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Fact or Myth, Will too much smile cause wrinkles?
Wrinkles are not directly proportional to age; people have different collagen properties. Some people wrinkle far earlier than others, and in different ways.
But yes, smiling does promote wrinkles ...
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Is early morning sunlight as good as evening sunlight for health?
Actually, I am a frequent flyer (I think I spend at least 10% of my year in an airplane or an airport) and I discussed the problem of sunlight with my treating physician.
First, sunlight has an ...
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Why don't gum abscesses heal on their own?
Good evening,
The reason the abscesses in your mouth won't heal on their own is due to:
The fact that the mouth is one of the areas of the body with the most bacteria
Therefore, the immune system ...
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How does poor sleep cause circles under one's eyes?
These dark circles can likely be attributed to vascular network prominence caused by hollowing of the contents of the orbital rim, pigmentary changes in the periorbital area caused by extravasated ...
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What is the difference between eczema and urticaria?
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, itchy skin condition that is very
common in children but may occur at any age. It is also known as
eczema and atopic eczema and was ...
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Is it a good idea to use neosporin for opened blisters?
As per its description, Neosporin can be used for minor cuts and scrapes, which seem to fit well to your description of opened blister.
The picture provided shows a shallow opening. I doubt ...
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What is the mechanism of eczema?
TLDR: The pathogenesis of eczema is multifactorial, but broadly follows a process of genetic (or epigenetic, in the case of the early gut microbiome) dysregulation relating to barrier integrity ...
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Why are airplane pilots more likely to have skin cancer?
A recent study confirmed the increased risk of airline pilots of a certain type of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma or "BCC").
Incidence of cancer among licenced commercial pilots flying North ...
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Biochemistry of (tap water) iontophoresis?
Tap‐water iontophoresis (TWI) using direct current (DC) is considered by some to be the most effective therapy in palmoplantar hyperhidrosis, although it is debated that botulinum toxin injections may ...
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Can you prevent skin tags?
CAUSES and RISK FACTORS of skin tags
In general, the exact cause and therefore prevention of skin tags is not known (Emedicine). In some cases, skin tags could be associated with the following ...
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“There is a very strong correlation between consuming dairy products — such as milk — and acne, skin breakouts and aging.”
These are biologically plausible effects supported by moderate quality observational evidence. As a personal aside, I do not believe there is enough evidence for harm to recommend eliminating dairy ...
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“There is a very strong correlation between consuming dairy products — such as milk — and acne, skin breakouts and aging.”
If the main thrust of the question is indeed expressed in the title and tags of the question:
Q “There is a very strong correlation between consuming dairy products — such as milk — and acne, skin ...
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Can tacrolimus creme cause tacrolimus toxicity?
Yes, it is possible for topical Tacrolimus to cause systemic toxicity, in certain situations.
Evidence from a case series
This paper is a case report of two patients who were prescribed topical ...
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Does the damage from sun exposure outweigh the benefit of getting vitamin D?
I like your curiosity and logical thinking - you're just missing a few pieces of the puzzle.
The sun emits ultraviolet light radiation which is the component of sunlight that is able to damage skin.
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Is it true that freckles have zero potential for malignant transformation?
I don't think there is much medical science here, just interpretation of language and writing.
"Freckles have zero potential for malignant transformation" is not a statement of scientific ...
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How do clinicians prevent haloperidol-induced seborrheic dermatitis?
They don't, because they can't predict who will have such a reaction.
The incidence of drug-induced skin reactions due to psychotropic drugs has been reported at 0.1%
The incidence of the skin ...
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Does wart treatment (such as freezing) kill the wart or only triger the bodies natural immune reaction?
It does both.
The center of the wart is weakened/killed with the acid/nitrogen(cold), while the periphery is damaged (both the wart and the skin around it).
Because the wart is weakened, the body'...
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Is it a good idea to use neosporin for opened blisters?
See this from the AAD about wound care.
See this from Medscape for interesting info on wound healing.
Studies are mixed whether there are clear improved outcomes from using antibiotic ointments (...
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Is ASEA supplement useful against scars or it is a fake product?
I was quite skeptical to read the word describing the product in the questions title.
But there is really no weaker word allowed to describe this extraordinary scam.
Their website is full of it but ...
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Aesthetics aside, is there a medical reason that acne should be treated?
What would be medical advantages?
There are several problems with what you're asking. It has to do with how you're framing the issue. But rather than get into a more convoluted point, I'll just ...
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Do UV-B emitting lamps for reptile pets produce vitamin-D in human skin?
In short: UV bulbs for reptiles and tanning beds emit mainly UV-A, which does not promote vitamin D synthesis but can promote skin cancer.
UV light and vitamin D synthesis (Skin Cancer Foundation):
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What treatments are available for dandruff/psoriasis
It’s important to clarify that in a clinical setting, dandruff is associated with seborrheic dermatitis, which is not (and is not treated) the same as psoriasis. From UpToDate:
Seborrheic ...
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Can the use of hydrogen peroxide in dentistry worsen the oxidative stress in patches of facial vitiligo vulgaris?
There are several components to this question:
Is hydrogen peroxide (as used in dental hygiene procedures) absorbed into the body in significant quantities?
Could absorbed hydrogen peroxide have ...
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Why do herpes virus infections (apart from chicken pox) resolve without dermatological sequelae?
I apologize in advance, a lot of the papers referenced may be paywalled.
There's a lot of literature on the various Herpesviridae and it is a large pleotropic family, producing such viruses as ...
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Patches of Partial Albinism
The website you linked to refers to piebaldism as "partial albinism". Piebaldism is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by pathogenic variants of the KIT gene.
This is a ...
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Can using moisturiser make acne worse?
It is absolutely possible for moisturizer to make acne worse. You've probably heard the term "non-comedogenic" in advertisements for various skin products, and that means that the product is not ...
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What causes acne, and how do I get rid of it?
According studies, it's an interaction between genetics and environment. If you parents had acne, you might have. But, overall, diet and stress are big factors for acne : your genetic makes you more ...
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Wearing a corset
1. Does wearing a corset have any disadvantages?
Yes.
The wearing of a corset for extended periods of time to maintain or reduce waist size is called tightlacing. It is commented (though nowhere I can ...
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Acne underneath skin
Currently, the only real way to "get rid of acne once and for all" is through the use of the prescription medication isotretinoin. It works to reduce sebum production and thusly decreases the ...
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After a skin biopsy, is it preferable to use vaseline, polysporin, or neosporin?
A skin biopsy is considered a clean surgical wound, unlike a cut sustained outside.
See this from the American Academy of Dermatology
and this Medscape article with information on wound healing.
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