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Merely Me

I am a mom to a son who has chronic skin allergies and eczema

Want to Have Healthy Skin? Stop Smoking

Have you ever known siblings with a few years between them? One smokes and one doesn’t. Chances are that if you look at the non-smoking sibling as compared to their brother or sister who smokes, you are going to notice a huge difference in appearance. The sibling who does not smoke will quite often look much younger than the sibling who... Read more Chevron

posted 06/14/2010, comments (0)|

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Merely Me

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Does Getting a “Base Tan” from a Tanning Bed Protect Your Skin from Sun Damage?

The short answer to this question is an unequivocal, “NO!” I was rather alarmed when I came across a comment on My Skin Care Connection recommending the use of a tanning bed prior to going out in the sun in order to get what is known as a “base tan.” Many people routinely seek a base tan before going on vacation... Read more Chevron

posted 05/10/2010, comments (0)|

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New Study Pinpoints Factors involved in Skin Aging

In a previous Health Central My Skin Care Connection article, Health Gal told us "How to Reverse the Signs of Aging." But are there any ways to prevent skin aging in the first place? A recent study suggests there are specific external factors related to sun damage and the aging of skin on the face. Researchers... Read more Chevron

posted 12/28/2009, comments (0)|

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Bradlee

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Sun Damage

When I was pregnant with my first child I developed a Pregnancy Mask. I had dark brown hues all over my face. It was terrible and made me feel extremely self conscious. Slowly after I gave birth the pregnancy mask started to fade enough that I felt ok about myself. I was also so busy being a new Mom that I didn't care too much about how I was... Read more Chevron

posted 09/30/2009, comments (5)|

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Dr. Hema Sundaram

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Which Fillers Are The Most Safe and Effective?

An FDA hearing last November in suburban Maryland, minutes away from one of my offices, focused on the safety of dermal fillers both before and after they enter the marketplace[1]. Specific topics of discussion included approved versus unapproved uses of fillers, the appropriate qualifications and training for those who inject fillers, special... Read more Chevron

posted 01/04/2009, comment (1)|

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