Questions tagged [cosmetics]
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Does microneedling treat hypertrophic acne scars?
It is well known that microneedling (MN) is an effective method in treating atrophic acne scars. But is it also useful in treating raised, hypertrophic acne scars? If so, how does it work (what is the ...
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Alternative to Limb Lengthening
Some of you who are familiar with the current surgery for limb lengthening know the steps (link):
Break bones
Insert rod
Await callus formation
Lengthen
Consolidate
The issue is during the ...
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Will cryolipolysis reduce fat cell's total number in human?
As we known, fat cell's number will not decrease for adults. Without other surgery, new fat cell will replace the dead fat cell and keep the total number constant.
A and B are two people with same ...
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Is this a working treatment for gray hair?
I saw this product(link) for restoring color to gray hair and the news articles about it(link) that claim it stimulates melanin synthesis and hair pigmentation, But I am a bit skeptical about it so I ...
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Laser treatment during pregnancy? [closed]
I desperately need advice!
I'm so happy to say that I'm 5 weeks pregnant. I just confirmed it yesterday. I'm concerned only about one thing. I have undergone laser hair removal a few days back without ...
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Is there a reliable website about cosmetic science?
When I read something on nih.gov or nhs.uk, I trust that what I'm reading is scientifically reliable.
However, these sites do not really focus on cosmetics.
I'm looking for a website that is aimed ...
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How to use normalising gel, cleansing milk, toner and protein mask
I have been using normalising gel to wash my face. I got as a present cleansing milk, toner and protein mask. How am I supposed to use these?
I kind of understand that toner is used to remove those ...
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Is Hemangioma treatable by medicine? [closed]
I am a 45 year old male from India. I was born with a Hemangioma in upper lip. Doctors told us it does not have a complete cure, so they planned to give injections when it increased.
Doctors are now ...
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Applying kajal in eye leads to dark circle?
I know there are many reasons behind dark circles under eye. But I want to know whether applying Kajal in the eye leads to dark circle or not?
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What are we putting on our faces!?! Why don't we have an agency like the FDA approving/monitoring the safety of cosmetics?
"FDA does not approve cosmetics, although we do approve color additives
used in cosmetics. It is the responsibility of cosmetic manufacturers
to ensure, before marketing their products, that the ...
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Are massage creams containing paraben bad for health?
Are massage creams containing paraben bad for health?
For example, I see that the free-up massage cream contains methylparaben: should I use a paraben-free massage cream instead of it?
I read on ...
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Do adult braces have a medical need beyond cosmetics?
While middle/upper-class American parents often have their children get braces as teenagers, an adult getting braces out of his/her own volition could be viewed as a sign of vanity, much like plastic ...
