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Retinol Serum: Is It Safe for Kids and Teens?

First Derm

Dermatologists recommend gentle, age-appropriate skincare alternatives like mild cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreen instead of retinol for young skin. There’s a crucial difference between cosmetic retinol use and medical treatment with retinoids ; the latter is for specific skin conditions under professional supervision.

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Skin Fissures and Split Fingertips

First Derm

Some people naturally have dry skin, while in others it might be the result of some improper cosmetic products or body lotions. Hot water can lower the skin moisture as well. Some topical medications like retinoids are also known to cause dry skin and lead to fissures. Moisturize First step: moisturize.

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Transcutaneous Sensitization: The Real Skinny on Food-based Emollients and Skincare Products

The Dermatology Digest

1-4 Historically, many natural products have been applied to the skin, some of which are also ingested as part of the diet. Common additives to numerous moisturizers, cleansers, and other cosmetic products include foods such as oat, wheat, sunflower, and coconut, causing concern for potential transcutaneous sensitization.

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Expensive beauty products – how is their price determined? Episode 172

The Beauty Brains

On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Does a product’s price indicate anything about quality? Does Glycerin and Aloe Vera really moisturize? What does Salicylic acid do in products? And how legit are beauty product / ingredient trends? Yes, glycerin does. Not much changes.

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Dry Patches on Your Face? Pictures Causes & Treatments

First Derm

When to Consult a Doctor : Understand the importance of professional medical advice for severe cases or when self-care measures are insufficient. 5] But, differentiation can be made using the pattern of the lesion, and a good history, where evidence of contact with a suspected item like a face mask or new cosmetic products will be present.

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Breast rashes: A symptom of cancer or something else

First Derm

Allergic reactions: Some people may develop a rash on the breast due to an allergic reaction to a food, medication, or cosmetic product. Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions such as inflammatory breast cancer and Paget’s disease can cause severe breast rashes. It can cause itching, burning, or pain.

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How do cosmetics impact the environment? episode 206

The Beauty Brains

This means that the product has gone through medical trials and been proven to be safe & effective. Which ingredients are good for these scrubs and moisturizers to have? Question 3 Wahde was wondering if we could help with a paper he wanted to write on the impact of cosmetic use and the environment.