Catherine Lewis discovered a mole on her foot and her gut told her it was skin cancer, but her doctor thought it was something else. 9 months later and after mutiple visits she was finally diagnosised with stage 4 melanoma, and today Catherine is still battling with cancer. Click here for the full story.
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A semi-autonomous robot that can take different types of measurements from the skin has been developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Fitted with suction cups to help it move, the prototype can be fitted with a dermatoscope to help look for signs of abnormalities, including skin cancer, something normally done manually by a doctor.
Designed to use exchangeable sensing modules, the robot can also measure heart rate and muscle activity.
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“Dylan Melancon estimates that he was going 70 miles an hour when he crashed his motorcycle on a hot New Orleans highway this past June.
He wasn’t wearing leathers or other protective clothing. Melancon’s virtually unprotected body slid along the concrete at high speed for yards. “I was wearing dress pants and a T-shirt. Afterwards, I was wearing no pants,” the 26-year-old nursing student said.
Melancon’s doctor instead got permission to treat him with ReCell, a spray-on skin product designed to treat burns with a slurry of the patient’s own skin cells.” Click here to read the full story.
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It may be tempting to squeeze a large pimple, but doing so could make the zit worse, skin doctors say.
Up to 50 million Americans struggle with various forms of acne, particularly red, swollen, painful bumps that develop deep in the skin, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
There are better, more effective ways to manage acne, said board-certified dermatologist Dr. Meghan Feely.
“Although there are no overnight or immediate cures for acne, you don’t have to stand by and suffer, either,” Feely said in an academy news release. She’s an attending physician at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City.
“Make sure you use noncomedogenic and oil-free cosmetics, cleansers and sunscreens, and never try to scrub away a pimple, as this can further irritate it and make it worse,” she said. Noncomedogenic products are less likely to clog pores.
There are other strategies that can help keep acne under control. Feely recommended the following:
“Today, virtually every case of acne can be successfully treated, even severe acne,” Feely said. “However, not everyone’s acne can be treated the same way. If you have a lot of acne, or if your acne isn’t responding to over-the-counter acne medications after four to six weeks, make an appointment to see a board-certified dermatologist.”
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Daily shaving can take a serious toll on a man’s skin-especially when you factor in the drying effects of winter weather. Check out our expert’s advice on how to keep your skin healthy, clean and moisturized.
For most men, skin tends to get oily throughout the day in certain areas, even in winter. Excess oil can stick to the skin and block the pores, preventing your razor from gliding along the skin smoothly. So before you shave, wash your face with water and facial soap to make sure there are no blockages.
Before you pull out the razor, Ricci suggests splashing your face with warm water after you cleanse it, which will open up the pores. Then apply a light layer of pre-shaving cream, gel or mousse to keep the skin moist and warm. The smoother the skin, the closer the shave.
Another way to simplify shaving is to do it in the shower. Not only is it a time-saver, the humidity of your shower will keep your skin moist and your pores open and even make the hair softer and easier to remove.
According to Ricci, the popular belief that shaving against the direction of hair growth is better is not necessarily true. Shaving in this way can actually cause irritation and can also damage the hair. For a morecomfortable shave, move in the same direction as the growth of the hair.
Razors can be single- or multi-blade. If you like to spend as little time as possible shaving, you can go for a razor with three or five blades. The important thing to remember is that you should be comfortable with your razor and not apply too much pressure, as this can cause irritation.
Skin gets damaged more easily if you make swift movements with your razor or apply your creams too quickly. Give yourself enough time to shave in the morning and allow a few minutes between washing, applying pre-shaving cream and shaving.
Applying moisturizing cream to your skin day and night will keep it hydrated, allowing for a smoother shave. Moisturizing will also help prevent cuts and irritation. Look for moisturizers with natural hydrating ingredients like vitamin E, shea butter or essential oils.
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Warts — and how to treat them — often fall into the things-I-secretly-google-because-I’m-too-embarassed-to-ask-my-doctor category. But despite their (unwarranted) bad rep, warts are incredibly common.
“It would be hard to go a day without someone coming into my office to have warts treated,” Robert Brodell, a board-certified dermatologist and chair of the department of dermatology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, tells Allure.
Luckily, they’re also easy to treat. Continue to read here.
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Research has shown that there is an alarming lack of awareness amongst Canadians concerning sun safety and protection.
According to a survey that CDA has conducted on the opinions and attitudes of Canadian men and women toward sun exposure and sun protection, only 55 per cent of men are concerned about the risks of increased sun exposure and its link to skin cancer.
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The impact of acne is more than skin-deep, and often disrupts sleep and well-being, scientists have found.
Researchers in Ireland report that perceived social stigma diminishes quality of life for many who have acne — especially girls and women.
“We know from previous research that many acne sufferers experience negative feelings about their condition, but we have never before been able to draw such a direct link between quality of life and perception of social stigma around acne,” said study author Aisling O’Donnell. She’s a lecturer in the University of Limerick’s psychology department.
The study findings echo previous research “showing that individuals with visible physical distinctions, which are viewed negatively by society, can experience impaired psychological and physical well-being as a result,” O’Donnell said in a university news release.
Acne isn’t only a teen problem. The skin condition affects almost 13 percent of adults aged 59 and older and more than 1 in 10 kids between ages 5 and 13, the study authors said.
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