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Ten Things You'll Do for Your Skin This Year

Your skin can tell a lot about you. It can reveal how well hydrated you are, whether or not you're eating a healthy diet, whether you do or don't stay out of the sun. A doctor or skin expert can scrutinize your skin and within a minute or two have a list of observations that can indicate your state of health. Let's also not forget that your... Read moreChevron
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AAD Position on Sun Exposure for Vitamin D Synthesis

You'd have to be living in a locked box to have not heard all the recent headlines proclaiming the serious need for adequate levels of vitamin D.  Even Governor Palin was suspected of obtaining a used tanning machine in order to get a little sunlight exposure a couple to several times a week for bone density health.  Our bodies produce... Read moreChevron
posted 12/07/2008, comments (0)|
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A Drug and a Light to Treat Skin Cancer

Swedish studies indicate that a drug that is activated by light exposure may be the answer for tens of thousands of skin cancer patients.  The new drug, that Orebo University researchers have developed is based on the use of "photo-dynamic therapy," a somewhat established light therapy being used for a variety of skin... Read moreChevron
posted 11/20/2008, comments (0)|
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New Genes Linked to Skin Cancer

Basal cell carcinomas are the most common skin cancers.  Two new genes have been found and if you are of European descent and have either of these genes, (that are not typically associated with fair skin or pigmentation of your skin) but they do put you at significantly higher risk for basal cell carcinoma. Most cases of... Read moreChevron
posted 10/14/2008, comments (0)|
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When It Comes to "Care" - Doctors Are Choosing "Looks" Over "Medical"

According to a weekend NY Times article, when you call your local skin care doctor/specialist - if you're calling about a cosmetic procedure or treatment - that phone will be fielded by a lovely human voice who will handle your request quickly; call about a medical skin care problem for say eczema or psoriasis - and you'll more than likely be... Read moreChevron
posted 07/28/2008, comments (0)|

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