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Peeling skin syndrome 1. Peeling skin syndrome 1 is caused by a genetic defect in the corneodesmosin (CDSN) gene. This gene localizes to the human epidermis and other epithelia. The protein experiences a chain of cleavages during corneocyte maturation. [6] Its symptoms include short stature, abnormality of metabolism/homeostasis, scaling skin ...
Puberty blockers (also called puberty inhibitors or hormone blockers) are medicines used to postpone puberty in children. The most commonly used puberty blockers are gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, which suppress the natural production of sex hormones, such as androgens (e.g. testosterone) and estrogens (e.g. estradiol ). [ 1 ...
A phenol peel is an intense type of chemical peel with anti-aging benefits. Here, dermatologists explain the risks and benefits associated with the procedure. Phenol Peels Are Great Anti-Aging ...
Rosacea. Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that typically affects the face. [ 2][ 3] It results in redness, pimples, swelling, and small and superficial dilated blood vessels. [ 2] Often, the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin are most involved. [ 3]
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Laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is the process of hair removal by means of exposure to pulses of laser light that destroy the hair follicle. It had been performed experimentally for about twenty years before becoming commercially available in 1995–1996. [ 1] One of the first published articles describing laser hair removal was authored ...
In order to cure, or harden, gel polish, a UV lamp is used — and a recent study published in Nature found that radiation from these lamps can cause mutations in cells that are linked to skin cancer.
Chemical peel. A chemical peel is a treatment used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin. The skin on the face is most commonly treated, but peels can also be performed on the body. Chemical peels are intended to remove the outermost layers of the skin. To accomplish this task, the chosen peel solution induces a controlled injury to the ...