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Aging and Sun Damage 
This page looks at aging and sun damage, and provides photographs of various sun damage effects on the skin.... Details >
Chemical Peeling
Chemical peeling is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin which is typically performed on the face, neck or hands. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin that c... Details >
Cosmetic Laser Surgery: A High-Tech Weapon in the Fight Against Aging Skin
This brochure discusses the use of laser in cosmetic surgery and provides information about the different procedures. This information is intended to help persons who are considering these procedures ... Details >
Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration
Dermabrasion
During dermabrasion, or surgical skin planing, the dermatologic surgeon freezes the patient's skin, scarred from acne, chicken pox or other causes. The doctor then mechanically removes or "sands" the ... Details >
Frequently Asked Questions About Aging Skin
This page provides answers to some common questions about the effects of aging and photoaging, diseases of the skin in older adults, and treatments for aging skin.... Details >
Liver Spots and Aging Hands
As people age, unsightly blemishes, commonly called liver spots, can appear on the face and on the back of the hands. Another upsetting change for many mature adults is the loss of smoothly contoured ... Details >
Micro Lipoinjection (Fat Transfer)
This century-old procedure was refined and updated by dermatologic surgeons in the 1980s. Micro lipoinjection is a form of soft tissue augmentation that uses a patient's own fat (removed from another ... Details >
Questions and Answers about Epidermolysis Bullosa
This booklet is for people who have epidermolysis bullosa (ep-ee-der-MOL-eh-sis bull-O-sa, often called "EB"), parents and caregivers of children with EB, and others interested in learning more about ... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Self-Care Flow Charts: Skin Rashes and Other Changes
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 >
Skin Protection: How to Protect Your Skin in the Summer Sun
The information contained on this site is designed to encourage and educate girls between the ages of 9 - 14 to develop healthy sun behaviors now that will help them avoid the development of skin canc... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information