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What Men Do When They're All Alone - Netscape Men's Men's Home Babes in Bikinis Games Funny Tests Sexy Videos Features Personals Who's Hottest? Hot Searches Seduction Thongs Bikinis Lesbian Dating Infidelity Poll Do you think most men have a daily skin-care routine? Yes! It's essential for looking good. No! Are you kidding? Men don't do this. Maybe. I haven't noticed! What Men Do When They're All Alone When men are alone, they close the door of the bathroom, open the cupboard, and out comes...the moisturizer. When it comes to skin care, the gender lines are blurring. What's male? What's female? What is clear is that today's man wants healthy, beautiful skin--even if he's a little embarrassed by all the products he must use. Although he's willing to slather on the moisturizer and roam the skin care aisles of the local pharmacy, he doesn't want to spend a lot of time doing either. That's the word from dermatologist Christopher B. Harmon, M.D. at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, who told a meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology there is a definite shift occurring with more men than ever opting to care for their skin. Knowing that men don't want to spend a lot of time doing this, Harmon offers three basic skin care steps that most men can easily follow. These are not complicated or time-consuming routines. "The key to skin care for men is to create a simple, daily program that is high on results and low on maintenance," Harmon explained in a news release. Step 1: Select an Appropriate Cleanser Wash your skin once a day with a cleanser designed for your specific skin type. If you have sensitive skin: Use a mild, hypoallergenic cleanser that is fragrance-free. If you have oily skin: Use plain soap and water. If you have dry skin: Avoid astringents and products that contain alcohol. Step 2: Moisturize Once your skin is clean, you need to hydrate it with a moisturizer. Since this helps maintain the balance between oiliness and dryness, it's vital for keeping skin healthy. Choose a moisturizer that also offers sun protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays, as well as antioxidants to guard against free radicals in the environment that can age the skin. An all-in-one product simplifies this step for men. Be sure to choose a moisturizer designed for your skin type. Step 3: Apply a Topical Retinoid A topical retinoid should be applied at bedtime to decrease acne and oiliness, reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots, and help prevent the signs of aging. The daily use of a topical retinoid has another advantage: It may protect against future skin cancers by promoting cell turnover and eliminating pre-cancerous, sun-damaged cells, says Harmon. Topical retinoids can be purchased over the counter or by prescription. Web Offers • Find: Love Advice • Fresh Flowers • Steelers Gear • Stop Snoring • Express Delivery • Bikinis Special Offers Show me more info on: Super Bowl XL Local Jobs Solitaire Astrology Recipes Swimwear Card Games iPod Mini from Match.com I am a: M F Seeking a: M F Zip: Looking For... • Local Landscapers • Video Games • A New Gym Search YellowPages • Sign up with Vonage and get one free month! Finding People • Find Local Singles • White Pages • Cell Phone Numbers • Unlisted Numbers • E-mail Addresses • People Finder • Criminal Records • Find Old Friends • Great Travel Deals Start Shopping • Gadgets Galore • Gifts for Her • Gifts for Him • Gifts Under $50 Help | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Download Netscape 8 | Send this Page to a Friend | Free Pop-Up Blocker About Netscape | Netscape Internet Service | © 2006 Netscape . All rights reserved. More on Netscape: Autos | Careers & Jobs | Celebrity | Community | Education | Fun & Games | Gadgets & Tech | Home & Real Estate | Love & Personals | Men | Money & Business | Movies | Music | News | Search | Shopping | Sports | Weather

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Association of Young People with ME - AYME - Help with sensitive skin Registered charity number 1082059 news | about AYME | join | medical | education | benefits | fundraising | supporters | journalists | members' area In this section Dear Doc Index Medical Index Can you help my nausea? Should I have an MRI? My muscles hurt to touch Is my medication safe? Measles vaccine and ME? Can TENS help? Is Vitamin B12 safe? How to care for severe ME? I'm so thirsty Is surgery safe? Is ME genetic? Should you push yourself? Why do I sleep so much? Do special diets or hypnotherapy help? Do I have epilepsy or ME? Is tachycardia common? How can I help my brain fog? Would the Pill help me? Help for ME and Dyslexia? Which painkillers are best? Why do I sweat so much? Help with IBS? I have visual problems Can accupuncture help? Help with vomiting and IBS Bladder problems in ME Problems with CBT Help with sensitive skin Dealing with stress Are amalgam fillings safe? Return to home page Help with sensitive skin After having a shower I feel very hot and clammy and my skin feels itchy and tight. I also get very sweaty. The symptoms normally last for around half-an-hour. The severity of the symptoms varies, although they are worse when I wash my hair or when I use shower gel. I also get the same problems with having a bath, but to a lesser degree. I know that increased skin sensitivity can be a symptom of ME due to the nervous system nor working correctly. Is there anything that could be done to help my symptoms? Or is there