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Acne And Rosacea Getting You Down? Laser, Light And Cosmetic Treatments Give Patients A Much-Needed Boost
It is estimated that approximately 50 million people in the United States alone are affected by acne vulgaris, and another 14 million Americans experience the redness, flushing and pronounced blood vessels associated with rosacea. While there are no cures for these persistent skin conditions, dermatologists are broadening their treatment options to include laser, light and cosmetic therapies that are proving effective in managing these conditions and improving patient satisfaction. .
Spending a fortune on skin care? Read this
More than ever — expensive, high end cleansers and creams are cutting into women's wallets. Lots of these products come with a heaping of hype — promising to rid your skin of blemishes, wrinkles and make you look "radiant." But does pricey always mean better? Real Simple magazine's Suzanne Rust tells us where we can save on our daily skin care regimen — and where it is actually worth it to splurge. General saving tip:
The first step to saving on skin products? Use less. If your method is to begin with a big dollop of face cream and then smear it between your hands, that is where most of the cream will stay. Instead, dab a dot on your forehead, cheeks and nose, then spread it and rub in. Cleansers
A cleanser should do just that — cleanse. Any expensive active ingredients in a cleanser are only on your face for a few seconds.
Relief for dry skin
It's that time of year in some places. Low humidity, cold weather, hot showers. Dry skin. From mildly annoying to very irritating, dry skin plagues us more when the mercury plunges and the furnace comes on. But unless you're dealing with a genetic skin condition or a chronic issue like eczema, dry skin is a common wintertime problem simple steps can relieve. .
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