Tips for Healthy Skin
Our skin is one of the most important organs we have. It is a protective barrier between the internal organs of the body and the environment. Within the upper layer of the skin, the epidermis is essential structures like melanocytes which are special cells that produce skin pigment called melanin, as well as sweat pores, […]
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SKIN CANCER
What is skin cancer? Skin cancer happens when normal cells in the skin change into abnormal cells and grow out of control. It is the most common cancer in the US and an estimated 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. Skin cancer has a lower incidence in the Philippines […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Acne
What is acne? Acne is a skin condition characterized by having any of the following: whiteheads (closed comedones), blackheads (open comedones) and pimples (papules, pustules, nodules and cysts). This can appear on the face, neck, chest, shoulders and back. What causes acne? The four main causes of acne are excess oil production by the sebaceous […]
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