anything I could do to help alleviate my symptoms myself? Im male and in my late teens. Dr Betty Dowsett, retired Microbiologist who has worked in the field of ME for over 20 years, replies: This symptom is common and is also well-described in multiple sclerosis where nerve endings are commonly stripped of their insulation (myelin sheath). This results in a remarkable sensitivity to heat. Demyelination also occurs in ME but almost always repairs itself. This means that many people with ME complain of the temporary after-effects of a shower or bath. A risk of only 0.5% in temperature is enough to cause this unpleasant skin reaction. My advice is that a bath is better than a shower (as you have noticed) and to not have the water too hot. Also, buy toiletries that are pH balanced, 100% perfume and colour free (such as the Simple range) and contain no animal ingredients. Alcohol-free deodorants are best. Aqueous cream can be helpful for inflamed skin. Article last edited on Friday 01st October 2004 Printable Version © Association of Young People with ME 2006 | sitemap | how to join | contact us | site information | members' area

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lip balm (Carmex, specifically),

Is Lip Balm Addictive? Main Page | Register | Login | Hoax Forum | Recent Comments Is Lip Balm Addictive? Status: Undetermined There's an old urban legend that states that the makers of lip balm (Carmex, specifically), add ground-up fiberglass to their product. The glass irritates people's lips, causing them to feel like they need to apply the balm again and again. There's another urban legend that states that lip balm interferes with the moisture sensors in the lips, causing lips to become dry and requiring more lip balm to be applied. Neither of these urban legends is true. Carmex debunks the fiberglass myth on their website , and the moisture sensor one is false because there are no such thing as moisture sensors in the lips. (At least, not ones that regulate the moisture levels of the lips.) However, an Associated Press article points out that many lip balms contain salicylic acid or other irritants, and that these additives could encourage repeated use, thereby lending some substance to the charge that lip balm is physically addictive: Dr. Monte Meltzer is the chief of dermatology at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He says lip balm often includes ingredients that cause a tingling, such as salicylic acid, phenol and menthol. Some of these are exfoliants that cause lips to peel. In turn, the lips become thinner and less able to protect against the elements. So people need to apply again, and the vicious cycle continues. Carmex, in its defense, tries to make out as if salicylic acid is a mild, non-irritating chemical, pointing out that it's "closely related to aspirin." However, I don't see why its relationship to aspirin is relevant since salicylic acid obviously does dry out your skin (which is why it's used in acne medicine). However, even if lip balm isn't physically addictive, I know that it's definitely psychologically addictive, because my wife is totally addicted to the stuff. (I try to tell her that if her lips feel dry, she should drink more water, but she doesn't listen.) For those who are hooked on the stuff, Lip Balm Anonymous can offer some help. Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 | Total Comments: 12 Category: Health/Medicine Comments Listed in chronological order. Newest comments at the end. Page 1 of 1 pages Geez...this is a great article to put up after I just bought a lip balm... Posted by Smerk in to mischief on Mon Jan 23, 2006 at 11:05 PM um...your wife is not alone...i also have an addiction to lip balm but i prefer lip smackers....maybe she does too...you should check Posted by bellyacher on Mon Jan 23, 2006 at 11:10 PM p.s. i would consider "lip balm anonymous" as a source of help if their website was not COMPLETELY annoying to look at!! just looking at it makes me need to apply more lip balm Posted by bellyacher on Mon Jan 23, 2006 at 11:15 PM I used to live out there in Southern California (28 years), and would use that Chap Stick. Seemed the more I used it, the more I needed it, and so, the more I used it... to the point that my lips would PEEL if I quit using it. I decided to rough it and get off the crap, and ain't touched it in fifteen years. My lips are better off without it. I gotta agree with the folks who advise against it's use, as in my opinion, it serves no useful purpose other than an addiction... Posted by Christopher in Joplin, Missouri on Tue Jan 24, 2006 at 03:49 AM I had to use a very strong salicylic acid to get rid of warts on my feet. After a week straight, chunks of skin were falling off of my feet. How do you like them apples? Posted by AqueousBoy on Tue Jan 24, 2006 at 06:21 AM I'd say I'm addicted to chapstick. I like lip smackers best, personally..it tastes good! Posted by Sakano on Tue Jan 24, 2006 at 10:23 AM I like the burt's bee's one. And, there's no salicylic acid in it. I live in arizona where it's really dry and I don't need it all the time. However, when I have days where I spend many hours in the sun, the next day I'll use the lip balm all day and voila, my lips are just fine again. It seems to work, I've never had a problem with it. Posted by Razela on Tue Jan 24, 2006 at 10:35 AM My G/F HAS to put it on every night or she can't sleep.....lol..... Posted by X in McKinney, TX. on Tue Jan 24, 2006 at 11:13 AM I've heard rumors that there is gound glass in some "chew" or chewing tabacco. Does anyone know if this is true or a myth? Posted by Rob on Tue Jan 24, 2006 at 06:41 PM Rob, total myth. Snopes covers that here . Posted by AqueousBoy on Wed Jan 25, 2006 at 06:26 AM I just use a small dab of skin moisturizer when my lips get dry. A single application does the job instantaneously 90+% of the time, and it never takes more than two applications. Works a lot better than lip balm. Posted by intjudo on Wed Jan 25, 2006 at 06:28 PM It's only addicting because it tastes so good that you lick your lips and the more you lick your lips, the more dry they get... Save yourself the chapped lips and just eat the lip balm... 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Dry skin after pregnancy

