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24 May 2012, 9:15 am
Bollywood actor Imran Khan who had two cysts, one in his head and the other in his arm, has been operated for a sebaceous gland problem, reports Mumbai Mirror.

Oily woes
23 May 2012, 6:37 am
Shibani Vasundaran tells you how to remove the excess oil from your face this summer...

Seaweed-based face wash 'could banish bugs that trigger acne'
20 May 2012, 2:44 am
Washington, May 20 : Seaweed-based face wash could be an effective cure for acne as researchers have claimed that that an active ingredient from brown seaweed can cut spots by nearly two thirds.

Could seaweed-based face ash be the cure for acne? Scientists claim it can cut spots by two thirds
19 May 2012, 5:59 am
It is a problem that has always plagued teenagers but seaweed could finally put an end to acne woes, according to a clinical study.

Stiefel receives US FDA approval of Fabior™ Foam, 0.1%
11 May 2012, 6:48 pm
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stiefel, a GSK (GSK) company, today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved the New Drug Application for Fabior ...

Reverse skin damage to turn back the clock
11 May 2012, 6:52 am
Forget what you did (or didn't do) to your skin years ago. There are moves you can make today to turn back the clock and look more gorgeous than ever.

Yahüurs LLC Reacts to Positive Reaction of Rosacea Sufferer to Res-JÜVENTA – Offers 50% off in Trial
5 May 2012, 2:07 am
Yahüurs LLC Reacts to Positive Reaction of Rosacea Sufferer to Res-JÜVENTA – Offers 50% off in TrialWhite Plains, New York (PRWEB) May 05, 2012 Based on surprisingly positive feedback from rosacea sufferer, Yahüurs LLC offers limited 50% off Res-JÜVENTA pure vitis vinifera resveratrol complex trials to applicants who describe their experience with rosacea.Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory ...

sk:n clinics reveals why skin is prone to oiliness during the warmer months
4 May 2012, 4:02 am
Dr. Sam Bunting at sk:n clinics explains why skin can get oily, especially in warmer months, and how to take care of such skin conditions.(PRWEB UK) 4 May 2012 Everyone’s skin is generally more hydrated in the summer because of the increased humidity in the atmosphere and warm weather, but that doesn’t necessarily mean more sebum production. Humidity leads to perspiration which emphasises a ...

Dermatological Drugs: World Market Prospects 2012-2022
2 May 2012, 7:36 am
NEW YORK, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Dermatological Drugs: World Market Prospects 2012-2022 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0788690/Dermatological-Drugs-World-Market-Prospects-2012-2022.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Drug_and_MedicationReport ...

Treat stubborn body acne and minimize its scars
26 April 2012, 2:13 pm
Hi Kelly! I would like to ask for advice on how to improve the skin on my back. You see, I have uneven skin due to back acne when I was younger. And very soon I will be attending a major event that will require me to wear a strapless gown. Help please! —Gracelee C. Fernandez

Imran Khan goes under the knife - Hindustan Times
24 May 2012, 9:03 am
Bollywood actor Imran Khan who had two cysts, one in his head and the other in his arm, has been operated for a sebaceous gland problem, reports Mumbai Mirror. The actor who's shooting for Vishal Bhardwaj's Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola underwent ...

Forget teenagers - modern lifestyles mean middle-aged women increasingly suffer the misery of bad skin - Daily Mail
23 May 2012, 11:09 pm
It creates an excess of sebum — an oily/waxy substance produced by the sebaceous glands to lubricate the skin. Too much sebum causes a build-up of oil and dead skin cells in hair follicle pores. Bacteria make their way to the blockage, and the growth in ...

Imran Khan undergoes surgery - Times of India
23 May 2012, 11:09 pm
A close friend of the actor told, "Imran has been operated for a sebaceous gland problem." Imran wasn't discharged on the day the surgery was conducted. He had to stay in the hospital for more than a day and his wife Avantika was by his side all night.

Oily hair remedies - Arab Times
22 May 2012, 3:15 am
While shampooing do not scrub your scalp. Vigorous scrubbing will activate the sebaceous glands. Massage it gently until it reaches a rich lather, and leave it on the scalp for 5 minutes and rinse well. Blot excess water from the hair when ...

Don't sleep with your eye makeup on - Times of India
21 May 2012, 1:39 pm
Meibomian glands are sebaceous glands that helps in keeping the eye's tear film intact. The tear film is not mere water but is made up of three compounds namely: mucin, lipids and aqueous, which are necessary to maintain the tear film's stability.

Microfiber Microdermabrasion Cloths Improve Acne and Blemished Skin - PRLog (free press release)
20 May 2012, 2:23 pm
Microfiber cloth is able to accumulate and absorb more particles of dirt, bacteria and sebaceous fluids than any other known fabric. Each cloth contains tens of thousands of wedge shaped filaments and a core of micro storage compartments that lift oil and ...

Could seaweed-based face ash be the cure for acne? Scientists claim it can cut spots by two thirds - Daily Mail
19 May 2012, 6:24 am
Dr Gill Jenkins, a GP with a special interest in acne, said the combination of seaweed extract and zinc directly affected the formation of spots, rather than the oil-producing sebaceous glands. She said ‘The zinc-oligosaccharide complex used in this ...

Why do wet dogs smell so bad? - Inside Nova
16 May 2012, 1:37 pm
Some dogs may also excrete more oil from their sebaceous glands than others. While these conditions can emit a distinctive scent when dogs are dry, it can be even more pronounced when they’re wet. And whatever you do, avoid spraying perfumes o ...

Stiefel receives US FDA approval of Fabior™ Foam, 0.1% - Yahoo Finance
11 May 2012, 6:44 pm
Hormones and other substances can act on the skin's oil (sebaceous) glands and hair follicles, leading to clogged pores and outbreaks commonly known as pimples. While the exact cause of acne is unknown, researchers believe it results from ...

Pores and prejudice - Bangkok Post
11 May 2012, 4:42 pm
They don't open. Pores do not have muscles so they are incapable of opening or closing. In fact, pores house hair follicles and sebaceous glands and serve as an outlet for our skin's natural oil. You certainly don't want to close that. The size of your ...