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Battling Buttne (Butt Pimples): Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

West Lake Dermatology

While similar in appearance to facial acne, these unwanted butt bumps and blemishes can be caused by various skin issues beyond typical acne, including folliculitis, keratosis pilaris, boils, and even contact dermatitis or eczema. These blemishes can be unsightly, uncomfortable, and sometimes painful. Is There a Way to Prevent Buttne?

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How Dairy Affects Skin

Art of Dermatology

Dietary dairy has been shown to cause skin trouble for some people in various ways including flaring acne, eczema, rosacea, and even autoimmune conditions. Higher insulin levels in the body can leave you with skin issues including acne, rosacea, eczema, pigmentation, and dryness. Why is Dairy Bad for the Body?

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Seborrheic Dermatitis Symptoms, Causes, And Treatments

West Lake Dermatology

The lipases and phospholipases produced by this yeast cleave free fatty acids from triglycerides present in sebum, potentially inducing inflammation. On the face and chest, seborrheic dermatitis can cause redness and scaling, which can sometimes be mistaken for other skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.

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High Tech/High Touch: New Approaches to Facial Massage with Real Results

Lydia Sarfati

Using massage helps cleanse the skin of impurities and soften sebum. MLD has been incorporated into medical esthetics prior and after plastic surgery. Prior to surgery, estheticians find that this helps prepare the body by advancing the healing process by stimulating the immune system while draining excess fluids and toxins.

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How Sleep Affects The Skin

Art of Dermatology

This loss of hydration or dry skin can lead to a flare of other issues including eczema and rosacea. According to a study in Sleep Medicine , cortisol triggers the skin to produce more sebum or oil which can lead to inflammation, rosacea, and acne, and other inflammatory breakouts.

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What’s Under That Beard? 8 Beard-Related Skin Conditions

First Derm

Seborrheic Dermatitis in the Beard Area Seborrheic dermatitis , also known as seborrheic eczema, is an inflammatory skin condition. It’s caused by Malassezia, a fungus that feeds on the sebum on your skin, leading to irritation and inflammation, particularly in areas with many sebaceous glands like the beard. [5] Published 2021.

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The Heat is On: How Hot Weather Affects the Skin

West Lake Dermatology

Heat can also trigger histamine release, exacerbating inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and hives. Acne Flare-ups: How Heat, Sweat, and Excess Oil Clog Pores Hot weather increases sebum production, and when combined with sweat and bacteria, it creates the perfect environment for acne breakouts.