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    Aging and Sun-Damaged Skin  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The natural aging process generally produces lines and wrinkles, age spots, splotches and pigmentation problems, broken capillaries, dull skin texture and color, and other skin flaws. Also, a once-att... Details >
    American Society For Dermatologic Surgery
    AgingSkinNet  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This site links to information about aging skin and related procedures and treatments. Also includes information on hair loss and a glossary.... Details >
    American Academy of Dermatology
    Body Piercing and Risky Behavior: Is There a Connection?
    Body piercing has become more and more popular among teens and young adults. Is body piercing a passing phase—part of a personal declaration of independence? Or, does it signal an urge to push social ... Details >
    SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
    Protecting Kids From the Sun
    This online document gives details on the application of sunscreen to your children’ skin to reduce the risk of future skin damage, skin cancer, and related skin problems.... Details >
    Federal Trade Commission
    Protecting Yourself in the Sun
    Also available in: Spanish
    Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and skin cancer. The amount of damage from UV exposure depends on the strength of the light... Details >
    Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
    Self-Care Flow Charts: Skin Rashes and Other Changes  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    An online chart of self-care suggestions for common skin rashes and skin changes. These include contact dermatitis, seborrhea, cradle cap, hives, insect bites, and cellulitis.... Details >
    American Academy of Family Physicians
    Self-Help Tips for Vulvar Skin Care  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    While you are seeking effective treatment for vulvar pain, here are some coping measures to relieve symptoms and prevent further irritation. Even when your symptoms are under control, these guidelines... Details >
    National Vulvodynia Association
    Skin Care and Aging  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This consumer health information fact sheet provides information for the elderly about proper skin care, which can delay the signs of aging to the skin -- wrinkling, looseness, leathery-dryness, blotc... Details >
    National Institute on Aging Information Center
    Winterize Your Skin - American Society For Dermatologic Surgery  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Lack of moisture in the skin during the winter season causes cracking, chapping and irritation. According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the sun can also be just as damaging ... Details >
    American Society For Dermatologic Surgery
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