Acne: Help is Here
Offers a general overview of acne and acne treatment and skin care for teens. Face washing techniques and products are described. Readers can link to more information on other skin problems, sun safe... Details >
American Academy of Dermatology |
Aging and Sun-Damaged Skin
The natural aging process generally produces lines and wrinkles, age spots, splotches and pigmentation problems, broken capillaries, dull skin texture and color, and other skin flaws. Also, a once-att... Details >
American Society For Dermatologic Surgery |
AgingSkinNet
Links to information about aging skin and related procedures and treatments. Also includes information on hair loss and a glossary.... Details >
American Academy of Dermatology |
Collagen and Liquid Silicone Injections
This document reports on the regulatory status and the health risks associated with the use of collagen injections and liquid silicone for cosmetic purposes.... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Protecting Kids From the Sun
This online document gives details on the application of sunscreen to your children’ skin to reduce the risk of future skin damage, skin cancer, and related skin problems.... Details >
Federal Trade Commission |
Questions & Answers About Acne
General information about acne that includes a description of what acne is and how it develops, the causes of acne, and the treatment options for various forms of acne. Information is also provided on... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Self-Care Flow Charts: Skin Rashes and Other Changes
An online chart of self-care suggestions for common skin rashes and skin changes. These include contact dermatitis, seborrhea, cradle cap, hives, insect bites, and cellulitis.... Details >
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Skin Care and Aging
This consumer health information fact sheet provides information for the elderly about proper skin care, which can delay the signs of aging to the skin -- wrinkling, looseness, leathery-dryness, blotc... Details >
National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health |
Smooth Moves: Medical Treatments for Facial Wrinkles
A variety of facial cosmetic treatments may help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Each works differently and has its own set of potential results and side effects. ... Details >
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research |
