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Wearing Sunscreen Can Save Your Skin- and Your Life
Many people are concerned about the effects of aging and would like to maintain the most youthful skin possible. The most important anti-aging therapy is a quality sunscreen containing zinc oxide with a minimum SPF of 30. Daily application of sunscreen helps to prevent premature aging such as loss of elasticity, fine lines, and dark spots. Wearing sun screen is...
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Introducing AccuVein
Bruising, sometimes severe, was often considered an inevitable side effect of many types of cosmetic procedures such as filler and toxins. However, our practice’s adoption of a technology called AccuVein has made these injections easier, less likely to result in bruising, and most importantly, safer. This device allows the doctor to visualize the veins under the skin and essentially avoid...
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Winter Skin Care
Winter is coming. This means dry, itchy skin for many people. People with eczema may also experience flare-ups this season. So, it’s time to begin a winter regimen of skin care to prevent these issues and keep your skin healthy. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize Moisture is key. After you wash, apply moisturizer. It is better to do so immediately after you...
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Healthier Skin Makes a Great Gift
Christmas may have passed until next year, but the gift-giving is not necessarily over. There are a few people who did not get the chance to give gifts during the holidays because they did not see one another, or because they decided to exchange gifts later. Plus, Valentine's Day is coming. There is almost always someone in your life for...
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The Gift of Skin Care
As the holidays approach, most of us are searching for the best gift to give to the people in our lives. A basket of skincare products from the local Bath and Body Works is a common gift. However, for someone whom you know would appreciate more professional skin care, consider giving the gift of a visit to a medical skincare...
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Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus is a common problem. Below are tips to help prevent toenail fungus: Keep your toenails trimmed short. This helps prevent debris from building up under the nails and minimizes the risk of nail injuries. Cut your nails straight across to keep them strong and avoid ingrown toenails. Wear shoes that fit properly. They should never touch your toenails...
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Proper Skin Exfoliation Tips
You have probably heard the word exfoliation used in reference to skin care very often. There are multiple skin cleaners that claim to exfoliate your skin. It is true that some exfoliation is helpful in keeping your skin healthy. Improperly performed or too frequently performed exfoliation can be irritating and potentially harmful to the skin. Here are some exfoliation tips...
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The Excimer Laser for Psoriasis and Vitiligo
An excimer laser is a UV laser used in a variety of medical procedures, including the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo. Psoriasis is a condition that causes skin cells to multiply much faster than normal. As a result, the skin becomes raised and scaly. Vitiligo, on the other hand, happens when pigment cells are destroyed, causing white patches of...
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Common Skin Conditions Affected by Cold Weather
Cold weather is a relief for some people. It can be a nice change from the many hot days of the year. However, it can also have some less-than-pleasant side effects for people with sensitive skin. A change in climate can cause excessive dryness, itching, and flaring of certain skin conditions. An adjustment in your skincare regime to alleviate the...
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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) and its Benefits
Among the methods to treat skin damage is photorejuventaion—the use of lasers or light to treat surface skin conditions. Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) takes the treatment further; it can treat a number of severe problems, including damage caused by actinic keratosis. Side effects are generally not severe, and the results can be substantial. The Procedure During PDT, the physician utilizes light...
