[ad_1] According to the AAD, vitiligo is an autoimmune disease, meaning it develops when your immune system attacks healthy parts of your own body—in this case, the pigment cells in your skin, called melanocytes. “It is not a transmissible infection,” Vicky Zhen Ren, MD, an assistant professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine, tells SELF. This … Read more
[ad_1] A sad fact of springtime is that, before we can enjoy the sunshine, we’ll likely have to weather a few storms. So if finding the best rain jacket for women is on your mind, you’re not alone. Now that we can (hopefully) put away our puffers for another season, we can turn our attention to … Read more
[ad_1] Spring fever got you feeling twitterpated? Lovehoney’s Big Brand Event may have the solution. Right now, the sex toy retailer is offering up to 50% off a range of adored brands and best-sellers, including Womanizer’s clitoral suction stimulators, Lelo’s luxurious massagers and toys, and much, much more. We don’t know how long this Lovehoney sale will … Read more
[ad_1] It happens to the best of us – some days we’re really good about taking care of our skin, while other days (and nights!) completing our skin care routine can seem like too much of a chore. If you’re noticing increased skin issues like breakouts, excessive dryness or other signs of irritated skin, one … Read more
[ad_1] Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe last summer, some states have been weighing and enacting dangerously restrictive abortion bans. Just last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a ban outlawing abortions in the state after six weeks gestation (despite the fact that nearly a third of pregnant people don’t know they’re pregnant until the six-week mark) and forcing … Read more
[ad_1] Like many other chronic health conditions, vitiligo is often misunderstood—and due to the visible symptoms it causes, it’s undeniably stigmatized. Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes areas of a person’s skin to lose color. There is no cure for vitiligo, but there are treatment options that can help restore lost skin color, … Read more
[ad_1] Finding out you have bipolar I—a mood disorder that results in severe swings between depression and mania—can be a lot to take in. The good news is, there are plenty of evidence-based treatments to stabilize your mood and help you function in day-to-day life, including medication and psychotherapy. But implementing these new routines—even if you’re … Read more
[ad_1] John Fetterman has opened up about why he admitted himself to the hospital for depression in February in a new interview with People. The 53-year-old Pennsylvania senator and his wife, Gisele Fetterman, shared that his mental health got drastically worse after winning the senatorial race during November’s midterm elections. “After he won, you expect someone to be … Read more
[ad_1] Though you never need a holiday to show your mom love, there’s something rewarding about finding the best Mother’s Day gifts to brighten her day. And if distance or circumstances keep you apart this May 14, a gift can mean that much more. Whether you’re looking for a gift for your mother, stepmom, grandma, … Read more
[ad_1] This new technology is being marketed as a mini facelift; a 30 minute procedure with little discomfort and a 4 day healing period. Here’s the truth. Bottom Line: Not yet ready for prime time, avoid it for now. Ellacor is being hyped as the latest and greatest technology to allow skin tightening and a … Read more