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YOU Docs: Q&A on Acne Solutions
Q: I’ve tried the diet and hygiene approach to fight my acne, and they haven't worked. What's next? A: No magic solution or voodoo exists to prevent pimples or zap [...]
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YOU Docs: Q&A on Preventing Acne Scars
Q: Why can’t I just pop a pimple? A: Lots of teens (and most adults, too) have the same urge: pop that date breaker! The problem is that when most [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Facial Hygiene
Q: Is soap and water all I need for good facial hygiene? A: Soap and water are important, but there’s more to it. Use these three steps to keep your [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Preventing Blemishes
Q: What’s the best way to prevent blemishes from breaking out in the first place? A: Having a healthy, well-balanced diet is a good start. It’s much better to eat [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Tanning Beds
Q: How bad can tanning beds really be? Everyone uses them. A: Tanning beds use fluorescent lights to produce UV radiation—95 percent of which is UVA, the worst kind for [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Addictions That Make You Look Old
Q: Does alcohol make you look younger? A: No, it doesn't. In fact, alcohol dehydrates the skin and increases the leakiness of capillaries, so more water moves from the bloodstream [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on "Healthy" Addictions
Q: Is it possible to be addicted to something that’s good for you? A: Absolutely. You can be addicted to reading, which means your dopamine system and pleasure centers get [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Addiction Detox
Q: What is detox? A: Detox is a form of treatment that removes a person from a toxic substance to which he or she is addicted. Detox can be useful, [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Smoking and Losing Weight
Q: Doesn't smoking help me lose weight? Won't I gain weight when I quit tobacco? A: Contrary to what some believe, cigarettes do not speed up metabolism. But when you [...]