Year: 2018

Shingles, a localized reactivation of the chicken pox virus, is a serious illness that can leave adults in severe pain, cause eye damage, lead to hearing problems, encephalitis and, in rare instances, ...

Wrinkles typically improve three to four days after treatment with Botox. While facial exercises, such as frowning and grimacing, have been advocated following Botox injections to enhance the benefit ...

As microneedling has grown in popularity, the procedure has been used to treat a range of dermatologic applications, including pigmentary issues (such as melasma), as well as a potential tool for combating ...

Childhood sunburns increase the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, later in life. An Australia study found that using sunscreen in childhood reduced the risk of developing ...

Here are a few common sunscreen myths: 1. Sunscreen sprays offer better protection than lotions: FALSE. Sprays can be convenient but it’s easy to miss or skip exposed areas. It helps to apply to ...

This past weekend’s Wall Street Journal (June 30-31) included an article titled, “Burning Question: How Much Sunscreen” highlighting the fact that most of us do not apply enough product to receive ...

UV Lights Used During Gel Manicures Can Increase Risk Of Skin Cancer. Dr. Chris Adigun said in an American Academy of Dermatology report, “The UV dose that you receive during a gel manicure is brief, ...

A common question we’re asked by patients we see regularly for skin cancer screening exams is, “Hey Doc, did that mole change?” In reality, it’s often difficult to detect subtle changes without ...

Men are interested in looking healthy, young, and staying fit. They want to look as good as they feel. They desire cosmetic improvements that look natural. During the past decade there has been a significant ...

Seborrheic Keratoses (SKs),are common benign growths that may be seen on most parts of the body as one matures. According to one study, 83 million Americans have SKs making it as common as acne, rosacea, ...

Cleansers work by removing impurities, skincare products, and makeup from the surface of the skin. Some cleansers can enhance the penetration and therapeutic effect of topically applied medications. ...

Appreciation of beauty and human aesthetics in particular dates back to antiquity. While ideas on beauty vary with personal preferences and cultural standards, there is a general agreement on the features ...