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We all know that puberty causes spots. But new research has found that its not just teen skin that is at the mercy of acne, adult women are falling prey to acne too and the problem is on the rise.

Many women who did not even get acne as teens, are going

Scientists have found the first gene that is directly linked to plaque psoriasis.

Mutations in the gene CARD14 lead to the formation of plaque psoriasis, according to new research published in the May edition of The American Journal of Human Genetics.

The humble flannel was the mainstay of good skin care throughout history, but is now on the verge of extinction.

Since the 1960’s, sales of flannels have been on a gradual decline, but last year saw the lowest flannel sales ever.

Flannels have been replaced

Prescription pills used to treat acne have been linked to a significant risk of developing eye problems, according to new research.

Eye problems such as styes, eye dryness and conjunctivitis were found in a new research to be higher in patients taking

New research suggests that paint stripping type chemicals used in most common shampoos can strip the hair of natural oils, fade hair colour, make hair drier, limper and more brittle and also cause sensitive scalp, itching and flaking.

The main culprit

A new treatment for psoriasis called adalimumab may also help decrease vascular inflammation, which is what causes an increased risk of stroke in people with psoriasis.

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin and joints that affects up

A new skin serum containing the plant extract Oregon Grape Root and caffeine can help improve the symptoms of psoriasis.

Psoriasis is a recurrent skin condition that affects around 2% of  the UK population. It is caused by an acceleration of skin cell

New research has found that the herb Thyme may be more effective at getting rid of acne than many prescription treatments.

Acne is caused by a bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes, which gets into acne lesions and infects them, causing redness, swelling

British scientists may have found a cheap way to help arthritis sufferers feel less pain.

[quote]An 80p-a-day pill has been found to reduce the damage caused to knee joints by osteoarthritis by a third.[/quote]

The new pill, called Protelosa, contains

Many of our most common vices are linked to a higher risk of psoriasis, but thankfully one isn’t, and that’s coffee!

New research has found that coffee is NOT bad for psoriasis, in fact research has found that the anti-inflammatory properties of caffeine