Q: I have an embarrassing problem. Recently I've noticed that I have some dark hair growing above my lip and on the side of my face. It makes me really self-conscious, but I'm afraid to shave it because I don't want it to grow back even thicker. What can I do?

Before you grab that razor, let me assure you that you're not alone. What you're describing is both incredibly common and easily treatable in most cases. Hirsutism is the medical term for having thick, dark hair in places where women normally don't get it (think face, chest, armpits ... you get the picture). Though this may sound as if you're going to turn into the Wolf Man, rest assured that for most women, hair growth does not come close to reaching truly masculine levels.

There are many reasons why this pesky hair can creep up, and the good news is that most of them are totally benign (besides, of course, wondering whether your date is staring at your lipstick or your lip fuzz).

Winter is Here: Tips to Prevent Acne and 'Dry Skin Blues'

OurHealthNetwork.com's leading facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. John Rachel, offers tips for managing acne and dry facial skin during the winter.

Des Plaines, Illinois (PRWEB) January 23, 2008 -- When the weather outside is "frightful," better begin preparing for the "dry skin season," especially if you suffer from acne. Whether your dry skin problems are seasonal or year-round, certain acne medications make the skin even drier. This, in addition to the cold dry air and biting winds of winter, can cause real problems for acne sufferers. When skin becomes exceedingly dry, there is an increase in the number of dead skin cells present. Dead skin cells clog pores, which in turn leads to acne breakouts. "An ounce of prevention" will keep your skin soft and comfortable, and help you beat the discomfort and pain caused by dry, irritated acne-prone skin.

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(ARA) - Whether it's a job interview or a first date, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. But what will you do if all of a sudden you get a pimple? You can't exactly cover it with makeup like the ladies would, but you have to get rid of it fast, so what do you do?"How about taking a little gadget out of your briefcase and using it to blast the pimple away," suggests Luiz Da Silva, inventor of ThermaClear, a hand-held anti-acne device that many men say they can't live without. It uses heat technology, similar to the laser treatments you'd receive in a dermatologist's office, only on a much smaller scale, to fight mild-to-moderate acne.Da Silva explains how it works: "Unlike creams and soaps that only treat pimples at the surface, this device generates a quick heat pulse that neutralizes the bacteria and starts the healing process."