Injectables: newer isn't always better - Botox, doctors, Dysport, filler, injectable, procedure, treatment - DailyBeauty™ - A beauty blog powered by NewBeauty® Magazine
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Dermatologists declare their stance on tanning beds - AAD, AADA, cancer, FDA, government, melanoma, skin cancer, tanning, tanning beds - DailyBeauty™ - A beauty blog powered by NewBeauty® Magazine
Monday, March 22, 2010
Is plastic surgery OK at any income? - ASAPS, money, research, surgery, survey - DailyBeauty™ - A beauty blog powered by NewBeauty® Magazine
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Skin cancer continues to surge in the US...
You may feel inundated with sunscreen reminders, but apparently, they haven't been enough to help stop skin cancer from occurring at an increasing rate.
Harvard researcher Robert S. Stern, MD, developed a model to determine the prevalance of non-melanoma skin cancer in 2007. His results, published this month, are dismaying: "The prevalence of a history of skin cancer is far higher than that of any other cancer and exceeds that of all other cancers diagnosed since 1975."
Specifically, he estimates that 13 million white Americans have had non-melanoma skin cancer (not counting the last two years), with a fifth of all 70-year-olds receiving the diagnosis at least once. Most of those septuagenarians have had multiple occurrences.
Experts say there is a skin cancer epidemic, and current educational programs have not done enough for the prevention and treatment of the diseases.
Harvard researcher Robert S. Stern, MD, developed a model to determine the prevalance of non-melanoma skin cancer in 2007. His results, published this month, are dismaying: "The prevalence of a history of skin cancer is far higher than that of any other cancer and exceeds that of all other cancers diagnosed since 1975."
Specifically, he estimates that 13 million white Americans have had non-melanoma skin cancer (not counting the last two years), with a fifth of all 70-year-olds receiving the diagnosis at least once. Most of those septuagenarians have had multiple occurrences.
Experts say there is a skin cancer epidemic, and current educational programs have not done enough for the prevention and treatment of the diseases.
Look younger with Longer eyelashes....
Long, full, dark eyelashes are a sign of youthfulness. Not only do they camouflage signs of aging around the eyes, they also enhance the eye's natural structure.
If your lashes have become sparse, thin or brittle with age, artificial lashes are an option. There are also a handful of over-the-counter growth stimulators that can be used.
But the lash stimulator receiving the most praise from dermatologists and plastic surgeons is prescription Latisse, which contains bimatoprost to lengthen your lashes in 16 weeks. Some doctors speculate that once you've used Latisse for two months, you may be able to apply the treatment every few days or so and still see the same results.
Doctors also expect Latisse to be used off-label for lower lashes and eyebrows.
If your lashes have become sparse, thin or brittle with age, artificial lashes are an option. There are also a handful of over-the-counter growth stimulators that can be used.
But the lash stimulator receiving the most praise from dermatologists and plastic surgeons is prescription Latisse, which contains bimatoprost to lengthen your lashes in 16 weeks. Some doctors speculate that once you've used Latisse for two months, you may be able to apply the treatment every few days or so and still see the same results.
Doctors also expect Latisse to be used off-label for lower lashes and eyebrows.
Monday, March 1, 2010
THE FIVE MAIN SIGNS OF SUN DAMAGE.....
Sun damage doesn't happen overnight. Repeated exposure to UVA rays is responsible for aging, since they penetrate deep within the skin, breaking down collagen and inhibiting the production of healthy elastin.
Here are the five signature signs of sun damage:
1. DRYNESS
Since the sun literally sucks out moisture and natural oils that lubricate the skin, years of repeated sun exposure can leave your face looking dehydrated and flaky.
2. TEXTURE CHANGES
Constantly exposing your skin to the sun causes it to become thick and almost leathery, because of the depletion of collagen. Rays can also cause other texture irregularities, as well as skin cancer and pre-cancer.
3. AGE SPOTS
The sun revs up melanin production, causing age spots, which can be brown, black or even gray. The are usually found on the forehead, near the temples, on the chest, shoulders and hands.
4. BROKEN CAPILLARIES
As the sun's harmful rays come into contact with your skin, they break down the structural walls of the tiny blood vessels in the face. The more the walls are broken down, the more rupturing there is, resulting in red, broken capillaries.
5. LINES AND WRINKLES
Because the sun breaks down collagen and elastin, fine lines and wrinkles result. Deeper folds and wrinkles, especially around the mouth, are commonly associated with years of sun exposure, too.
Here are the five signature signs of sun damage:
1. DRYNESS
Since the sun literally sucks out moisture and natural oils that lubricate the skin, years of repeated sun exposure can leave your face looking dehydrated and flaky.
2. TEXTURE CHANGES
Constantly exposing your skin to the sun causes it to become thick and almost leathery, because of the depletion of collagen. Rays can also cause other texture irregularities, as well as skin cancer and pre-cancer.
3. AGE SPOTS
The sun revs up melanin production, causing age spots, which can be brown, black or even gray. The are usually found on the forehead, near the temples, on the chest, shoulders and hands.
4. BROKEN CAPILLARIES
As the sun's harmful rays come into contact with your skin, they break down the structural walls of the tiny blood vessels in the face. The more the walls are broken down, the more rupturing there is, resulting in red, broken capillaries.
5. LINES AND WRINKLES
Because the sun breaks down collagen and elastin, fine lines and wrinkles result. Deeper folds and wrinkles, especially around the mouth, are commonly associated with years of sun exposure, too.
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