Lotion 'good as drugs' for acne
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A lotion which is available over-the-counter in chemists is as effective at treating acne as a course of antibiotics, researchers say.
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An acne-like rash is good news for colon cancer patients because it shows that a targeted therapy for the disease is working, Belgian scientists said on Thursday.
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Scientists develop a sunscreen that they say will repair sunburnt skin and may help prevent cancer.
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ROCKVILLE, Md.  - Patients, parents and doctors  need more information on cancer risk from topical creams used  to treat the skin condition eczema, a U.S. panel of medical  experts said on Tuesday.
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Scientists identify two blood chemicals linked to itchy eczema, offering new treatment possibilities.
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Scientists say they have discovered a   cream that may ward off skin cancer by tanning skin a golden   bronze without exposure to the sun.
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A PLANT that kills acne could bring almost 500 jobs to Scotland.  The oil of sweet gale is so effective in wiping out spots that chemist chain Boots have invested pounds 1million in a range of products, which go on sale this week.
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Pimecrolimus cream provides rapid relief of symptoms and helps promote sleep in young children with eczema, German researchers report.
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Bath emollients work for childhood eczema, but allergy tests for the condition should be avoided, guidance says.
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The lavender and tea tree oils found in some soaps, shampoos, hair gels and body lotions can produce enlarged breasts in boys, researchers reported on Wednesday.
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THE PRODUCT: Instant Chemistry Quick Lunchtime Face Peel  THE CLAIM: "Get the same results at home as you would if you were to go to the dermatologist during your lunch hour.
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An MP3 player that controls acne?! Tokyo's 1.2-ounce mpion packs 128 megs of music, while positively and negatively charged ions released by the player supposedly neutralize breakouts.
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(WebMD) New research is raising concerns about the safety of a preservative that is commonly found in shampoos and other commercially available cosmetics.
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Those who dread hypodermic needles may someday be able to apply their medicine on their skin instead, a couple of researchers believe.
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NEW YORK  - The findings from a new study suggest another reason why diets that contain low glycemic loads may be of benefit. Not only can they improve insulin sensitivity, this type of diet also appears to clear up acne as well.
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A 1,800-year-old sealed pot of ointment found in London last year was most probably a cosmetic foundation, say scientists.
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NEW YORK  - The active ingredient in the   acne drug Accutane seems to cause depression-related behavior   in mice, a study has found.