nternet harassment is becoming more common, affecting nearly one in 10 online adolescents, new research shows.
Back in 2000, a national survey showed that 6% of online youths aged 10-17 reported being harassed online.
That percentage jumped to 9% in 2005, based on a telephone survey of 1,500 adolescents who use the Internet.
Another new study estimates that 11% of online middle school students are bullied online; nearly half of those students don't know their Internet bully's real name, since screen names can hide a person's identity.
Online bullying and online harassment typically happens through chat rooms, text messages, and emails, and it generally happens when teens aren't in school, the studies show.
The findings appear in a special edition of the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Thursday, November 22, 2007
ABOUT ACNE
“Acne is a chronic condition that affects people of all ages and skin types. Though not curable, it is highly manageable and controllable. My acne regimens are scientifically proven to address all the factors that can cause acne and skin breakouts.”
Why over-the-counter products don’t work
Many acne products contain Benzoyl Peroxide, a harsh ingredient that can irritate and dry out your skin – and even make your breakouts look worse. Murad Acne products, such as Acne Complex® do not contain Benzoyl Peroxide and are specially formulated with hydrating agents, anti-inflammatories, antioxidants and specific acne-fighters which work together to provide the best environment for achieving optimal health.
Acne Overview
Whether a single blemish or face full of multiple lesions, it’s all acne and Acne Complex® can help.
Acne can occur on the face, neck, chest, shoulders and upper back. The most common skin disorder in the United States, acne (acne vulgaris) is a chronic condition that affects all ages, every ethnicity and both sexes. Though not curable, it is highly manageable and controllable.
How does it happen?
Acne affects nearly 17 million people in the U.S., making it the most common skin disease in the country. But why does it happen? When skin is functioning optimally, the sebaceous glands produce oil that empties onto the skin’s surface. At the same time, dead skin cells are shed at a normal rate as newer, fresher cells rise to the surface. Sometimes, these dead cells shed too fast, clump together and clog the pore. This is called non-inflammatory acne. If this plug stays below the skin’s surface, it is called a “closed comedone” or whitehead. If the plug reaches the skin’s surface and is exposed to air, an “open comedone” or blackhead forms. Contrary to popular belief, the black color is not caused by dirt but rather is due to a process of oxidation.
Besides these non-inflammatory blemishes, you may also have larger, more inflamed breakouts. Inflammatory acne starts when the combination of excess skin cells and oil cause pore-aggravating bacteria to develop. This leads to pimples, redness and overall irritation. The ingredients in Acne Complex® will help cleanse, sooth and revitalize your skin.
The Murad difference
There are also a number of skin conditions that resemble acne such as, eczema, perioral dermatitis and folliculitis. All of this can also be eleviated with Murad’s Acne Complex®. While they may not involve all of the factors that cause real acne, they do have one thing in common – inflammation.
The good news is that Murad Acne products, including Acne Complex® address ALL of the factors of acne and skin breakouts, reducing cell build-up, excess oil and inflammation. Every product contains the three key ingredients in the Murad recipe, hydrating agents, anti-inflammatories, and antioxidants, along with specific acne-fighters, which work together to provide the best environment for achieving optimal skin health. In keeping with Murad’s inclusive health™ philosophy, the acne line also features a patented internal supplement to treat acne breakouts from the inside.
So, whether you have real acne or something that just looks like acne, Murad’s Acne Complex® can put you on the path to healthy, beautiful skin.
Why over-the-counter products don’t work
Many acne products contain Benzoyl Peroxide, a harsh ingredient that can irritate and dry out your skin – and even make your breakouts look worse. Murad Acne products, such as Acne Complex® do not contain Benzoyl Peroxide and are specially formulated with hydrating agents, anti-inflammatories, antioxidants and specific acne-fighters which work together to provide the best environment for achieving optimal health.
Acne Overview
Whether a single blemish or face full of multiple lesions, it’s all acne and Acne Complex® can help.
Acne can occur on the face, neck, chest, shoulders and upper back. The most common skin disorder in the United States, acne (acne vulgaris) is a chronic condition that affects all ages, every ethnicity and both sexes. Though not curable, it is highly manageable and controllable.
