Acne scarring: Why it occurs and what can be doneSEE, JO-ANNGUPTA, AAKRITIMedicine Today
Joint pain and fatigue from lupus can interfere with the ability to work. In the U.S., one-third of patients with such manifestations of lupus are unable to work. Patients may be required to reduce activities and can require assistance with child care. Nevertheless, a majority of patients w...
Asbestosis occurs when asbestos fibers cause lung scarring, leading to difficulty breathing. Get help for asbestosis now.
Acne can be incredibly frustrating to deal with. The good thing is, that there are steps you can take to reduce it and to help prevent it from occurring. The thing is, everyone’s skin is unique—so there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to this skin condition. That’s why we’ve...
An F4 tornado can reduce a house to rubble in an instant. Carsten Peter/Getty Images As far as we can tell, there are only two people on record that claim to have been in the center of a tornado and lived. Not surprisingly, both of them were farmers. The first man was Will Kell...
Corticosteroids are drugs that reduce inflammation in the body and affect the function of the immune system. They are often used to manage MS attacks, but can have numerous side effects. Side Effects of Short-Term Corticosteroid Use Fluid retention ...
Ask your healthcare provider how to apply and remove a splint. Decrease wound scarring. You may need to apply ointments to your wound or the area around it. Ask which ointment to buy and how often to use it. You may need to wait until your wound is healed. After your wound is ...
Avoid touching or picking at acne lesions to prevent scarring.¹⁴ Medical interventions Prescription medications, like oral contraceptives and spironolactone, are commonly used to manage acne. Oral contraceptives contain estrogen and progestin, which help regulate hormones and reduce acne. They work ...
How can I Reduce Scarring? Discussion Comments Bydonasmrs— On Aug 10, 2013 Cervical cryotherapy used to be the preferred treatment for dysplasia. But it's not anymore because it doesn't allow biopsies like other treatments since it destroys tissues. ...
Reduce inflammation in the skin Inflammation is a key cause of longer term acne scarring, so managing this in the short term is important to prevent this relatively common side effect of hormonal acne. Topical skincare ingredients such as Azelaic acid and Vitamin B5 (panthenol) can significantly...