Acne

What's new in beauty and hair-care products

2012-09-09 00:00:00

It's a notion ingrained early: September, the start of the traditional school year, is a time to start over. For the nonstudent, that may mean cleaning out your closets, enrolling in an exercise class or recommitting to New Year's resolutions. It's also a...

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2012-11-18 07:24:04

Experts look at new high-tech, at-home beauty devices

2011-07-24 00:00:00

Imagine having the fountain of youth as close at hand as the bathroom. We're not there yet — but there's a burgeoning number of at-home, high-tech beauty gadgets that claim to smooth wrinkles, whiten teeth and remove hair without the need to...

Scam Watch: Acne treatment, StubHub email, real estate loans

2011-10-30 04:34:11

Scam watch: Credit cards, weight-loss supplement, chimney sweeps

2011-11-06 04:34:04

Scam watch: Social Security, malware, investments

2011-11-13 04:34:11

Scam watch: Cyber Monday, pre-IPO fund, tech support

2011-11-27 04:34:01

FTC says acne-zapping apps are nonsense

2011-09-09 16:36:25

'The pill': 50 years after

2010-05-04 00:00:00

It was supposed to make every child a wanted child, give women control over their bodies and grant couples worry-free sex. Such were the aspirations of health professionals worldwide when the medication now known simply as "the pill" arrived on the...

Weight-loss regimens can harm skin

2011-01-30 00:00:00

It's almost February, and with luck and willpower, maybe you're still sticking with that New Year's diet resolution. Or maybe you're still gearing up to start. But although the right diet may help you gain a svelte figure, the wrong one might be a...

Surviving the holiday season in good form

2009-11-22 00:00:00

The holidays burst upon us every year with a veneer of joyousness, yet that bubbling of good cheer masks a series of rather dire seasonal warnings: Don't eat too many rich, fatty foods; don't drink to excess; don't forsake your exercise routine; and,...

Acne Medication Requires Persistence

2009-12-07 00:00:00

More than 40 percent of teens have acne that's severe enough to require treatment by a physician, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The first line of prescription medications include topical retinoids and antibiotics. Using these drugs in...

Many products claim to help acne, but which work best?

2011-08-29 15:42:59

Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser, $7.99, 6 ounces It lived up to its billing. The foam means you don't need to use much to instantly feel fresh, clean and smooth. And it wasn't as harsh as some products can be. Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer, $16.

2010-01-08 15:27:42

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