How does it happen?
Acne affects nearly 17 million people in the U.S., making it the most common skin disease in the country. But why does it happen? When skin is functioning optimally, the sebaceous glands produce oil that empties onto the skin’s surface. At the same time, dead skin cells are shed at a normal rate as newer, fresher cells rise to the surface. Sometimes, these dead cells shed too fast, clump together and clog the pore. This is called non-inflammatory acne. If this plug stays below the skin’s surface, it is called a “closed comedone” or whitehead. If the plug reaches the skin’s surface and is exposed to air, an “open comedone” or blackhead forms. Contrary to popular belief, the black color is not caused by dirt but rather is due to a process of oxidation.
Besides these non-inflammatory blemishes, you may also have larger, more inflamed breakouts. Inflammatory acne starts when the combination of excess skin cells and oil cause pore-aggravating bacteria to develop. This leads to pimples, redness and overall irritation. The ingredients in Acne Complex® will help cleanse, sooth and revitalize your skin.
The Murad difference
There are also a number of skin conditions that resemble acne such as, eczema, perioral dermatitis and folliculitis. All of this can also be eleviated with Murad’s Acne Complex®. While they may not involve all of the factors that cause real acne, they do have one thing in common – inflammation.
The good news is that Murad Acne products, including Acne Complex® address ALL of the factors of acne and skin breakouts, reducing cell build-up, excess oil and inflammation. Every product contains the three key ingredients in the Murad recipe, hydrating agents, anti-inflammatories, and antioxidants, along with specific acne-fighters, which work together to provide the best environment for achieving optimal skin health. In keeping with Murad’s inclusive health™ philosophy, the acne line also features a patented internal supplement to treat acne breakouts from the inside.
So, whether you have real acne or something that just looks like acne, Murad’s Acne Complex® can put you on the path to healthy, beautiful skin.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Consumer Report: Facial Creams Tested
n your quest for the fountain of youth, you may be swayed to buy a product or two - but before you shell out big bucks on a face cream, CBS 2's Consumer Reporter, Kirstin Cole, has the results of a new study that put some to the test.
You've seen the commercials, promising you doctor's office results of younger skin without using a knife, a needle or a laser. But what can you really get from a jar and what's just marketing hype? There are hundreds of creams available to women. ShopSmart magazine put 9 of some of the most popular to the test. They recruited 200 women to road test them for 12 weeks.
"We had technicians look through high-powered microscopes to see if fine lines were diminishing," said Lisa Freeman, Editor-in-Chief, ShopSmart Magazine. So which, if any, can actually reduce wrinkles? One of the best, according to Freeman, Olay Regenerist three part system for $57. "It's not that expensive you can get it at the drugstore and everyone seems to like it," said Freeman.
Up next? "The second best performer was Lancome and that was about $200," said Freeman. Lancome Paris Renergie day and night cream also tested well as a favorite face firmer. But before you wrinkle your nose at ever going to a dermatologist's office again, know that while these products do work, the most you'll get is a smoothing of fine lines and it was a subtle result, a result confirmed by medical experts.
You've seen the commercials, promising you doctor's office results of younger skin without using a knife, a needle or a laser. But what can you really get from a jar and what's just marketing hype? There are hundreds of creams available to women. ShopSmart magazine put 9 of some of the most popular to the test. They recruited 200 women to road test them for 12 weeks.
"We had technicians look through high-powered microscopes to see if fine lines were diminishing," said Lisa Freeman, Editor-in-Chief, ShopSmart Magazine. So which, if any, can actually reduce wrinkles? One of the best, according to Freeman, Olay Regenerist three part system for $57. "It's not that expensive you can get it at the drugstore and everyone seems to like it," said Freeman.
Up next? "The second best performer was Lancome and that was about $200," said Freeman. Lancome Paris Renergie day and night cream also tested well as a favorite face firmer. But before you wrinkle your nose at ever going to a dermatologist's office again, know that while these products do work, the most you'll get is a smoothing of fine lines and it was a subtle result, a result confirmed by medical experts.
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