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Lawsuits Against Accutane for its Acne Treatment

Posted on: November 16th, 2010 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments

beauty-schools-accutaneIf you were like the average teenager then you probably had some troubles with acne during high school, right? You might have gone to the dermatologist and gotten some ointment or maybe you just bought acne soaps like the Neutrogena products at your local grocer.

Well, for those of you who weren’t the average teen, you might have had a case of severe acne. Waking up every morning hoping that when you’d looked in the mirror it would all just be gone, but it never was. If you suffered from disfiguring or scarring acne you probably tried everything and talked with everyone to find a way to help alleviate the breakouts. Ultimately, you probably tried Accutane.

Accutane was the last resort against the pimple plagued army. It was the last straw, an effort to bring out the big guns, the heavy hitter. Accutane’s effectiveness worked by reducing the amount of oil released by the oil glands in your skin – helping your skin renew itself as a quicker rate. It was like a miracle drug – suppressing you’re acne but causing potential side effects. For starters it severely dried your skin out and left your face with an unappealing red glow to it. More severe side effects included child birth defects during pregnancy and possible depression.

But those were just possibilities and at the time all you cared about was that your skin was clearing up. Accutane worked and despite all its side effects, you couldn’t have been happier, right?

Well, fast-forward to recent news and Accutane is back in the headlines making noise despite being taken off the market in 2009, but this time with even more serious side effects that weren’t addressed the first time you took it. The latest stir has linked Accutane with several cases of bowel risks including Inflammatory Bowel Disease like Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease include:
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramping and pain
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Bleeding of your intestines
• Rectal bleeding
• Ulcers

If you or someone you know has taken Accutane and is currently suffering or has suffered from any of the above bowel diseases or if you think you might have similar symptoms then you might have a law suit on your hands. Contact your local doctor for any further questions regarding Inflammatory Bowel Disease and your local lawyer if you think you may have a case on your hands.

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How To Get Rid of Acne Fast

Posted on: August 26th, 2010 by Beauty Schools Directory No Comments

beauty-school-directory-get-rid-of-acneWe all know how disheartening a blemish or pimple can be just days before some big event. You want to look your best and there’s this red, irritated thing on your face just staring at everyone else. Here’s a few quick ways to zap blemishes and pimples fast – without slathering on over-drying anti-acne creams/face washes.

Resist the squeeze
If you see or feel a pimple coming on resist the urge to squeeze. All you will do by popping a whitehead is a) create a potential scar b) further irritate the area c) potentially have the whitehead explode under your skin (infection potential!).

Chill out
If the pimple is small, take a q-tip, wet both ends and put it in the freezer for a few minutes. Gently apply to the pimple for no more than 30 seconds at a time to reduce any swelling. Then follow up with a salicylic acid cleanser, which kills bacteria and dries out the area. If the pimple is larger use an ice cube and repeat the other steps.

Cover up
Makeup won’t make things worse if you use an oil-free concealer. Apply a small amount with your finger or use a brush for bigger spots. Of course if you’re having potentially scarring breakouts, a dermatologist can inject cortisone in it to get rid of acne scars, but that should be a last resort.

Fade away
If the pimple leaves a mark, apply cortisone cream to it a few times a day for no more than a week. Also, be vigilant about wearing sunscreen. Any kind of skin discoloration will only get darker if you go out into the sun unprotected!

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The 5 Most Popular Esthetic Myths Debunked

Posted on: July 8th, 2010 by Beauty Schools Directory 2 Comments

beauty-school-directory-skin-myths3It takes a lot to understand the human skin and its complexities. Because appearance is such a staple in society, many people always seemingly claim to have “the know” when it comes to skin and its care. From this idea, many myths have blanketed the realities of esthetically ideal skin, and it’s the time that the record is set straight. For instance, how bad really is fast food and sunshine for your face? Below is a list of five popular myths about esthetics, followed by the facts! Here we go:

Myth 1: Eating greasy foods will cause acne breakouts.
This is more of a motherly tale used by moms across the world to try to prevent their children from eating badly. There is no scientific evidence that consuming greasy foods cause or worsen acne; however, working in a greasy environment, such as a fast food restaurant, may worsen acne because the skin is exposed to airborne fried grease.

