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Dry and Sensitive Skin

Dry and sensitive skin conditions are commonly seen in patients who suffer from eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and photoaging.

Some medications prescribed for acne (such as retinoid) or wrinkles can also cause dry skin. Development of microfissures and cracks in the skin in dry skin conditions can serve as portals of entry for skin pathogens, irritants […]

Health Risk Of High Cholesterol

Together with other substances, oxidised LDL cholesterol can form a thick, hard deposit called a plaque that clogs the arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis. The build-up of oxidized LDL cholesterol in the arterial walls damages the lining of the arteries, causing blood cells called platelets to form a clot near the plaque. This then […]