Skin Conditions: Personal Stories

  • The Agony of Adult Acne

    02/14/07, Capessa

    Cinde was clear-skinned and outgoing all throughout her teen years, but when she turned 21, acne showed up with a vengeance. After dermabrasion and laser surgery, she felt she'd have to live with pock marks for the rest of her life, until now.

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  • The Lessons I Learned from the Sunburn of a Lifetime

    12/03/07, Capessa

    Whitney was a devoted sun worshiper until a bad burn and premature wrinkles set her straight.

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  • Melanoma Is Not Just Skin Deep

    12/03/07, Capessa

    After being diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma, Wendy knew that there was only one thing she could do - fight.

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  • Checking in on Your Skin

    12/03/07, Capessa

    After a lifetime of summers in the sun, Amber's skin sent up a red flag that forced her out of ignorance and into the shade.

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