BBC - Health - Ask the doctor - Skin - dry skin after pregnancy Home TV Radio Talk Where I Live A-Z Index 27 January 2006 Accessibility help Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health Ask the doctor Awareness campaigns Conditions DoNation Healthy living Women's health Men's health Health over 50 Talking to your doctor Interactive area Expert biographies Mobile service Newsletter TV and radio TV and radio Talk Newsletter Contact Us Like this page? Send it to a friend! Dry skin after pregnancy I've just recently had a baby boy. Since I had my son, my hand and my fingers have dried out a lot. I seem to be getting some kind of infection at the side of my nails, and I've never had anything like this before. It's very sore and irritating and even my hair has gone dry. Could you give me an idea of how to treat or improve the condition of my hands? Vena Dr Trisha Macnair responds Most women find that after having a child the condition of their skin and hair changes - I speak from personal as well as medical experience as I've had very similar problems to you. There are several factors which contribute to these changes, especially to dryness of the skin. The most important ones to think about are: Changes in hormone levels While you're pregnant, the high levels of female hormones essential for changing your body to support the growing baby can have a dramatic effect on your skin and hair. Most women find their skin seems to bloom - and their hair is thicker and more luxurious when they're pregnant (partly because the rate of hair loss drops). There's also an increase in the blood supply to the skin and hair during pregnancy, which adds to this effect. Unfortunately, after you've had your baby, hormone levels fall back to pre-pregnancy levels and the circulation returns to normal. This usually means the improvements seen in pregnancy are lost. Sometimes skin and hair even return to a condition quite different to - or worse than - before the pregnancy. Part of what you're noticing may simply be those changes. Washing your hands Another important factor is that, with a small child around, it's highly likely that you're washing your hands far more than you used to, either because you're changing your son or bathing him or washing his clothes. This can lead to mild inflammation, dryness and even cracking of the skin, especially of the hands because these are the parts getting wet. When the skin cracks it's easier for bacteria to get in and cause infection, such as the ones you've been getting around your fingernails (these are known as paronychia). Reactions to detergents and chemicals Many women change detergents when they start a family, or certainly find they're washing some things by hand. You may have an allergy to your detergent. You're also probably coming into contact with all sorts of other chemicals, from baby wipes, creams and lotions to a variety of other household products. These may be drying your skin. Unexplained reasons Pregnancy can change the body in not always explainable ways. Many women find their body is simply never the same again. But pregnancy might also simply coincide with the development of other medical problems. If you're still worried, or the problems persist, go and see your doctor. Tips to alleviate dryness 1 . Moisturise thoroughly and frequently - use vaseline or unperfumed products. Studies have shown that expensive skin creams and remoisturising products are in the long run no more helpful than cheap creams. 2 . Protect your hands with rubber gloves when you're washing up or using detergents. 3 . Try to pinpoint any possible things you're coming into contact with which are aggravating your symptoms. Make a diary of your typical week and note anything your hands may come into contact with. 4 . Talk to your GP if symptoms persist - there are a few rare causes of dry skin and dry hair, such as thyroid problems, which may need to be ruled out. This article was last medically reviewed by Dr Trisha Macnair in December 2005. Disclaimer All content within BBC Health is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. The BBC is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of the BBC Health website. The BBC is not liable for the contents of any external internet sites listed, nor does it endorse any commercial product or service mentioned or advised on any of the sites. See our Links Policy for more information. Always consult your own GP if you're in any way concerned about your health. In Lifestyle Women's health Your kids Family finance Child's play Elsewhere on bbc.co.uk New parents Parenthood Radio 4: Woman's Hour Elsewhere on the web Cbeebies for grown-ups Childcare Link Parentline Plus The BBC is not responsible for content on external websites About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy