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Treatments could include:
Clean your skin gently with a mild, non-drying soap (such as Dove, Neutrogena, or Basics). Remove all dirt or make-up. Wash once or twice a day, including after exercising. However, avoid excessive or repeated skin washing. Shampoo your hair daily...
Source:ADAM
Date:December 11, 2009
Alternative treatments for acne focus on proper cleansing to keep the skin oil-free; intermittent fasting ; eating a good diet; an elimination diet where the individual avoids alcohol, dairy products, smoking, caffeine , sugar, processed foods, an...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Acne treatment consists of reducing the sebum production, removing dead skin cells, and killing bacteria with oral medication and drugs used on the skin (topical). The treatment depends on the severity of the condition.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Ultraviolet light treatment uses a particular band of the nonvisible light spectrum to treat psoriasis and a variety of other skin diseases. It can be used alone or in combination with other medications applied directly to the skin or taken intern...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Light therapy refers to two different categories of treatment, one used in mainstream medical practice and the other in alternative/complementary medicine. Mainstream light therapy (also called phototherapy) includes the use of ultraviolet light t...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Dermabrasion is a procedure to improve the look of the skin involving the mechanical removal of the damaged top layer using a high speed rotary wheel.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Dermabrasion is the removal of the top layers of the skin. It is a type of skin smoothing surgery.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 28, 2008
Laser skin resurfacing involves the application of laser light to the skin in order to remove fine wrinkles and tighten the skin surface. It is most often used on the skin of the face.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
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