Anti-influencers are challenging unrealistic beauty standards on social media

Anti-influencers are challenging unrealistic beauty standards on social media

Bottomless scrolling on Instagram or TikTok for perfection also perpetuates unrealistic beauty standards | Photo Credit: Getty Images Social media has always taught people to erase all flaws. It is a landscape where beauty reigns supreme, and perfection seems just a filter away. However, this bottomless scrolling on Instagram or TikTok for perfection also perpetuates unrealistic … Read more

Annabel Wright death: Acne drug safety moves are ‘lip service’, says mum

Annabel Wright death: Acne drug safety moves are ‘lip service’, says mum

She said the commission concluded the drug’s benefits outweighed the risks “but action should be taken to make sure patients are better aware of them, that they are carefully monitored throughout treatment, and that for patients under the age of 18 there is additional scrutiny on isotretinoin prescribing”. Source link

CBD and Cannabis Products for Acne, Psoriasis? Buyer Beware

CBD and Cannabis Products for Acne, Psoriasis? Buyer Beware

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Growing numbers of folks are turning to CBD or cannabis products to treat skin conditions like acne or rosacea, but researchers warn that the science on their safety and power hasn’t kept up with demand. When more than 500 adults were asked about … Read more

PCOS: Not a disease, but a health disorder: here’s all you need to know

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Many women are unaware of the symptoms of PCOS while others disregard it due to its non-fatal nature. (Representational image: Reuters) By Aarti Gill  It is estimated that almost one in five women suffer from PCOS in India, and the numbers are only increasing. Often dubbed as a disease, it must be made clear that … Read more

Skip the ‘Maskne,’ Not the Mask

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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For most people, wearing a face mask is a harmless inconvenience, but wearing the coverings may cause skin problems for some, one dermatologist explains. It’s been called mask-acne, or “maskne.” Dermatologist Dr. Allison Truong, from Cedars-Sinai Medical Group in Los Angeles, said that she is seeing … Read more