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Vitamin 'A'mazing

Aesthetics Exposed

When retinal is applied topically, virtually all of it is converted to retinyl esters only a fraction are converted to retinoic acid (Eiselen, 2015). Retinol works effectively but can also cause irritation to the skin if vitamin A receptors on the cells are not built-up slowly.

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What Does Exfoliating Do For Your Skin?

Eminence Organics

The five skin types are: Normal Oily Dry Combination Sensitive So, let’s illustrate a scenario: Your skin is prone to irritation and redness, and you have a few dark spots on your face due to sun damage. Don’t: Exfoliate Irritated Skin Is your skin feeling irritated and sore? The skin care analysis?

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Atopic Dermatitis vs. Contact Dermatitis: What’s the Difference?

First Derm

Contact Dermatitis : Triggered by external irritants or allergens, causing localized redness, blisters, and itching. What is Dermatitis Dermatitis refers to a group of conditions that causes inflamed, irritated, and often itchy skin. [1] Diagnosis : Requires medical history, skin examination, and sometimes allergy patch testing.

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Sweating and Eczema: How to Manage Flare-Ups

First Derm

Sweat contains water, salts, and other components that can irritate eczema-prone skin. Understanding Eczema and Sweat Dermatitis refers to a group of conditions that cause inflamed, irritated, and often itchy skin. [1] However the chemical compounds found in sweat can become irritants for an eczema prone skin.

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Epithelia Under Attack: The Skin, Gut, and Respiratory Barriers

The Dermatology Digest

By Krishna Patel and Peter Lio, MD Introduction The epithelial barrier is the first line of physical, chemical, and immunological defense against allergens, irritants, pathogens, and other environmental factors. Defects in the stratum corneum allow for foreign antigens, irritants, and pathogens to enter the epidermis. 2015.05.006.

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Acid Reflux May Respond Better to Foods Than Prescribed Pills

Aesthetics Advisor

Reflux, or GERD, occurs when contents from your stomach back up into your esophagus, causing stomach acid to irritate the lining of your esophagus. In addition, there are several natural remedies available to help you address this condition. What Is Reflux?

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The Science Behind Retinol

Art of Dermatology

A clinical study from 2015 found that 84 percent of women between the ages of 40-55 saw improvement in the appearance of their dark spots after one year of retinol use. Retinol is most commonly known for its role in maintaining skin and mucus membranes and has become a popular addition to skincare.

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