Articles for tag: Phototherapy, Tanning Beds

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Positive and Negative Tanning Bed Effects

Many people move to tanning beds to get away from the sun because of the belief that tanning salons are safer than the sun’s damaging rays. While generally speaking tanning beds are somewhat less dangerous than soaking up the rays on the beach for hours on end, it is a myth to believe that there ...

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5 Ways to Prevent Dandruff

Just about everyone has to deal with dandruff at some point in their lives. According to Duke University’s Campus Barber, dandruff can strike any time after puberty, because that’s when your body begins to produce the necessary hormones for dandruff to thrive. Thankfully, you can prevent dandruff before it begins. Dr. Marta Rendon, the founder ...

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What to Expect If Your Newborn is Diagnosed with Jaundice

Jaundice is the term for a child or adult whose skin has turned yellow. The yellow color is the result of bilirubin, the result of the liver disposing of old, red blood cells, no longer needed by the body. For some people the body can’t process the amount of red blood cells and yellow pigment ...

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Symptoms of Jaundice in Babies

Jaundice is generally not a serious problem and is normal in babies. Jaundice is caused by the build up of bilirubin after red blood cells are broken down. If jaundice is left untreated, it can create more serious issues. That is why it is important to know the symptoms in your baby. The symptoms of ...

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Jaundice: Symptoms and Treatment

Jaundice is not actually a disease, but a condition that is caused by an elevated amount of the bile pigment bilirubin in the blood. The normal bilirubin level in blood serum is between 0.2 and 1.2 mg/dL. If the concentration rises to above 3 mg/dL, jaundice can develop as a yellow discoloration of the skin ...

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Treating Acne with Spa Treatments

While skin care therapists or estheticians are not doctors they specialize in the treatment of the skin cosmetically. They apply treatments to the skin such as waxing and facials. Dependent on the state were they are located training requirements range from 300 to 600 hours of education. For problems such as mild acne you can ...

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How to Cure White Spots on Your Skin

In today’s world it is extremely important to look good, so that we can feel good about ourselves. This is the reason behind the growing popularity of skin cleansing creams and lotions. Everyone is looking to get that perfect look and a perfect clean face. But there are few things which constantly haunt us. There ...