MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'dry skin'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:25:29 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960346&cid=t_208547_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Knowing Your SkinKnowing your skin type helps to choose products which will help your complexion glow. It is very essential to know your skin type for its proper maintenance. Understanding your skin will make it easier to choose cosmetic products which suit your particular skin type. There are some simple steps to analyze and decide in which category your skin falls: 1. Examine your skin well in front of the mirror. See if it’s dull or has blackheads, acne, pimples etc. There are some regions on the face which might appear different from the rest. Mark those areas.2. For normal skin, the pH level is 6.5 and if your skin pH level is below 6.5, then it is categorized as dry skin. So, try to find out your skin pH level to understand your skin type well.3. Clean your face... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960346 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:13:19 +0100 4960346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517167&cid=t_208547_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftoner-serum-or-cream-which-first-on-your-face%2F2011.02.24 Step-by-step skin care? It’s complicated. You have a cabinet full of toners, creams, and serums and you don’t know what goes on when. Using products in the wrong order could mean you’re not getting the most for your money. Here’s a guide to make it easier for you: 1. Toners Toners are astringents, which means they contract tissue like pores, making your face feel tighter. They often contain alcohols and are used to remove oil from the skin as well as tightening. Therefore, you should use them first. If you have dry or sensitive skin, however, you might skip them completely because they can make dryness worse. 2. Serums Serums are liquid cosmetics. They usually have antioxidants or peptides to minimize the day’s damage done to your skin and to give you a more youthful appearance.... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517167 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:00:21 +0100 4517167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507604&cid=t_208547_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F497%2Fhomemade-exfoliator-for-dry-and-oily-skin%2F To keep you skin healthy and young you need to regularly moisturize your skin, tone your skin, cleanse your skin and exfoliate it. While moisturization helps in keeping the moisture to your skin, toning helps in keeping the pores of the skin clean, thus maintaining the health of the skin, exfoliation helps in the removal of the dead cells from the skin, thus giving the skin a brand new look. Exfoliation treats the blemished skin, dark marks, clogged pores, hyper pigmentation and dry skin. A few home made exfoliators that give a new lease of life to your skin A natural and home made exfoliator is the ones that work best and without any side effects in comparison to the chemically prepared exfoliating products. Exfoliator is better avoided by the people who have acne prone skin as it may inc... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507604 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:16:47 +0100 4507604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419347&cid=t_208547_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fu94sp041YWY%2F Vanessa Giacoppo was completing her final year of college when her health took a nosedive. The once vibrant and slim 26-year-old now barely recognized herself. “I felt like I had mono. I was sleeping all the time,” says Giacoppo. “At one point, my mother wondered if I was pregnant because I’d gained so much weight.” There were other problems, too. She was eating more than usual; her skin was very dry; and her hair and nails were brittle. So Vanessa went to the doctor and had the full battery of tests. The blood work revealed that while she wasn’t producing enough thyroid hormones (known as T3 and T4), her thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) was elevated. The labs pointed to a disease known as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition in which antibodies attack the gland ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419347 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:24:34 +0100 4419347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4324795&cid=t_208547_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwinterize-your-mind-and-body%2F2011.01.08 This is a guest post from Dr. Jena Wider. ********** Winterize Your Mind And Body During the winter months, certain health issues may arise that women should have on their radar. From mental health issues like stress, depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), to physical concerns like skin care, the winter can certainly pack an extra punch. Depression peaks during the holiday season, affecting more than 17 million Americans, according to the National Mental Health Association. On average, women are more vulnerable to stress-related illnesses like depression and anxiety than men. One study, conducted by Pacific Health Laboratories, revealed that 44 percent of American women report feeling sad through the holidays compared to 34 percent of American men. “Depression of any kind ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4324795 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:00:17 +0100 4324795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4295014&cid=t_208547_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F340%2F3-beauty-secrets-for-dry-skin%2F Dry skin happens when your skin isn’t able to properly retain moisture and the production of sebum is low. Unfortunately, dealing with this problem is downright annoying, and the products you use can dry your skin out even more. But just like other skin problems, the products you use on a daily basis can heal your dry skin. Keeping that in mind, here are some beauty secrets for how you can effectively use skin care products to add moisture. Tip #1 – Shower Etiquette Showing in excessively-hot water can cause your skin to become irritated, stripped of oils and dry, so keep your water cooler to avoid irritation. Also, don’t let your fingers become pruned while soaking in the bath tub; instead, only soak for 15 minutes or less. Not only will you see an improvement in your skin’s dryne... