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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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How a Menopause-Friendly Diet Can Ease Anxiety and Depression

Alison Bladh

Additionally, many women experience other symptoms, such as brain fog, fatigue, and irritability, which can exacerbate feelings of overwhelm. 2015) 'Collective unconscious: How gut microbes shape human behavior', Journal of Psychiatric Research , 63, pp. Available at: [link] Alharbi, A.A., Alshammari, S.A., Almutairi, K.M., Stanton, C.,

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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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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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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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Malignant Melanoma

First Derm

Some common side effects of radiation therapy include fatigue and skin changes such as redness and irritation. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute; 2015. Adverse reactions can be more difficult if you are already weakened by other diseases. Atlanta: U.S.

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Garlic, the ‘King of Cancer Prevention’?

Aesthetics Advisor

In addition, a 2015 meta-analysis indicated that garlic intake helps lower blood pressure (3.39 Raw garlic can irritate the gastrointestinal tract, leading to discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, and bad breath. mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by 2.5 mm Hg decrease in diastolic blood pressure and 3.75