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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Vitamins Are Good For Dry Skin

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In response to MadDad...

By Sue Chung Health Expert

MadDad said...

 

My son has acne, and his dermatologist says the best way to treat it beyond medication is lots of sunlight. I fear we may be trading one health problem for another....?

 

I say...

 

That is one of the most irresponsible pieces of advice a dermatologist could offer. Some people like to say that you need to expose yourself to sunlight in order to allow your body to create vitamin D. This is true to some extent, but the amount of sunlight your body needs to absorb in order to create s...

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Antioxidants and Vitamins for Your Skin: Better on Your Face or In Your Diet?
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...variety of skin creams due its soothing effect on dry skin. Dermatologists recommend taking 400... Read more »

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In response to MadDad...
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...In reality, tanning can aggravate acne by causing dry skin and irritation. Additionally, many... Read more »

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Natural Skin Care, Straight From Your Kitchen
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...to sensitive skin that features oatmeal. To soften dry skin, try this recipe: Place a generous... Read more »

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Natural Skin Care, Straight From Your Kitchen
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...to sensitive skin that features oatmeal. To soften dry skin, try this recipe: Place a generous... Read more »

Health Guide

Wrinkle Treatment
...finish. Facial powder reflects light and thus minimizes wrinkles but should be avoided by people with dry skin.Correcting Color. When blemishes are especially prominent, applying color correctors... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Symptoms
...of the hands and soles of the feet -- from eating too many vitamin A-rich vegetables such as carrotsDry skin covered with fine hairThin scalp hairCold or swollen feet and handsStomach problems,... Read more »
Psoriasis: Managing Psoriasis
...alone.Hypnosis aimed at reducing stress may relieve symptoms, according to a small 1999 study.Treating Dry SkinIf skin becomes dry and itchy, the patient may try the following:Soak in a warm bath... Read more »
Psoriasis: Topical Medications
Topical MedicationsTopical medications are those applied only to the surface of the body. They come in the following forms:OintmentsGelsSolutionsCreamsSpraysFoamsLotionsShampoosOcclusive tapesIn... Read more »
Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors
...eventually, so they generally go away. Gastrointestinal problems are common. Other side effects include dry skin and mucous membranes and darkening of the skin.About 3 - 5% of people taking... Read more »

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