Skin Ailments

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Caring for a Blister
Blisters are the skin's defense mechanism to protect its deeper layers from bacteria. While preventing a blister is almost always easier than curing one, you can follow a few simple guidelines at home to care for a blister.

Dealing with Rosacea
There's a fine line to dealing with skin afflicted by rosacea. Just be gentle with it and take the time to see a dermatologist.

Do Acne Creams Work?
Anyone suffering from acne wants to know one thing about all the acne products on the market today – do they work? Well, the answer isn't as easy as a simple yes or no.

Effective Acne Treatment
With so much information out there concerning the proper treatment of acne, it's easy to get confused or feel overwhelmed. But, once you begin to understand what really causes acne, you will see that the foundation of every good acne treatment is made up of some very simple and easy steps.

Laser Tattoo Removal
Having a tattoo removed is quite common, over half of tattoo recipients change their mind and would like to have their tattoos removed. Laser removal is the most common and effective method. Laser removal can be expensive and usually takes several doctor visits to complete the procedure. The laser does cause some pain and burning (like a sunburn) and usually a doctor will prescribe Tylenol and topical anesthetic ointment prior to removing the tattoo.

Reducing Stretch Marks
Many women notice stretch marks after they have delivered their baby. Stretch marks can be embarrassing and negatively effect self image, but there are options for reducing their appearance.

Treating an Insect Bite
If you know in advance that you will be outside with the possibility of being around insects, take precautions and wear insect repellant or long pants and long sleeved shirts. If you do get bitten, treating insect bites is relatively easy, using a few items you most likely already have in your medicine cabinet.

Treating Bruises
Bruising occurs when capillaries burst underneath the skin. Since most bruises are not life threatening, there are steps you can take to minimize bruising and pain if you act quickly. But if bruises appear without trauma, or will not heal after three weeks, talk with your doctor to rule out a more serious medical condition.

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