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According to a study, women who said they consumed two or more daily servings of skim milk as a teen were also 44% more likely to say that a physician had diagnosed them with severe acne during their teen years than those who reported drinking one or fewer servings per week. We decided to see what else the literature had to say about the connection between diet and acne.
Accutane and depression: is there a link?
For several years there has been debate over whether Accutane (isotretinoin), a drug prescribed for serious cases of acne, could be causing depression and subsequent suicide in teenagers. Though depression and suicide are important health problems for teenagers, there is as yet no good evidence that Accutane contributes significantly to either.
Read more here.
FDA-approved light therapy device for acne
The ClearLight Acne PhotoClearing System emits high-intensity light that kills the bacteria that cause a particular form of acne.
Learn more here.
Questions and answers about acne
Find in-depth answers to your questions about the development and treatment of acne.
Your children may be clean, but that doesn't mean they won't get head lice. How can you prevent these little bugs from nesting in your children's hair?
Tinea cruris: aka jock itch
Three out of four men will get tinea cruris (jock itch) at some point in their lifetime. Here are some little known facts about what causes this common—but sometimes painful—condition, and how to treat it.
Hair loss: can skin ever be in?
Whether it's coming out strand by strand, or just gradually receding, most men dread the signs of hair loss. Is there anything you can do? Here's what works and what doesn't.
Propecia: the baldness pill: does it work?
Find out the facts about Propecia here.
Can surgery bring your hair back?
Micrografts? Scalp reduction? Scalp flaps? These procedures sound a little strange, but they may help you get your hair back.
Hirsuitism: it's treatable
Do you have hair on your body or face that is embarrassing to you? You could have an underlying hormonal condition. Here's what you can do about it.
Body hair removal for men
Should you try lasers or electrolysis to remove that back hair? What's your best bet for getting rid of unwanted hair?
Understanding hair loss
Contrary to shampoo advertisements, not every woman sports a luxuriant mane of hair. Some suffer from hair loss. What should you do if your hair begins to thin?
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