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Sue Chung

Sue Chung, Health Guide

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Health and Beauty Writer - Active 2007 - 2009

Does Toothpaste Really Work on Pimples?

Myths abound when it comes to quick fixes for acne. The appearance of zits causes most of us, no matter how old we are, to grasp at any and all solutions for clear skin. While most of those myths have been publicly debunked, some of them still manage to hang around despite the many dermatologists and beauty advisors who say otherwise. This leads... Read moreChevron
Dr. Hema Sundaram

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Beyond Kinerase - Pyratine Makes its Debut

Back in the day when Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were husband and wife, they - and various other celebrities - swore by Kinerase cream to keep their skins dewy. I've recommended Kinerase to my patients for many years, and in magazine articles such as this one in Good Housekeeping[1]. Its active ingredient, Kinetin, is a cytokinin - a... Read moreChevron
Sue Chung

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Health and Beauty Writer - Active 2007 - 2009

Acne Face Washes and Triclosan

Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask Sue a question, send an email to feedback@skincancerconnection.com or leave a comment below.  Reader's Question: I use an acne face cleanser with the anti-bacterial ingredient Triclosan. Then I noticed... Read moreChevron
Sue Chung

Sue Chung, Health Guide

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Health and Beauty Writer - Active 2007 - 2009

The Pros and Cons of Accutane

I'm thinking about going on Accutane, but I keep reading about side effects. Should I be worried?  The media likes to remind us constantly that a great many ingredients in various cosmetics will cause cancer or allergies or eczema. While we should take most of these warnings with a grain of salt (many of these studies are performed on... Read moreChevron

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