July 2010

Skin Pigmentation

July 31, 2010

The majority of people have some form of skin pigmentation or a kind of birthmark. Here you can overview the list of most common problems that affect so many people. If you are also suffering of any one of these problems you should talk to some skin specialist or physicians who can diagnosis the actual [...]

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Kojic Acid Skin Treatments

July 24, 2010

Among known medications those which inhibit melanin production are used to treat pigmentation. Unlike chemicals such as hydroquinone, kojic acid is a natural substance formed from fermenting rice. The fungi where kojic acid is yielded from is called koji. Kojic acid is considered to be a safe alternative to chemical skin whitening treatments, but is [...]

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Skin Blemishes

July 22, 2010

There are some people who suffer from skin blemishes due to many skin health factors. Diet, varying weather, clogged pores, skin damage, genetics, stress, excess oil on the skin, and aging are some of the factors that can be responsible for skin blemishes. Furthermore, these factors affect the early aging leading to the development of [...]

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Keratosis And Pigmentation In Children

July 16, 2010

A child’s skin is very sensitive, unlike adults. Skin care for children should be gentle, because skin damage in childhood could carry on until he gets old. A good example is skin blemishes. Freckles could carry on later in life. Regarding keratosis and pigmentation, there are risks factors for having them. Melanin and keratin are [...]

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Dangers Of Hydroquinone On Skin Pigmentation

July 2, 2010

Many people suffering from various forms of skin pigmentation such as melasma, age spots & liver spots use hydroquinone to bleach their skin. It is still prescribed in many countries even though its use is banned in others for fears it may cause cancer. Hydroquinone is well-known for its effectiveness. And what exactly is hydroquinone? [...]

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