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Burns and Burn Scar Treatment

Posted on June 29, 2010 by scarfader

Burns may result from a variety of different causes such as dry heat (fire, sun, etc.), liquids (steam, hot water, etc.), chemicals, electricity, and extreme cold. Over two million people in the United States are treated for burns each year … Continue reading →

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Massage Therapy As A Treatment For Scars:

Posted on June 16, 2010 by scarfader

It has been claimed by many that Massage Therapy can be an effective method of Scar Treatment. While researching this I certainly found plenty of reference to this technique. I was however unable to find any articles on the topic … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Silicone In Scar Treatment Products

Posted on April 13, 2010 by scarfader

Wow … I just did a Google search on the phrase “scar treatment products” and it came back with 891,000 results! Apparently there is a market for these products. As I clicked through several of the links it occurred to … Continue reading →

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Make The Application Of Sunscreen Part of Your Daily Routine

Posted on April 9, 2010 by scarfader

We have all heard the warnings about how important it is to use sunscreen, haven’t we? Apparently many of us aren’t listening. Research on the topic suggests that perhaps as much as 40% of us never use sunscreen even when … Continue reading →

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The Use Of Silicone Gels In The Treatment Of Scars

Posted on March 12, 2010 by scarfader

While there are no formal studies I know of that would confirm the numbers, estimates from some in the medical community suggest that perhaps 100 million or more individuals throughout the world develop scars each year. Of course scars differ … Continue reading →

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THE IMPORTANCE OF TOPICAL VITAMIN C

Posted on February 23, 2010 by scarfader

On an almost daily basis our skin is exposed to such damaging forces as stress, sunlight, cigarette smoke and pollution. Such exposure can damage the skin and lead to the presence of free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that … Continue reading →

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Healthy Skincare Tip from Hanson Skincare

Posted on December 22, 2009 by scarfader

Why should you include cleansing and toning as part of your daily facial skincare regime? Cleansing and toning are one of the least expensive yet most effective ways to help maintain healthy, vibrant skin. CLEANSING: Cleansing is perhaps the easiest … Continue reading →

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Need a Tummy Tuck? Read This

Posted on November 30, 2009 by scarfader

A Tummy Tuck (also called Abdominoplasty) is a very popular procedure to remove excess skin from the abdominal area. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there were approximately 148,410 Tummy Tuck procedures performed by member surgeons in … Continue reading →

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The Basics of Scars

Posted on November 10, 2009 by scarfader

As part of the body’s process of healing itself, scars are a natural result of trauma to the skin. When the skin is broken, the body’s response is to produce collagen in the affected area. Collagen helps to heal the … Continue reading →

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Punch Techniques For Scar Removal

Posted on October 30, 2009 by scarfader

When choosing a treatment for scars, it is important to first determine the type of scar you have. Just as there are many different types of scars, there are also many different treatment options available. A treatment that is effective … Continue reading →

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