An increasing number of dermatology patients are looking for a way to improve the appearance of their skin. As a result, more and more products have become available to treat skin wrinkles and blemishes. From vitamins and supplements to exfoliants and chemical peels -- the options can be overwhelming. In some cases, more than one approach may be needed.
Antioxidants are substances that neutralize oxygen-free radicals, the unstable particles that...
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Two new skincare bulletins: First - A naturally-occurring fat molecule may have the potential to slow down skin aging. Things like... Read more »
Dear Dr. Borigini: My 85 year old step father has debilitating scoliosis and often acute pain that keeps him from sleeping. He sleeps in... Read more »
Reader: The last time I tanned, my skin looked better. I also just read that UV light therapy helps acne. Doesn't that mean that tanning... Read more »
February is just about upon us and this is frequently a time when Seasonal Affective Disorder or (SAD) is most prevalent. There have been... Read more »
The U.S Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for an at-home laser to treat wrinkles around the eyes. The device is made by Palomar... Read more »
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PsychotherapyAmong the various psychotherapeutic "talk therapies," cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be the most effective approach. If... Read more »
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Home Care To minimize skin wrinkling, stay out of the sun as much as possible. When you are outside, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen.... Read more »
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ReferencesAlexiades-Armenakas MR, Dover JS, Arndt KA. The spectrum of laser skin resurfacing: Nonablative, fractional, and ablative laser... Read more »
Japanese researchers working with mice have found that high levels of oxygen may slow the development of wrinkles by reducing the skin damage caused... Read more »