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Product Review: Bug Bite Thing

See our review of this new device to help with bug bites. See if bug bite creams are a thing of the past.

Ariel MaroonJune 2nd 2018
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Skin Story: Parenting a Child with Eczema

Parenting a child with eczema can cause extra stress and some depression. Baby eczema, toddler eczema, and child eczema can be easier to manage with correct information when looking for eczema treatment.

Alexis MeyerFebruary 18th 2018
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Skin Story: Behind the Spot - My Experience w...

Cafe au lait are skin birthmarks. Hear one person's journey to come to terms with her Cafe au Lait birthmark and laser treatment removal.

Alexis MeyerApril 4th 2017
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Skin From an Ayurvedic Perspective

Taka a look through an Ayurvedic lens at the ayurvedic element approach. Taking a different apporach to your regular skin care routine may help your skin.

Ashlesha Raut, APMarch 27th 2017
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Skin Food: Why I Love Kefir!

Kefir grains are great for your skin. Learn what kefir is and why it is so great for your skin. Kefir can be mixed into a lot of different foods.

Joseph Alban, MS, LAcJanuary 24th 2017
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Dermatologists & Estheticians: What's the Dif...

Do you know the difference between dermatologists and estheticians? When it comes to facials vs cosmetics vs medical issues, see how estheticians and dermatologists differ.

Raja Sivamani, MD, MS, APNovember 5th 2016
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Emergence of Integrative Medicine and Educati...

Integrative medicine is a growing area of medical research. Learn about the rise of alternative medicine research and how it can treat skin.

Howard Maibach, MDSeptember 21st 2016
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Integrative Medicine Inclusive of Ayurveda

Ayurveda has become an inclusive part of integrative medicine. Chinese medicine and Ayurveda share similar ideas. Ayurvedic skin care is an integrative approach to skin. 

Namyata Pathak-Gandhi, BAMS, MS (Ayurveda)July 26th 2016
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