Advances Make Sunscreen More Effective, Easier To Use
The available options in sunscreen protection have become more plentiful than ever, including formulations offering a smoother application or enhanced protection from ultraviolet (UV) light.
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Changing The Face Of Wrinkle Treatment
With nearly 10 million minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures conducted in 2007, today's population is in search of alternatives to treat their wrinkles without having to go under the knife.
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Six Stress-Free Ways To Save At Spa
With more than 3,000 members in 75 countries, the International SPA Association wants to help you find a spa experience to match your budget.
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Senetek's Positive Results From Trial In Acne Rosacea Patients
Senetek PLC announced positive study results from a clinical trial of Pyratine-6 in patients with acne rosacea.
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Newest Skin Resurfacing Technologies Are Laser Sharp
Smooth, radiant skin with just a click of a laser sounds like a dream come true for many people.
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MEDIHONEY: Healing Where Antibiotics Fail
Derma Sciences discusses the research done by Narelle George and Keith Cutting on the product's in-vitro activity against clinical isolates of MRSA, VRE, and other multi-resistant gram-negative organisms including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Lack Of Vaccination Linked to Highed Measles Outbreak
Since January 2008, there have been 64 cases of measles reported in nine states in the U.S. That may seem like a small number, but it's actually the highest number of Measles outbreaks for the same period of time since 2001. Currently Measles outbreaks are still going on in Arizona, Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin.
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Scientists Link Hair Loss To Weight-lifting
Weight-lifting causes baldness and hair loss. According to British scientists, lifting weights can cause baldness because weight training increases testosterone levels immediately after a session, rising 25 percent after 45 minutes.
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Shiny Lip Balm Increases Skin Cancer Risk
If you can't live a day without applying your favorite shiny lip gloss then be warned of skin cancer risk as according to a doctor from Baylor University Medical Center, shiny lip balms and lip gloss may actually increase your risk of skin cancer.
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Studies Don't Support Common Treatments For Patchy Hair Loss
If clumps of your hair start to fall out from a common form of baldness, a new review of existing research unfortunately offers little comfort.
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Germany Bans Children From Getting Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery has been banned for children and adolescents in Germany. The ban was announced on Wednesday that will stop the tens of thousands of German youth going under the knife in the name of beauty.
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Physicians Anticipate Changes In Usage Of Hip Implants
Physicians anticipate changes in their usage of different acetabular bearing surfaces over the next 24 months.
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Practice 'Safe Sun' During Vacation
The unprotected sun exposure students often seek can result in skin damage, premature aging or even certain types of skin cancer.
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Clarity On Cosmetic Injectable Labeling, Use
When it comes to cosmetic injectables, the terms "investigational" and "off-label" are often used interchangeably, often confusing consumers.
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Breast Surgery Today: Out To Dinner Tonight
The nation's re-operation rate for breast augmentation is 25 percent.
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Echo Announces Positive Results With Prelude SkinPrep System
Echo Therapeutics announced positive results from its human feasibility study of the Prelude SkinPrep System, Echo's next-generation, needle-free, non-invasive skin permeation medium for its Symphony tCGM System.
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New Anti-Cellulite Treatment Prepares Women For Warmer Weather
Patricia Wexler, MD will be the first New York City dermatologist to offer the SmoothShapes system for long-lasting cellulite treatment.
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Facelifts Make A Comeback With Boomers
Despite increasing consumer demand for less invasive procedures for facial rejuvenation, facelifts are making a comeback with female and male baby boomers.
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Say Good-Bye To Cellulite
Cellulite reduction device market was worth almost $80 million in 2007 and will see considerable growth over the next five years, rising to over $215 million by 2012.
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Five Ways To Get Plastic Surgery That You Want
Cosmetic plastic surgery is a luxury in the best or worst of times.
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Portrait Plasma Receives Clearance From FDA To Treat Acne Scars
Rhytec has received FDA clearance to market a new indication for treating acne scars.
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Anesthesia Choice Creates Avoidable Tragedy In Cosmetic Surgery
General anesthetic is the predominant choice of anesthesia cosmetic surgery.
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It's A Bald, Beautiful World
Millions of people around the world have had their lives turned upside down by severe and unexpected hair loss.
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Skin Care Pretty Gets Tough On Safe Skin Care
Safe skin care is something that everyone is concerned with these days and for good reason.
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Jamie Lee Curtis Talks About Skin Care With AARP
Jamie Lee Curtis, shows off some skin and talks about skin care in the May/June issue of AARP magazine. Curtis who will soon turn 50, will soon become eligible to join the non-profit organization.
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Tanning, Sun Exposure Increase Risk For Early Skin Cancer
Teen-agers are flocking to tanning beds in record numbers, despite repeated skin cancer warnings from physicians.
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How the drug isotretinoin treats acne
How the most potent drug available for the treatment of acne, 13-cis retinoic acid, also known as isotretinoin, combats acne and its mechanisms.
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Plastic Surgeon Offers Treatment Hope To Acne Patients
A Miami facial plastic surgeon is giving hope to patients suffering from disfiguring acne scarring with new laser technology.
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Chinese Herbs Ease Eczema
Chinese herbal medicine eases atopic eczema symptoms.
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NHS Patients Lack Proper Psoriasis Treatment
Patients with psoriasis are found not being properly treated in NHS dermatology units in UK and not receiving proper skin care treatment.
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FDA: Adverse Reactions Linked To Botox Use
FDA notified the public that Botox, Botox Cosmetic, Myobloc have been linked in some cases to adverse reactions.
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TRIA Laser Hair Removal Device Cleared By FDA
SpectraGenics announced clearance from FDA for their patented hand-held laser hair removal device designed for at-home use.
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The End Of Botox? FDA Says It Can Kill
Safety reviews of Botox and Botox Cosmetics have linked this beauty procedure to respiratory failure and death, following treatment of a variety of conditions using a wide range of doses.
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Public Warned Against Receiving Tattoos, Piercings
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is advising those seeking tattoos or piercing to obtain these services only from inspected, licensed shops.
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Acne Treatment: Two Different Peels Both Effective
Chemical peels using either alpha-hydroxy acid or beta-hydroxy acid are both highly effective in treating mild to moderately severe facial acne.
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Hand Washing Puts Health Care Workers At Increased Risk For Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Health care workers who washed their hands more than 10 times per day were more likely to develop dermatitis than those who washed their hands less frequently.
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Top Tips To Help Keep Lips In Tip-Top Shape
While winter's harsh, windy weather is often to blame for dry, cracked lips, sometimes the cause of lip irritation is harder to pinpoint.
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Supporting Women With Rare Hair Loss Disease
February is the perfect time of year to lift the curtain of secrecy on hair loss condition, alopecia areata.
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Thermage Introduces Cellulite Product
Thermage introductes ThermaTip CL treatment tip and the Cellulite procedure.
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Obagi's Solubilized Benzoyl Peroxide Reduces Moderately Severe Acne
Obagi Medical announced the results of four studies of the CLENZIderm M.D. Acne Therapeutic Systems' two proprietary 3-step acne treatments.
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