By Randy Dotinga
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) — A new review confirms something that teens have always known: pimples, low self-esteem and depression often go hand-in-hand.
While it doesn’t prove that blemishes actually cause emotional problems, the analysis of 16 studies suggests that teenage acne outbreaks do more than just boost Clearasil sales.
THURSDAY, September 16 (Health.com) — Compared to their clear-skinned peers, teens who have bad acne are more than twice as likely to have mental health problems and are at greater risk of having suicidal thoughts, according to a new study of Norwegian youth.
Nearly all teenagers have some pimples, and up to one in five will develop a moderate to severe case of acne. Read More
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) — Rough buffing of the skin does a better job of removing wrinkles and acne scars and stimulating healing than a gentler rubbing, University of Michigan researchers report.
Known as microdermabrasion, skin buffing has become a popular way to improve the appearance of wrinkles, acne scars, skin discoloration and other signs of aging skin. The procedure involves buffing the skin with grains of diamond or another hard substance such as aluminum oxide crystals, the researchers explain. Read More
MONDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) — A new type of Botox drug called Reloxin appears safe and effective in reducing forehead wrinkles, a new study finds.
The use of Botox to reduce forehead wrinkles and frown lines has long been a mainstay of cosmetic medicine. The medication works by preventing face muscles from contracting, an effect that lasts for several months. Read More
THURSDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) — Black henna tattoos contain a chemical called para-phenylenediamine (PPD) that can cause serious skin reactions, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) warns. Read More
TUESDAY, July 22 (HealthDay News) — Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing still seems the best way to erase telltale signs of aging on your face—and keep them away.
The technique does have a fairly high rate of complications, namely lightening of the skin color, according to authors of a study published in the July/August issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. Read More
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