Skin Cancer
Protect your Skin this Summer
Monday, June 20th, 2011It’s the summer and while you proceed to spend some fun in the sun with your family and friends, it’s important that you properly protect your skin from overexposure—too much sun can lead not only to painful sunburns, but skin cancer and early skin aging such as unattractive wrinkles and sun spots as well. But [...]
Cellist Katinka Kleijn Spreads the Word About Toxic Skincare
Saturday, January 1st, 2011Are there toxic compounds in your facial moisturizer? Well-known cellist Katinka Kleijn just found out that the products she typically utilized before every single performance were harmful and has joined forces with other people in attempting to expand awareness of natural skin care products. The EWG has been attempting to expand awareness for many [...]
Skin Care Facts the Experts Don’t Want You to Learn
Friday, November 12th, 2010Skincare experts ideas range greatly on topics like anti aging skin care, zits, eczema and sun exposure. Right here is the short version of my belief on those topics. Sun exposure is healthful, as long as it is not excessive. Sun burning is bad for the skin’s well being in many ways. Spending too [...]
How to Find an Anti Wrinkle Cream that is Worth Your Money
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010There is barely an anti wrinkle cream on the market that is worth wasting your time and money on, and this is because the cosmetic companies simply aren’t trying to produce effective formulas. I know that may sound like a bold charge, but it is certainly not made without solid evidence. All anyone has to [...]
Mole Removal by a Dermatologist
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010Mole removal should only be performed by a dermatologist. Here’s what you can expect to happen during your appointment. Your medical and family history will first be taken. You may be asked questions about any family history of skin cancer. Although most moles are benign, those that are unusual in appearance (size, shape or color) [...]
MOHS Surgery – A Brief History of the Procedure
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Mohs surgery is used to remove benign and cancerous skin tumors or lesions. It was named for Dr Frederic E Mohs, a general surgeon. Today the microscopic procedure is used by dermatologists around the world. The primary advantage has to do with saving healthy cells while ensuring the removal of cancerous ones. This could be [...]