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4295014 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:34:19 +0100 4295014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179534&cid=t_208547_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F317%2Floreal-skincare-and-hair-collection-review%2F L’Oreal recently signed on a new celebrity to promote their hair and skincare collection.  The celebrity was quoted as saying she was “honored to represent a brand that is rich in history, synonymous with beauty and reflective of the modern woman”. There is no doubt that the company is rich, with earnings of over 17 billion euro in 2009.  The history is relatively long.  In 1907, they began providing hair dyes, which were promoted as inoffensive or “safe”. The safety of the original ingredients is unknown, but the ingredients the company includes in their hair dyes today are far from safe.  According to Skin Deep, they are highly hazardous. Skin Deep is an online database created by the Environmental Working Group.  You can visit the site.  Type in a product name and if it ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179534 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:49:00 +0100 4179534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3805875&cid=t_208547_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F30%2Frecovering-from-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs%2F Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Jody Smith, creator of the website www.ncubator.ca, who spent 15 years losing the battle against Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Three years ago, she found treatment that worked for her and is making a comeback. In the process, she’s helping a lot of people. (You can check out her blog, “ncubator” by clicking here.) You tried many treatments and finally you got there. What worked? Jody: My naturopath believed that my liver needed relief from its toxic load, and my immune system needed building up. She put me on a tincture with natural antivirals and adaptogens and vitamins in it, and put me on omega3 oil. I’d gone low carb some years before which had made quite a difference. I did dry skin brushing with a loofah, to help lymph mov... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3805875 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:32:43 +0100 3805875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632451&cid=t_208547_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F154%2Flook-younger-with-natural-anti-aging-skin-care-products%2F There are many different techniques that can be used to tighten skin .  This post looks at the effective compounds you can use in the comfort of your own home . RIGIN RIGIN is a complex composed of peptides, which are something like protein fragments .  They have been shown in numerous studies to have an amazing anti-aging effect.  When it comes to increasing the elasticity and firmness of skin , results have included a 40% increase in skin tightness on the neck and a 28% increase on the rest of the face. Best of all, it is a natural skin care ingredient. Functional Keratin Functional Keratin is a bioactive protein.  That means it is a protein that the body can absorb and use.  Proteins like collagen and elastin cannot be absorbed into the skin’s cells.  So, they are not bene... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632451 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:29:55 +0100 3632451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3568092&cid=t_208547_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F79%2Fskin-md-natural-the-top-ingredients%2F Skin MD Natural is a brand of dry skin lotion that you might see advertised in magazines and on TV.  The question is this.  How natural is it?  It takes a little digging to get a complete list of ingredients, but here’s what you will learn if you find one. Ingredients in lotions and other cosmetics are listed according to concentration.  In other words, the first ingredient is the primary component of the product. The first ingredient is water as it is in most skincare products.  It is used for mixing dehydrated ingredients and plant extracts. The second ingredient is Aloe Vera.  Aloe Vera is a common ingredient in skincare products and many people find it to be soothing.  Some studies indicate that it promotes healing. The third ingredient is cyclopentasiloxane.  Although it mig... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3568092 Sat, 15 May 2010 19:09:20 +0100 3568092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526971&cid=t_208547_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F28%2Fskin-pores-and-pore-size%2F Pores are tiny openings on the skin that are found in close association with the hair follicle.  It’s where the secretions of the oil glands come out from. Pore size is determined by a number of factors.  Primarily, it is genetically determined so if you already have enlarged pores there’s really little you can do to make them smaller. Pore size is also related to sebaceous gland activity so if you have oily skin chances are your pores may appear larger than those of your friends with dry skin.  Sun damage and skin aging may also lead to enlarged pores so it’s always important to slather that sunblock on before going out under the sun. Although there is little you can do to actually alter the size of your pores there are some things you could do to make them appear finer.  Find o... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526971 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:20:01 +0100 3526971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513535&cid=t_208547_177_f&fid=38133&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTubalReversalBlog%2F%7E3%2Fa5KlnVl_Mxc%2Fmeet-andrea.html Andrea, a 31 year-old married, mother of four from Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho describes her symptoms of Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome (PTLS), decision to have tubal ligation reversal and her disagreement with her insurance company on the Tubal Reversal Blog. (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog) Tubal Reversal Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513535 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:09:49 +0100 2513535