Can the ancient healing art of acupuncture help relieve the persistent pain of osteoarthritis? Recently, a landmark study demonstrated that acupuncture not only provides pain relief, but also improves function for people suffering with osteoarthritis of the knee, the most common form of the disease.
Trichotillomania (TTM) is an impulse control disorder characterised by the repeated urge to pull out scalp hair, eyelashes, nose hair, ear hair, eyebrows or other body hair. It is believed to be related to obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The cause of trichotillomania is not known. Because hair has prominent symbolic importance in most cultures and has been equated with beauty in women and power in men, it is not surprising that various psychological interpretations of hair pulling have been proposed. Some emphasize principles of learning and conditioning as critical mechanisms in the genesis and development of trichotillomania. Other explanations suggest that biological factors play significant roles. So far, the validity of these explanations has not been established using systematic scientific methods. It is likely that more than one mechanism is responsible for the disorder.
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common inherited skin disorder causing dry, scaly skin.
Carrots, broccoli, papaya and fruit, this is what helps you to stay young. Many people equate vitamin A with better vision. But our skin’s health is directly dependent on the amount of vitamin A in our diet.
Unigen Pharmaceuticals has launched a new naturals-based skin care line that claims to provide heightened protection against environmental hazards such as toxins and UV radiation.
Uneven skin colour is a common problem for people of colour and even some caucasians. Most people try lots of products without much satisfaction. Pigment problems can be traumatic, especially for women who would ideally like to have even-toned, beautiful skin.
Medvill, Korea?s predominant skin care research and manufacturing company, has opened an office in Montrose, California to launch its newest skin care technologies.
Japanese market researcher Fuji Keizai has published a report on the trends of skin care products in Japan. The report, which surveyed 23 major cosmetics manufactures in Japan, estimates that the Japanese skin care product market reached 522.4 billion yen ($4.5 bil) in 2004. The market is expected to reach 531.4 billion yen ($4.6 bil) in 2005.
California-based Dermagen says it is about to unveil a new high-end anti-aging skin care line called M?ntage Paris. The company says it is going into direct competition with leading French skin care products currently being marketed by companies such as Chanel and Lancome.