Advances in Dermatology Still Badly Needed
By the Editor | May 24, 2010
Scientists have been working to advance dermatology and make changes. We need change, because the old “tried and true” approaches are ineffective and probably doing more harm to our skin than good.
Sometimes it seems that for every scientific conclusion, there is a contradictory one. An example is found in treating and identifying the causes of acne.
Prior to the 1950s, dermatologists agreed that diet played a role in acne. In particular, they blamed sugary snacks and junk food.
Research conducted in the late 1960s and early 1970s proclaimed that there was no connection between diet and acne. Within the last couple of years, scientists have again demonstrated that there is a connection between the consumption of carbohydrates and the severity of acne. They were also able to prove that the earlier studies were flawed.
So, there you have three conflicting conclusions, all from scientists. It can be frustrating and confusing to the average person, regardless of whether they suffer from acne or are simply concerned about delaying the signs of aging.
Here’s a bit of advice that should help you avoid some of the confusion. Keep these three words in mind; safe, natural and healthy.
One of the reasons that scientists are working to advance dermatology is to try and prevent some of the adverse and allergic reactions that often send people to see a dermatologist. While dermatologists might appreciate the business, they have other problems to treat.
The US Food and Drug Administration provides a great deal of advice about choosing safe cosmetics. Surveys they have conducted indicate that the majority of cosmetic users experience at least one adverse reaction at some point in their life. The ingredients in cosmetics are the causes.
The change that many scientists would like to see is a switch to more non-allergenic ingredients. While some allergic reactions may be inevitable, most could be avoided if manufacturers would stop using artificial preservatives, added fragrances and other synthetic compounds.
Healthy solutions are skincare products that contain nutrients; vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, proteins and other things that support the skin’s health, instead of working against it. They might be able to advance dermatology even more quickly by letting people know what to look for in cosmetics. Now, you know.
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