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Through the new innovations of modern medicine there are now many different options when it comes to scar removal. Injections and laser treatment have all been created in order to erase awkward scars caused by injuries or skin conditions. Speaking to dermatologists for the removal of these would likely result in suggestions for collagen injections, [...]
Sunburn needs to be treated like any other burn of the skin. Use water to cool the burnt area (at least 20 minutes under cold running tap water is best). It is important to prevent infection. Blisters should not be pricked because they can become infected. Bad burns or burns that cover a lot of [...]
Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer, and can happen in young people (while the other types of skin cancers usually don’t appear until later in life). The most common places for melanomas to develop are on the lower legs for women and upper back for men. Make sure that you protect these [...]
Sunscreens will not block out 100% of UV rays, so it is important to also cover up. Use sunscreens on parts of your body that you cannot protect in other ways. Use broad spectrum sunscreens with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 30+. Apply them thickly and reapply them 2 hourly – especially to places like [...]