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Tried and True: 5 Myths and Truths About Cleansing and Acne

Aesthetics Exposed

Some side-effects of over-exfoliation are increased inflammation, skin sensitivity, extreme dryness, impaired barrier function, hyperpig­mentation and even potential scarring. This article appeared in the February 2018 issue. This is true of chemical exfoliation as well. Find more on this topic in the digital magazine

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Topical Steroid Withdrawal: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

First Derm

Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is a significant concern for individuals who use topical steroids to manage various skin conditions. Over time, the prolonged use of these medications can lead to TSW, resulting in a range of distressing symptoms such as redness, itching, and skin sensitivity. Published 2018.

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Sun, Citrus & Margarita Burn: Phytophotodermatitis in Summer

First Derm

1 How to identify Margarita dermatitis Sometime, there won’t be anything more than a painless dark skin patch. 4 But depending on the amount of citrus juices on your skin, length of sun exposure and skin sensitivity of different individuals, this might differ. And this is more commonly seen in young women than in men.

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Are phthalates something you really need to worry about in cosmetics? No.

The Eco Well Blog

It is not a skin sensitizer in animals and is not considered genotoxic. 2018) Safety evaluation of dermal exposure to phthalates: Metabolism-dependent percutaneous absorption. Predominate exposure is from food. DBP appears to have relatively low toxicity, and large amounts are needed to cause injury. Kim, Min Kook, et al.

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