is 4% …

An ingredient in popular soaps and body washes may be fueling a painful skin condition in children. A study led by scientists at Brown University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst found children with higher levels of triclosan in their bodies were more likely to have allergy-related health issues, suffering from eczema, a group of conditions that cause dry, flaky and cracked …

Common antimicrobial chemical associated with skin problems in kids  The Washington Post Source link

Monitor lizards, also known in Australia as goannas, are some of the most iconic reptiles on the continent. Their lineage not only survived the mass extinction that ended the reign of non-avian dinosaurs, but also gave rise to the largest living lizards on Earth. Today, these formidable creatures pace through forests and scrublands, flicking their tongues as they go. A …

Grin and ‘Bare’ it: At this nudist resort, everyone has skin in the game  The Washington Post Source link

Multiple children have been treated in Wake County emergency rooms for a rare, but painful skin condition in recent weeks. Holly Rund shared her five-year-old daughter Lexi was in so much pain last weekend that it caused Lexi to scream when she was touched. “At first I thought it was hand-foot-and-mouth, and I noticed she had a blister,” Holly recalled. …

From high-end aesthetics clinics to the middle aisle of Lidl, collagen is having a moment. Whether it’s in the form of fruity shots or powdered supplements, this structural protein is being touted as the secret to youthful skin and glossy hair. Celebrities are also singing the praises of a collagen-boosting procedure called NeoGen, with the actor Leslie Ash claiming earlier …