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What Men Should Do to Avoid Skin Cancer

A recent survey told some frightening news: barely half the men in the U.S. use sunscreen, and more than two-thirds don't know the warning signs of skin cancer. Those are numbers we'd really like to get changed by men learning how to avoid skin cancer. Skin cancer affects both men and women of all ages, …

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How does nutrition affect my skin?

Ask any dermatologist "how does nutrition affect my skin?", and he or she will tell you there is a long list of "common" skin issues that can result from nutrition problems. "Nutrition" means the things we put into our mouths, and our diet is often the first place a skin expert looks when we complain …

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8 Winter Skin Care Tips

Down here in the Houston area, we don't have winters characterized by tons of ice and snow and sub-zero temperatures. But we do have enough cold air and wind to play havoc with your skin. It's that time of year, and here are some ways to breeze through it with great-looking, healthy skin. Be good …

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Who Needs Annual Skin Checks? You’d Be Surprised.

Regular skin examinations performed by a dermatologist are critical in detecting skin cancer or the early stages of it. What healthcare providers call a "skin check" is the only way to understand what's happening in and on your skin. So who should have a skin check? Everybody, including the person in your mirror! That's right, …

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Spruce up Your Skin for Autumn with PicoSure

How does your skin look and feel? As we move into autumn and head toward the holidays, do you have concerns with wrinkles, acne scarring, sun damage or other signs of aging? People frequently feel they look 10 years older than they are, and confidence may be affected. If you relate to this, PicoSure is …

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How Nutrition Affects the Skin

Just about everybody is interested in having nice skin. Some of us go to great lengths, in fact, to make our skin look better. One of the best - and most natural - ways to pamper your skin throughout your life is with the food you eat.  Let’s look at how nutrition affects the skin. …

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