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Wednesday, October 8th, 2008Cause for Adult Acne
Adult acne is caused by sebum, an oily substance produced by the skin’s sebaceous glands.
This oil (Sebum) clogs pores, which attract bacteria and become inflamed.
For most adults, breakouts are a result of hypersensitivity to androgens (male hormones).
But an imbalance in both male and female hormones (estrogen) can also cause breakouts.
For women, this [...]
Choosing an anti-wrinkle cream!
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008The urge to change our appearance overnight is very strong in human beings - because we are obsessed with beauty and youth - Nothing wrong with that.
In fact, the zest for life is essential to our longevity. But, in our zeal to reverse the aging process, we sometimes make unhealthy choices. The following simple tips [...]
Top 10 habits for a glowing skin!
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008Everybody talks and aspires for baby skin, but that is God’s gift to babys.
Once we start aging, the oil producing glands become lethargic and less active. This induces dryness in our skins and ultimately results in wrinkles.
Is it possible to reverse this drying process of the glands?
The following 10 steps would help you regain the [...]
The process of aging - As Dermaxin sees it!
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008(tags: wrinkles skin)
Botox wrinkle treatment - Part5
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008What are the side effects and risks of Botox?
Botox injections are relatively safe when performed by an experienced doctor. But side effects and complications can occur. These include:
Pain and bruising at the injection site
Redness
Headache
Flu-like symptoms
Nausea
Temporary facial weakness or drooping
Spread of the toxin beyond the treatment area, which can cause botulism-like symptoms (trouble swallowing, muscle weakness, [...]
Botox wrinkle treatment - Part3
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008How are Botox injections done?
A doctor uses a thin needle to inject tiny amounts of Botox into specific muscles. By carefully choosing the muscles to treat, the doctor weakens only the wrinkle-producing muscles to preserve your natural facial expressions.
The number of injections needed depends on many factors, including your facial features, the extent of [...]
Botox wrinkle treatment - Part2
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008How do you prepare?
Before scheduling Botox injections for wrinkles, you need to meet with your doctor to discuss the factors that determine whether the procedure is likely to work well for you. This meeting generally includes:
Your medical history. Your doctor asks questions about conditions you have or have had, as well as any medications you’re [...]
Botox: Is this wrinkle treatment for you?
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008Botox - the brand name for botulinum toxin type A - is the purified form of the toxin, which if taken in large amounts by mouth causes the food poisoning botulism. But when injected in small doses into specific muscles, Botox blocks the chemical signals that cause muscles to contract. When the muscles can’t tighten, [...]
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