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Every woman likes to be the center of attention, to be careful with the way she looks and the accessories she wears, the way she styles her hair or wears her makeup.
Regardless the style and the chosen colors there are rules that have to be followed, in order to have a well [...]
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Experts say that consuming white wine frequently can damage your teeth, which many wine makers and tasters are aware of.
According to Nutritional Research reports, pale plonk packs an acidic punch that erodes enamel far more than red wine.
Teeth damage is due to pH and duration of contact with the teeth, but not due to wine’s [...]
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Pediatr Dermatol. 2009 Oct 4;
Jansen T, Melnik BC, Schadendorf D

Periorificial dermatitis, a common skin disease in young women, has been occasionally reported in children. This study elaborates the clinical features of periorificial dermatitis in children as well as possible pathogenetic factors and the response to 20% azelaic acid cream. A total of 10 children aged 3 to 12 (mean 7.7) years suffering from nongranulomatous periorificial dermatitis for 3 to 7 (mean 4.9) months were evaluated, and dermatologic examination was carried out. Pretreatment was documented. Skin prick tests with a panel of six common inhalative allergens and patch tests with the European Standard Series were performed. An association between atopy and periorificial dermatitis was evaluated, and patients were screened for skin colonization by fungi, bacteria, and Demodex mites. They were treated with 20% azelaic acid cream, which was topically applied twice daily on all affected areas, until complete resolution was achieved. Treatment period was followed by an individual observation period. Periorificial dermatitis had developed in typical distribution and morphology. In all patients, low- to high-potency topical corticosteroids had been used on the face prior to manifestation. Atopy was found in half of the patients. Allergological, bacteriological, and mycological examinations did not reveal pathologic results. Demodex mites could not be demonstrated by skin surface biopsy. Treatment with 20% azelaic acid cream led to complete resolution of skin lesions after 4 to 8 (mean 5.4) weeks in all patients. Transient exacerbation of skin condition with a peak between the 2nd and 6th day of treatment could be observed in three patients. Side effects of 20% azelaic acid cream were registered in six patients and were predominantly present in the first 2 weeks of treatment. Side effects were minimal and became rarer with ongoing treatment. No recurrences were seen within a follow-up period of 2 to 8 (mean 4.4) months. Treatment with 20% azelaic acid cream could provide an effective and safe alternative therapeutic option in children with nongranulomatous periorificial dermatitis.
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Dermatitis. 2009 Oct; 20(5): 284-6
Trattner A, Slodownik D, Jbarah A, Ingber A

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of cosmetics-related contact dermatitis is rising, owing mainly to the wider use of cosmetics by the public and the routine diagnostic use of patch tests. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of cosmetics allergy in Israel. METHODS: A questionnaire was distributed to a random sample of 360 female customers of pharmacies and beauty salons in two areas of the country. Items included general health profile, family history of atopy, occurrence of rash due to patch-test-proven cosmetics allergy, anatomic sites of the rash, subjective aspects regarding the rash, and cosmetics consumption habits. RESULTS: Patient age ranged from 15 to 89 years. Eleven subjects (3.1%) had patch-test-proven cosmetics allergic contact dermatitis. There was a correlation between proven cosmetics allergy and subjective sensitivity to facial cream (p = .03). CONCLUSIONS: The 3.1% prevalence rate of cosmetics contact allergic dermatitis in a randomly selected population in Israel is similar to values reported in the literature (about 2%). The higher-than-expected rate of subjective sensitivity to facial cream among patients with proven cosmetics allergy may be explained by the wide use of Facial cream, facial skin susceptibility to insult, and the relatively long duration of contact of facial cream (a leave-on product) with the skin.
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Being blonde is a style statement and a way of life because blonde hairstyles are always trendy making a woman look extremely attractive and by the definition always beautiful.
Being blonde goes with all face shapes, and can make a woman look anything from cute to sexy.
With various styles and highlights being blonde [...]
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Rosacea is a skin disorder that is actually more common than most people think.
Rosacea gives the appearance of red and pink patches on the skin. While there are technically no cures for Rosacea there are many different treatments out there.
There are prescription medications you can take for your Rosacea symptoms and [...]
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