dermatology

One of the main annoyances with skin conditions like acne and rosacea is where they live --your face. Rosacea, in particular, causes all-over facial redness that is brought on by an abnormality of the blood vessels, which tend to become overactive and cause attacks of flushing. British dermatologist Dr. Tony Chu warns that if left untreated, "it can cause permanent skin damage," but says that Read more...

Teen-age acne is a major ordeal that many stoically endure, thinking it a necessary, but temporary, phase of life. Much to their chagrin, though, many find they never outgrow it, and that adult acne can be even more embarrassing, as well as difficult to treat. What to do if adult acne rears its ugly (black or white) head? The answer may lie in using combination therapies for mild to moderate Read more...

Reducing ulcer-causing bacteria -- Helicobacter pylori -- in the stomach alleviates rosacea symptoms reports a team of researchers at the University of Erciyes School of Medicine in Turkey. The team, led by Dr. Serap Utas, suspects that the H. pylori infection may be one of the causes of this skin condition affecting many women over the age of 30. In the study, published in the Journal of Read more...