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Laser Acne Scar Removal

Acne is the most common of all skin conditions among Americans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. There are a lot of myths surrounding what causes acne. While no one is sure of the exact cause, the AAD believes a combination of excess skin oil, clogged pours, inflammation and P. acnes bacteria is the source. Moderate to severe acne can result in unsightly changes in skin pigmentation and scars, which may be effectively treated with laser technology.

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Surgery for Acne Scars

Approximately 40 to 50 million Americans suffer from acne, according to 2009 information from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Additionally, each year, 85 percent of U.S. teenagers will have acne an breakout. Most cases of acne are mild and you can effectively treat them with readily available over-the-counter medications. Moderate to serious acne cases typically require professional medical intervention and sometimes result in unsightly scars. Contemporary surgical techniques can help diminish the appearance of acne scars.

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Hair Loss After Pregnancy

Pregnancy results in a whole lot of changes in a woman’s body. You may expect normal pregnancy changes like an expanding uterus and enlarged breasts, but you might not consider other common factors like your heart rate speeding up from around 70 beats per minute to around 90 beats per minute, or the need to urinate much more frequently. One positive side effect of pregnancy is the tendency of your hair to grow lush and full. Unfortunately, like the rest of your body, this returns to normal after the baby is born, too.

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No Period But Not Pregnant

Menstruation or your monthly period, is a normal, natural part of womanhood. Most young American women get their first period when they are about 12. Women who do not experience their first period by the time they reach 16 years are said to have primary amenorrhea. Secondary amenorrhea refers to the condition of women who have had a menstrual period, but whose periods have stopped. Secondary amenorrhea is usually the result of pregnancy, but there are other reasons a woman may not have a period.

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Breast Reductions for Teenage Girls

Breast reduction surgery, technically referred to as reduction mammaplasty, is usually performed on fully mature women whose breasts are overly large. Mature women may wish to have breast reduction surgery to alleviate back and neck pain, rashes or infections under their breasts. Teens with overly large breasts may have their own particular reasons for wanting to have breast reduction surgery.