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WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information. Visit this link to view a slides put together by professionals, for tips on how to keep your baby’s skin healthy.
Check out this article from The Globe and Mail “Tanning-bed ban for minors set to become law in Ontario this fall”. The push to ban tanning beds for Ontarians under 18 will kick into high gear this fall, the province’s Liberal government says, with the goal of passing the ban into law by the end of September.
Treating psoriasis of the hands and feet can be particularly challenging. Following are five tips from Cynthia Trickett, physician assistant for Texas Dermatology Associates in Dallas.
The “Born” public service advertisement (PSA) asks the question: At what age is the color your skin was meant to be no longer beautiful? Showcasing the beauty of skin in infants, toddlers and teens, this PSA asks women to change their thinking, not their skin. “Born” asks young women to stop tanning, because melanoma is the second-most-common form of cancer for teens and young adults 15-29. The ad encourages viewers to learn more about the dangers of tanning by visiting.
Technological advancements in laser technology have created a plethora of applications in the medical field, leading to significant rise in the number of procedures carried out using lasers. Smaller incisions, less pain and faster recovery times are some of the benefits laser technology offers. To see how this technology has evolved click here to read more.
It’s true that skin cancer in African Americans isn’t nearly as common as it is in other ethnicities. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, it comprises just one to two percent of all cancers among blacks. Yet doctor’s still suggest it’s not a disease that should be ignored. Click here to read why.
How reasonable are our expectations? When I start patients on a new skin care regimen I want them to be excited about it, but at the same time, I educate patients about what they should expect from their skin care regimen, and when the result will become noticeable. Expecting perfection is not realistic, expecting improvement is. Honesty is an asset; over-promising to today’s educated patient is a liability….
