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7 Tips to Help You Avoid Buying a Destructive Soap or Cleanser if You Have a Skin Problem.
Psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, and any other skin problems are irritated very easily by most soaps. As a former psoriasis sufferer I would estimate I tried at least 30 different soaps hoping that would cure my psoriasis. I later discovered I was...
An acne fetish is no laughing matter
While it may be easy to scoff off an acne fetish with remarks like, “I don’t have that problem,” this condition is more common than properly acknowledged. A fetish is an object of unreasonably obsessive attention or regard. Thus, extreme attention...
Dealing with erectile dysfunction problems
There are several stimuli that cause the penis to become erect: visual and auditory stimuli, as well as touch and smell. The triggering factors tell the brain to send information to the penile area, where the erection should occur. When an erectile...
How to outsmart zits
In 2001, after comparing over 250 studies and 150 drugs, a team at Johns Hopkins Children's Center still has no clue as to how to successfully treat acne. With this lineup of intelligence failing to cure acne, how can any average Jane expect to free...
Secrets Of Aromatherapy Part I - Physical Remedies
Aromatherapy can be used to relieve the discomfort of a wide range of minor physical complaints including burns, colds, flu, sinus problems, cold sores, eczema, headache, indigestion, menopause, menstrual irregularities, muscle aches, nausea and...
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Benefits of Microdermabrasion
The skin is the largest organ of the body, and sometimes the condition of it can make you want to hide it from the world. There are more treatments, creams, lotions, and procedures available to correct skin imperfections. People often go to great lengths for beautiful skin, sometimes even when it the risks are great. When you are considering how you want to treat your skin, there are four important factors you should keep in mind: (1) Safety, (2) Effectiveness, and (3) Cost. Microdermabrasion is one very popular form of treatment for a variety of skin conditions including wrinkles, age spots, acne, dull skin, sun damage, and large pores. What this treatment does in essence is slough off dead skin so that only clean and healthy skin shows. Many of the items available make claims. Let’s examine how microdermabrasion stacks up against this criteria.
Many people take unnecessary risks when it comes to improving the condition of their skin. Safety should be the most important consideration when you have to choose between products to use for your skin. When there are significant risks associated with a skin treatment, there is the potential for your skin to end up worse than when you started the treatment. One of the most important benefits of microdermabrasion is that it is very safe and virtually free of side effects. The side effects that you may experience (redness or swelling) are temporary and minor. You can easily minimize these effects by applying a moisturizer immediately following the treatment.
What is important to most people when considering a skin treatment is how much improvement they will experience. This is an important factor. But how can you determine the effectiveness of a skin treatment? If you have access to a computer with Internet access, all you
need are a few minutes to research using a search engine. Forums are a hotspot for people to rant and rave about personal experiences they have with consumer products. It is also a good idea to ask a medical professional about the benefits of microdermabrasion. According to an article that appears in the March-April 2004 issue of FDA Consumer magazine (one of the responsibilities of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA is to evaluate claims made by makers of cosmetics), more than one million people opted to use microdermabrasion. This figure actually says a lot about the effectiveness of the product. Advertisements will tempt many people to try a product or treatment, but it is word of mouth that actually accounts for high usage numbers. When one person has a good experience they tend to pass the information on to family and friends.
Cost is another important criterion when deciding if microdermabrasion is something you should try. Cosmetic treatments are known for being very expensive. The average cost of microdermabrasion is $200. Most people will require 4-5 treatments to obtain optimal results. This raises the cost of the procedure to about $1000. Home microdermabrasions are gaining more popularity and reduce the cost significantly. A home system can cost as little as $30 and you only need to purchase a few items for subsequent sessions.
So we see that there are many benefits of microdermabrasion. Nevertheless, you should take time to perform your own research and to make sure that the treatment will benefit your condition. It is a good idea to discuss this information with a medical professional such as a dermatologist who can evaluate your skin and provide unbiased recommendations.
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