Vital Information to People Considering Cosmetic Surgery
Good public information on cosmetic surgery is essential to make informed choices about whether to have cosmetic surgery or a non surgical cosmetic treatment.
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Prisoner Tattoo Removal Scheme not Working
Corrections Department's tattoo removal scheme has proved to be a waste of $278,000 of taxpayers' money.
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Men, Check Your Blood Pressure Before Checking in for Plastic Surgery
Men and women who are considering plastic surgery should have their blood pressure under control before undergoing any type of invasive cosmetic surgery.
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Top Ten Looks That Define The New Mood for Spring
Style.com, the online home of Vogue and W Magazines, preview the ten hottest Spring looks.
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Advancing the Treatment of Skin Conditions at the Speed of Light
Laser and light treatments are advancing dermatologists' ability to treat a variety of skin conditions including acne, rosacea and sun damage.
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Nail Update:Keeping Your Nails Healthy
Keeping the nails healthy and neat looking has become an important grooming ritual for both men and women.
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Biologic Treatments Help Improve the Quality of Life for Psoriasis Patients
Researchers have developed biologic treatments which not only treat the physical symptoms of psoriasis but also can help improve a patient's quality of life.
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Maintaining Beautiful Hair Through Thick and Thin
Disease, genetic predisposition and even poor cosmetic grooming practices all cause hair loss.
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The Future of Sunscreens
The most important thing to know about sunscreen is that, regardless of skin type and ethnicity, everyone needs to use it to care for the skin.
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Beyond the Face: Cosmetic Dermatology Offers Treatment Options from Head to Toe
Whether it's aging skin on the face or neck, or noticeable veins on the legs, quick fix should not outweigh the importance of the safety of the treatment.
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What's New in the Treatment of Acne?
While there is no cure for acne, new treatments are targeting the cause of acne and helping patients keep their skin healthy and clear.
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Psoriasis Sufferers Report More Social Problems
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that affects about seven million Americans.
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A Delicate Balance: Skin Care Tips for the New Mother and Baby
One of the most pressing skin care concerns for women during and after pregnancy is how to treat stretch marks.
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More Than Skin Deep: Unique Care and Treatment for Skin of Color
Just as skin color and tone varies among each individual, so do the unique needs of this sensitive and easily damaged skin.
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From Hair Loss to Shaving: Dispelling the Myths of Men's Skin Care
Dermatology professor debunks the common misconceptions that abound about men's skin care.
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Skin Care
Skin diseases from acne to eczema affect millions of people of all ages who are concerned about skin care.
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Dead Sea Salt and Skin Care Products Helping Psoriasis Sufferers
More people began to find out that natural skin care products made with the minerals from the salty lake carry magical properties.
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Half Million Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures for Hispanics in 2004
Hispanics had nearly 553,000 cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in 2004, an increase of 49 percent from 2000.
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More Than Just Makeup
Makeup brings an immeasurable joy, especially when you are fighting a disease like cancer.
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Use of Antibiotics for Acne May Increase Risk of Common Infectious Illness
Those treated with antibiotics for acne for more than six weeks were twice as likely to develop an upper respiratory tract infection within one year compared to those with acne not treated with antibiotics.
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No Strong Evidence of An Increased Risk of Cancer Among Personal Hair Dye Users
A meta analysis of the scientific evidence looking at the association between cancer and hair dye use has found no strong evidence of increased risk.
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Sunscreen, Sun Protection and Our Many Failures
As long as the great majority of the population intentionally seeks UV exposure for purposes of tanning and 'sunning,' melanoma incidence will continue to rise as leisure time and average population age increase.
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"High Protection" Sunscreen Does Not Appear To Influence Longer Duration Of Sunbathing
Sunbathers wearing sunscreen labeled as "high protection" did not spend more time in the sun during a week long vacation.
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Cuttting Through the Clutter: Making the Most of Your Facial Cleansing Routine
To determine the best facial cleansing routine, visit a dermatologist who can provide recommendations based on your skin type and lifestyle.
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Turning Back the Hands of Time
Despite your needs, dermatologists can provide treatment options to revitalize the appearance of the skin and care for it.
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The Stubborn Truth About Acne
New survey and studies debunk the myths and misconceptions about Acne: a common skin condition.
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Back To School Stress Can Trigger Acne Problems
Stress can be a catalyst for acne breakouts because it stimulates hormones, which in turn causes some skin glands to pump out more oil.
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Researchers Give Hair Dye Green Light Over Cancer Concerns
Scientific research over the past 30 years linking hair dyes with cancer has been inconclusive.
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New Cosmetic Procedure "Elevates" Facial Skin
A procedure using FDA approved barbed sutures to lift sagging or wrinkling skin from the brow, midface and neck is currently being performed by surgeons in the Johns Hopkins Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Truth or Myth - Are You What You Eat?
Dry skin may indicate a mineral deficiency, prohibiting cells from properly retaining moisture.
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Relying Too Much on Sunscreen?
Rubbing sunscreen on exposed skin is essential to blocking the sun's damaging ultraviolet rays, but limit sun exposure.
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The Nose Knows: Tiny Differences Between Odors Can Either Stall or Sharpen Visual Attention
New study sniffs out odor's impact on physiology and perception.
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Over-the-counter Lip Enhancers Fail to Deliver on Promises to Consumers
Products sold over the counter to consumers as lip enhancers, with the promise of fuller lips, don't live up to their claims.
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Experimental Shingles Vaccine Proves Effective in Nationwide Study
An experimental vaccine against shingles (zoster vaccine) prevented about half of cases of shingles, a painful nerve and skin infection.
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Study Shows More Women Colouring Their Hair at Home
At home haircolour kits have never been more popular as more women strive to enhance their natural beauty.
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Beauty Tips: New Innovations in Hair Coloring Can Help Improve Hair's Quality
Women are concerned with selecting a hair coloring product that will help them to improve the overall health of their hair.
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Growing Human Skin In Laboratory Can Prematurely Age Cells
The process of growing small patches of human skin into larger sheets, called tissue engineering, makes cells divide so many times that the skin becomes prematurely aged.
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Careful Monitoring Can Help Spot Early Melanoma
Those 'beauty marks' on our skin, benign, pigmented lesions known as moles, are typically harmless. But a small percentage of moles turn into melanomas, a potentially lethal form of skin cancer.
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The Truth About Hair Loss
As we get older, both men and women experience some hair loss. It's a normal part of the aging process.
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Common Treatment for Acne May Cause the Appearance of Discolored Gums
Minocycline, a commonly prescribed antibiotic in the treatment of acne, can cause the teeth and bone to discolor.
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