Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are reviewing the safety of the antibacterial chemical triclosan in light of recent studies that have linked the chemical to hormone changes in animals. Triclosan is found in many consumer products, including toothpastes, antibacterial soaps and cleansers, clothing, toys, and cosmetics. Opponents of antibacterial products such as triclosan say they are no more effective than regular soap and water, and they may be creating bacteria that...
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Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask... Read more »
Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask... Read more »
We know from the pioneering practice of Dr. Richard K. Bernstein and the late Dr. Robert C. Atkins that following a low-carbohydrate diet... Read more »
The history of honey dates back to a time when it featured prominently in healing therapies for the skin. It was recently included in a... Read more »
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Generic Name: CLINDAMYCIN - TOPICAL Pronounced: (klin-duh-MY sin) Side Effects Burning, itching, dryness, redness, oily skin or skin peeling may... Read more »
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PreventionBecause colds and the flu are easily spread, everyone should always wash their hands before eating and after going outside. Ordinary soap... Read more »
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Gently scrubbing the skin patches with antibacterial soap may help them go away. Prescription erythromycin gel applied to the skin also works very... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
FurunclePreventionThe following may help prevent the spread of infection:Antibacterial soapsAntiseptic (germ-killing) washesGood hygiene (such as... Read more »