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December 19, 2004

Benzoyl Peroxide Lotion as Good as Antibiotics for Acne

Researchers have found that over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide lotions for acne are just as effective as prescription antibiotics.

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December 16, 2004

Sharon Stone Sues Doctor Over Facelift Rumor

Sharon Stone is suing well-known plastic surgeon Renato Calabria "over allegations that he told two celebrity magazines in the United States that she had gone under the knife at his clinic in order to beat the ageing process."

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December 13, 2004

Yushchenko's Doctors First Suspected Rosacea

"[Yushchenko's doctors] suspected foul play, but had no evidence of poison, instead suggesting various rare diseases, such as the condition rosacea, might be to blame for his facial disfigurement."

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December 10, 2004

Nicolette Sheridan Battles Plastic Surgery Rumors

The Desperate Housewives actress has been fending off rumors that she has undergone plastic surgery.

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December 07, 2004

Accutane Maker Ignored Warning

"The maker of the acne medication Accutane ignored a company doctor's recommendation that people who take the controversial drug be monitored for signs of depression and that a warning to that effect be added to the drug's U.S. label, USA Today reported Tuesday."

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December 03, 2004

Scarlett Johansson Believes in Plastic Surgery

The star is told B Magazine: "I definitely believe in plastic surgery. I don't want to be an old hag. There's no fun in that." She also admits to having cellulite and hopes her next movie is turned into a video game. She said, "At least then I wouldn't have any cellulite!"

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