Myth 2: The sun doesn’t alleviate acne and redness.
The sun’s ultraviolet rays do, in fact, kill acne bacteria and help dry up acne breakouts. Furthermore, redness of acne can be alleviated or hidden by tanning; however, these same sun rays that help tan and hide acne are also responsible for long-term skin damage. So the sun is really your best friend and worst enemy. Tan and have good-looking skin now, but pay the price later with possible skin cancer and premature aging down the line. There are far better – and much safer – ways of dealing with acne breakouts than using the sun’s rays for help.

Myth 3: Natural beauty products are less prone to create skin breakouts than artificial products.
No scientific proof has been shown regarding natural beauty products having a lesser chance to cause breakouts than synthetic products. In reality, lots of natural skin care products possess natural oils that may be broken down in the follicle upon application, resulting in fatty acids, many which are known to cause breakouts.

Myth 4: Primary causes of wrinkles are attributed to skin dryness and dehydration.
Although skin dryness and dehydration certainly can worsen the appearance of wrinkles and aged skin, they aren’t the primary causes. Rather, wrinkles main contributors are caused by facial expressions and cumulative sun exposure.

Application of a daily hydrating-agent moisturizer that also contains broad-spectrum sunscreen is a terrific method to alleviate the appearance of wrinkles and the daily exposure that causes wrinkle formation.

Myth 5: Allergic reactions are the leading type of reaction caused by skin care products.
Actually, the number one type of reaction from skin care products are irritant reactions, commonly caused by over-exfoliation – damaging the top of the skin creating inflammation and dehydration. Overusing foaming-type cleansers are primary catalysts of irritant reactions.

Allergic reactions typically occur only when the user has a strong immune reaction to the product and/or a certain ingredient in the product.

Setting the record straight is difficult when everyone supposedly knows what’s best. Hopefully now, you’ll be the one who truly knows the difference between myth and reality. Make it your duty – spread the word to keeping elegant skin.

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Using Botox to treat acne?

Posted on: September 24th, 2009 by Beauty Schools Directory 12 Comments

Botox a Treatment for Acne?Chicago plastic surgeon Anil Shah M.D. recently published the only study ever done showing that Botox lowers the skin’s oil production and thus, can be used to treat acne. “Botox definitely clears up acne,” says Dr. Shah, who has treated about 100 patients in this way.

Of course, the media and spas around the country jumped on this information. “Another acne-treatment product to throw at consumers!” Only one small large problem. It seems like Botox as an acne treatment isn’t really that great of an idea.  When tiny amounts of Botox are injected directly throughout the dermis of face, yes, oil production is limited. But, sorry Dr. Shah, seems like Botox injections are a stupid way to treat breakouts.

First, to significantly reduce oil production, very large areas of the face would need to be treated, resulting in the expressionless look for which Botox is often mocked.

Second, the procedure is difficult. Even Dr. Shah admits that “Experience here is really essential.” The muscle paralyzer has to be injected directly into a layer of skin just 1/25th of an inch thick. If it’s injected too deeply it can alter the patient’s facial expressions.

Third, Botox as an acne treatment can be prohibitively expensive. Once you find a doctor willing to treat your break-outs in this way, a treatment can cost upwards of $500 and last for only 4 months.

Of course, this is only my opinion of Botox as an acne treatment. I tend to be skeptical of most trendy things, though. And over a few years, my skepticism usually proves to be right. Atkins Diet, anyone?

What do you think about the prospect of Botox being used to treat acne? Estheticians, skin care specialists and makeup artists – do you think Botox is a viable solution to cure or treat acne?

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