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Allergy to the Sun
Sun goddesses beware. If you notice that you get an itchy, red rash, particularly on your neck, the back of your hands, your arms or your legs, after being out in the sun, you may have a sun allergy. When your immune system recognizes your sun-altered skin and rejects it, your body fights by producing an allergic reaction, usually in the form of a rash. No one knows why some people have this sort of reaction, although you could have inherited the condition.
The Best Hand Lotion for Dry Hands
The cure for chapped, dry hands can seem out of reach, especially during cold, windy seasons or in arid climates. It’s easy to assume that the holy grail of hand lotions is somewhere among the many bottles, jars and tubes that populate the drugstore aisles. However, more important than the packaging, price and brand name are the ingredients your product contains — and how frequently you use it.
Best Skin-Care Products for Oily Skin
You may have thought your oily skin woes would clear up as you aged. Unfortunately for some women, oily skin can be a lifelong condition, starting in puberty and continuing on through menopause. Everyone produces sebum in their glands. Sebum can protect your skin by keeping it moisturized. Some people are born with genes that make them produce excess sebum, resulting in oily skin. Changes in your hormone levels, such as during your period or when you are pregnant, can also lead to oily skin.
Dangers of Glycolic Acid
Some beauty products such as lotions and skin peels contain glycolic acid, a form of alpha hydroxy acid, purported to help fight wrinkles and even out skin tone. Some risks are involved with using products that contain glycolic acid or other AHAs, though, including increased sensitivity to the sun. Products that contain AHAs must be labeled, according to the FDA, and must detail any risks to the user.
Laser Treatment for Cases of Severe Acne
If you have acne, many treatment options are available to you. Typically, severe acne treatment begins with prescription creams and antibiotics, according to MayoClinic.com. If you dont respond to traditional acne treatment, you may want to consider laser treatment. Laser and light treatments are still new, however, and doctors, as of 2010, do not routinely prescribe them.