Increasingly, dermatologists are confronting a disturbing new trend, the practice of cosmetic procedures by untrained people. See the devastating results for yourself.
Keywords: Skin, dermatology, dermasurgeons, dermatologist, finding a dermatologist, cosmetic, cosmetic procedure, cosmetic treatments, beauty, estheticians, personnel, medical spas, spas, salons, botox, injections, laser, hair removal, chemical peels, liposuction, collagen, filler substances, acne, facials, massage, scars, burns, changes in pigmentation, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, ASDS, medical spas, aestheticians,
For many people, the purpose of tanning is obvious: bronze is beautiful. But although a deep tan may get you compliments this summer, too much exposure is likely to give your skin trouble down the road, causing premature wrinkling and other problems. Our panel of dermatologists will offer some expert tips on keeping you skin in top shape.
Keywords: Sun, sunbathing, tan, sun exposure, dermatologists, skin, UVA, UVB, suntan, sunburn, premature aging, skin cancer, allergies, immune system, tanning salons, carcinogens, UV protection, acne, smoking, Retin-A, Tretinoin-A, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser treatments, PABA, zinc oxides, chemical-free sunscreens, self-tanning cream, dihydroxy acetone, Dr. Mariano Busso, Dr. Steven Shapiro
Germs are a fact of life and catching an infectious disease like a cold may seem inevitable. But there are simple ways to protect yourself against the spread of disease. Handwashing, keeping up with immunizations, practicing safe sex and sensible food handling are good tools in the war against contagious disease.
Keywords: Infectious disease, mumps, mumps immunization, immunization, flu, flu shot, pneumococcal, pneumoccal vaccination, vaccination, germs, colds, viruses, hand washing, disinfecting, contagious disease
Stress takes its toll by making us anxious, depressed and not able to function as fully as we'd like. What many don't know is that stress can take its toll on our healthy and may affect our risks of many different kinds of illness. Discover why handling stress is so important in living a healthy and long life.
Keywords: Stress, tension, immune system, sleep problems, insomnia, relaxation techniques, laughter, stress reducers
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