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Acne: Help is Here 
Offers a general overview of acne and acne treatment and skin care for teens. Face washing techniques and products are described. Readers can link to more information on other skin problems, sun safe... Details >
Aging and Sun-Damaged Skin
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 >
AgingSkinNet
This site links to information about aging skin and related procedures and treatments. Also includes information on hair loss and a glossary.... Details >
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 >
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
Questions & Answers About Acne
Also available in: Spanish
General information about acne that includes a description of what acne is and how it develops, the causes of acne, and the treatment options for various forms of acne. Information is also provided on... 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 >
Self-Help Tips for Vulvar Skin Care
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 >
Skin Care and Aging
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 >