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How Screen Time Is Secretly Ageing Your Skin

Alison Bladh

This light can lead to oxidative stress, collagen breakdown, and hyperpigmentation, making your skin appear older. Hyperpigmentation HEV light can stimulate melanin production, causing uneven pigmentation, especially in darker skin tones. TO MY WEBSITE References American Academy of Dermatology (2018). Regazzetti, C.,

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Melasma (Chloasma)

First Derm

Especially, new evidence proves not only UV light, but also short wave length visible light rays (blue-violet) have the ability to cause melasma by inducing hyperpigmentation. Some studies show that folate deficiency can be related to hyperpigmentation. Alexander Börve Melasma (Chloasma) (08) cheek woman [ICD-10 L81.1] ICD-9: 709.09

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5 Tips for Treating Breakouts

Lipgloss and Aftershave

When trying to extract their own lesions or picking at their skin, clients can cause post-inflammatory erythema, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and atrophic scarring. Through diligent practical training and the completion of Laura’s personal training, Alex became a Face Reality Certified Acne Expert in 2018.

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Sun, Citrus & Margarita Burn: Phytophotodermatitis in Summer

First Derm

5 The rash usually disappears in a few weeks, while the hyperpigmentation will remain for months after a margarita burn. Treatment and prevention Even though it can be frustrating to deal with margarita burns scarring your flawless summer skin, they are often self-resolving and are not dangerous in the long term. Fitzpatrick, J.

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How to Prevent Lip Thinning and Keep Your Lips Full and Youthful as You Age

Alison Bladh

Sun exposure and environmental damage Increasing UV-related collagen breakdown and hyperpigmentation. Lower hyaluronic acid production Leading to drier, more fragile lips. Weakened muscle tone Affecting lip definition and contour. How to Maintain Youthful Lips Naturally 1. (2014). Garre, A., Hyaluronic Acid and Its Role in Skin Aging."

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Body Acne: How To Get Rid Of Breakouts On Your Back, Chest & Shoulders

Eminence Organics

This increases the chance that your body acne will leave scars and lengthens the amount of time it will take for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation to fade. Fade Dark Marks Because the skin on your back is more resilient and has a slower cell turnover than the skin on your face, it can take longer to heal.

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Ingrown Hair Vs Herpes: Spotting the Differences

First Derm

Published 2018. But if it doesn’t, you could have an infection (which can cause pus to form), darkened skin, scarring, pain or itching. The prevention and management of genital herpes: a community health approach. Journal of Community Health Nursing. Published 2022. Accessed November 6, 2023. Herpes management and prophylaxis.