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Finding Success with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
For example, I couldn't swim because it would dry out my skin and make my eczema flare up. When my friends wanted to go out for something to eat af...
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My Life with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
I shed a lot of tears during that time. I truly believed that my eczema was gone. But then, on a family trip to an amusement park, I got super sick...
Read moreCystic Acne
Cystic acne is when you have large, red, painful breakouts deep in your skin. This leads to changes in your skin that can result in clogged pores a...
Read moreWhat is Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (Hives)?
About 20% of people get hives -- itchy red or skin-colored welts also known as urticaria. Some people get chronic hives at the same time that they ...
Read moreUnderstanding Acne Basics
It occurs in both sexes, although teenage boys tend to have the most severe cases. The simple truth is that heredity and hormones are behind most f...
Read moreAdult Acne: Why You Get It, How to Fight It
A good cleanser will also let other skin products reach your skin and work better. Benzoyl peroxide is another acne fighter. Use benzoyl peroxide p...
Read moreDont Make These Acne Treatment Mistakes
Don’t use acne scrubs that might cause more inflammation, and don’t use cleansers that strip the face of its natural oils. “When the skin is dry an...
Read moreMyths and Facts About Adult Acne
Acne Myth 3: Stress causes acne. Acne Myth 4: Don’t wear sunscreen, it will aggravate your acne. “Studies in teens show that washing your face twic...
Read moreVaginal Ring for Birth Control
A vaginal ring is a birth control option for women. Leave the ring in for 4 weeks, then put a new one in. If you use NuvaRing, you’ll put a new rin...
Read moreHow to Safely Get Off Birth Control
You can stop the pill on your own any time -- no need to finish your pack. To avoid getting pregnant, use another birth control method right away. ...
Read moreBirth Control Patch (Transdermal Contraceptive)
You'll need a doctor's prescription for the patch. Depending on your income, you also may get the patch for free from your local public health clin...
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