This procedure reduces pigmented lesions in the skin through a process known as selective thermophotolysis. Essentially, dark areas in the skin absorb light more intensely than lighter areas. The dark areas then heat with the absorption of light areas, destroying the pigment-carrying cells. Through this form of natural selection, i.e. survival of the lightest, the … Read more
Fall is marathon season! Whether you’re running in New York City (November 7), Death Valley (December 4), or Honolulu (December 12), you share certain habits: You support your feet with well-fitting sneakers. You keep hydrated. Maybe you wear knee braces or wrap your ankles. But do you protect your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) … Read more
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Get in on the Trend Clothes can protect your skin against the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. But not all clothing is created equal. The tightness of the weave, the weight, type of fiber, color and amount of skin covered all affect the amount of protection they provide. What a UPF Rating Really Means UPF … Read more
“A new treatment for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is showing promising results in patients with a particular gene mutation. In a multi-center study just published in the New England Journal of Medicine, patients with terminal metastatic melanoma (advanced melanoma that has spread to distant organs) were treated orally with a drug called … Read more
“Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean you’re free to forget about sun protection. When shopping for back-to-school supplies, make sure to stop by the sunscreen aisle. Children in elementary school usually have outdoor recess between 10 AM and 2 PM, when the sun is especially intense. Just one severe sunburn … Read more
Colorescience Pro high-performance cosmetics were created to remedy and camouflage specific skin concerns and protect skin from the damaging effects of the sun and environment. The dermatologist recommended formulations blend and layer together to achieve an instant and easy flawless face. Come check out their awesome Sunforgettable SPF 30 or 50 brush! It’s a mineral powder … Read more
Genetics Could Help Determine Vitamin D Deficiency Risk. HealthDay (6/9, Mozes) reported, “Nutrition and sun exposure are both prime influences on an individual’s vitamin D level, but a new study suggests that genetics could help determine a person’s risk for vitamin D deficiency.” The breakthrough comes courtesy of “a genome analysis conducted by an international … Read more
Report Claims Some Chemicals Found In Fragrances May Disrupt Hormones, Cause Allergic Reactions. WebMD (5/12, Doheny) reported that a report called “Not So Sexy: The Health Risks of Secret Chemicals in Fragrance,” newly released by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics in partnership with the Environmental Working Group, finds that “some chemicals found in fragrances may … Read more
