Innovative Skincare May Not Be What It Seems
Thursday, October 7th, 2010Many so called “Innovative” skincare products contain ingredients that the Environmental Working Group suggests we should avoid. The EWG provides information to help consumers protect the health of their skin and the environment. They would love to see major changes in the cosmetic industry, but change is slow to come. One of the compounds that [...]
Acne Rosacea, Acne Vulgaris and Seborrheic Dermatitis
Monday, June 14th, 2010Acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis can easily be confused. In a few cases, all three conditions exist in the same patient. Acne vulgaris is the medical term for outbreaks of pimples, pustules, bumps and blemishes. It is very common during a person’s teenage years, but rarely persists into adulthood. Rosacea in adults is often mistaken [...]
How to Choose the Best Dermatologist For You
Sunday, May 30th, 2010Finding the best dermatologist starts with your schedule. Doctors that do not offer weekend or evening hours are becoming a thing of the past. Most of us work crazy schedules. Taking time off to see a “skin doctor” might be frowned upon. So first you want to find someone with hours that fit into your [...]
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 [...]
Can Oral Supplements Prevent Wrinkles?
Saturday, May 1st, 2010I recently came across an ad in the magazine for an oral supplement that claims to fight dull, wrinkled, pimpled skin. It boasts of 11 “essential” nutrients which are mainly antioxidants plus some other ingredients. Taken daily, the pills hold promise of glowing skin in a couple of months. I don’t know about pimples but [...]