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If you are returning for part two of the Eczema series, then you are already caught up on the cause of this skin condition and the remedies for it. If you haven’t yet read part one, it could help you to understand the medical facts concerning eczema and how to handle this during the cold […]
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Eczema is a skin condition that affects 31.9% of people in the United States. Some outgrow their eczema while others continue to deal with it throughout their lives. It can be perplexing, troublesome, and embarrassing. WHAT IS ECZEMA? Eczema is a general term to describe a large subset of chronic skin conditions typically resulting from inflammation.
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Do you bruise easily? Don’t understand why that happens? Not sure what causes a bruise? Well, when your skin gets under a sudden high pressure because of a fall, blow, or something else like that, it gets bruised. It happens because the impact damages the tiny blood vessels, trapping the blood under the skin. When the blow
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Summer means we usually spend more time outdoors at the beach or park soaking up the sun. While good for overall health, overexposure can be harmful. It can increase the risk of skin cancer and impact the appearance of any scars you may have. A tan will NOT improve the appearance of your scar, and it
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Proper care of your scars is an important way to promote healing and minimize their appearance. While scar gels and silicone sheeting (like NewGel+) will help dramatically, drinking alcohol is a lifestyle choice that may interfere with the healing process. In addition to inhibiting your scar’s healing, alcohol also contributes to liver scarring known as cirrhosis.
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You’ve probably noticed that no two scars look the same. Scars can vary in size, shape, texture, and colour, all depending on the cause and severity of injury. In previous posts, we’ve discussed different types of scars, such as raised, sunken, stretched, and contractures. However, we have yet to discuss why scars change colours, such as
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Scars occur as a result of the body’s natural wound healing process. As you may know, some scars develop differently than others. Some fade into pale lines that are barely visible while others may become discolored or even raised, leaving you with a painful daily reminder of the incident that caused your skin to scar.
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Did you know that silicone has been used for more than 30 years in the treatment of scars? In fact, an article published in the scholarly journal Aesthetic Plastic Surgery states that in the treatment arsenal at the disposal of the plastic surgeon, topical silicone therapy usually is considered the first line of treatment. Fortunately, silicone scar treatment
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