Articles, tagged with "melanocytes", page 3
05th November 2009
Vitiligo isn't the most deadly thing that you can come down with, like other diseases though you don't want to get it. Vitiligo is the loss of skin pigmentation in patches. This disease and several others are as a result of an auto-immune attack, which ac...
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Author:
jimmyjack
16th October 2009
Pigmentation problems can be a serious skin concern among women. In addition to ugly marks and patches on the skin, there is a lot of emotional stress on the person. This is why it is incredibly difficult to deal with pigmentation problems. Moreover, if y...
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Author:
Marilynn Syrett
14th October 2009
Vitamin A may be important for skin cancer protection. The skin and mucosal cells (cells that line the airways, digestive tract, and urinary tract) function as a barrier and form the body's first line of defense against infection. Retinol (vitamin A) and ...
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Author:
Kevin Flatt
07th October 2009
Are you just plain fed up with age spots? They are not attractive. This is especially true if they begin to show up on your face.
While they also appear on your hands, feet and shoulders, the ones most people are more concerned with are the ones on the...
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Author:
Kalpana Rajagopalan
15th September 2009
There was a period in time when sun beds were highly recommended, since they were said to be "safer" than the natural process. However, as science developed, studies have also revealed the various health effects of the so-called 'safe' sun beds. Here are ...
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Author:
Arman Hansen
21st August 2009
This article will cover following topics.
What Is Vitiligo?
What Causes Vitiligo?
Vitiligo Symptoms
Vitiligo Associated Skin Disorders
Vitiligo Associated Systemic Disorders
Treatment
Curing tablets
What Is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo medically known ...
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Author:
antivitiligo
31st July 2009
In the year 1986, Michael Jackson - the king of pop, was diagnosed with vitiligo, and in a ninety minute interview by Oprah Winfrey in 1993, Michael Jackson for the first time admitted that he was suffering from an illness, and dismissed allegations regar...
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Author:
Jamie Hanson
30th July 2009
We've had lots of clients this week asking about pigmentation problems and how to protect skin during the summer months. Many pigmentation problems worsen over the Spring and Summer months, when Ultra Violet Rays (UVR) trigger the melanocytes and cause a ...
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Author:
theskinman
27th July 2009
Before you buy an age spot reducer, take just a few quick moments to read this article. Some ingredients are more effective than others. Some are safer than others. But, regardless of which product you choose, there is one way to guarantee results. Pr...
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Author:
Laurel Levine
12th June 2009
Most American people think they would be more appealing if they get a stroke of tan on their skins. That is why they can be found blooming at beaches during the summer. They always have in their minds that tanning their skin will indicator a difference in...
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Author:
Jerald Shapiro
13th May 2009
It's unbelievable, at least to me, that skincare experts often recommend harmful "treatments" to eliminate age spots.
These treatments include freezing of the skin, applying acid to the skin, skin sanding, electric needles, and various other harsh met...
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Author:
Robyn James
22nd April 2009
What if I told you that what causes age spots is melanin? Melanin is a hormone secreted by specialized cells called melanocytes. These are located in the dermal layer of the skin. They don't always secrete melanin. They must be stimulated.
The things t...
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Author:
Laurel Levine
22nd April 2009
Are you getting frustrated with an ever-increasing amount of liver spots on the back of your hands, arms and particularly your face?
A lot of people don't really know what a liver or age spot actually is... A simple definition is -- an area of skin tha...
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Author:
Kathryn M. Reid
09th April 2009
Sun spots are the small round unsightly marks that appear on your skin as a result of prolonged unprotected exposure to sunlight. Also called age spots and liver spots, they generally appear on your face, shoulders, back and hands. Fortunately, there are ...
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Author:
Marilynn Syrett
09th April 2009
A lot of the over the counter skin care products that hit the market on a daily basis, claim to be the best age spot removers. We all get those nasty dark brown spots on our skin one time or another in our lives that we would very much like to get rid of....
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Author:
Dorothy A. Pela