Skin Care News

For the record? The most effective way to lose weight, stay thin and be healthy? A Paleo Diet and exercise.

I know that my bones must be losing a lot of calcium, but I don't know what supplements to take. I have tried taking calcium in the past and it has resulted in the most uncomfortable, formidable constipation I had ever had. The calcium I took was derived from oyster shells and was in a tablet formulation with Vitamin D.

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Those reports from Bristol, England last summer ("It's sunny, stay inside", Jul. 6) turn out not to be an isolated case: in Montgomery County, Maryland, ordinary sunscreen lotion is considered a medication for which a doctor's note is required, while in adjacent Howard County, a student who wishes to use sun protection cream must bring in a parent's note and the bottle must be kept with the school nurse. The American Cancer Society, which favors wide sunscreen use as a protective against...

After weeks of painful recuperation she says, “I definitely think the plastic surgery was worth it. My boobs go great and I don’t have love handles, so I’m very, very happy about how I turned out… Now I feel like I look more like Carmen Electra.

Perhaps not all of the cases are caused by these fashion symbols, but it should not be dismissed as being a large contributor. This is the age of plastic surgery and breast enhancements, if a woman did not feel that she had to have these two things in order to be beautiful they would not be so popular. So what causes her to want this? Men and of course societies portrayal of women.

4. Tune in: Television programs like 20/20 and 48 Hours recently aired a special on mesotherapy. Even watching some commercials that advertise skin care products available at mass retailers can give you an idea on what consumers will be expecting from your spa products and business services. And of course the plastic surgery makeover shows always have some good information.

Sooy says that LASIK surgery is too expensive, and the piercing "goes with his lifestyle."

The Cincinnati Enquirer is covering P&G's acquisition of Gillette from most every direction. The $57 billion deal makes them the largest consumer products company on earth. It will add the following products to its stable: razors, razor blades, coffeemakers, blenders, toasters and irons, flashlights, batteries, tooth care products and deodorant/anti-perspirants. To put this in brand terms, Gillette, Braun, Duracell, Oral-B, Remington, Dry Idea, Soft & Dri and Right Guard now sit on the P&G shelf.

No matter. We want the magic pill, the silver bullet, the shortcut. Never mind that diet and exercise does reduce the risk of heart disease and the drug is a question mark. You simply pop a pill in your mouth. But improving your diet and exercise, ughh, that sounds effortful - even distasteful - if you've never tried it.

I'm glad to hear Todd is seeing a dietician. After just one week, Todd says he's noticed side effects: he's lost weight and is feeling, well, "remarkable."

As you've already figured out by now, I mostly discuss diet and exercise on this blog ;-)

When I got to China, one of the first things I noticed was that an overwhelming number of Chinese people have dandruff. I didn’t think it about it much but took it to be a genetic thing or some anomaly due to a different attitude towards cleanliness, different shampoo, hard water… Half way through last semester, I noticed that I had acquired, through good fortune perhaps, small patches of dry skin on my scalp. OK, fine. These things happen, Beijing does happen to be extra dry. No biggie. I bought some Chinese dandruff shampoo and considered my case of itchy, dry scalp conquered. I think that Chinese crap only made it worse. When I got to RI over break, I bought the usual Head and Shoulders. I figured that if that stuff can kill a small animal, it should be able to take care of a little case of dandruff. Wrong again. In PA, I even bought some leave in treatment. I think it just added fuel to the fire.

For every 500 people who go for Lasik surgery to correct their short-sightedness, doctors say at least one could end up in a situation where things go terribly awry.

Costa Mesa-based Valeant Pharmaceuticals International has tapped TV star Courteney Cox to market its Kinerase line of skin care products.

Greensburg dentist Dr. Barry Bupp said that one of the most critical times for tooth care is when braces are applied to a youngster's teeth.

Surgery of the face which consists mainly of removing (subtracting) skin and fat and pulling tissues tight will lead, in many instances, to a "skeletonized" and therefore more aged (or "done") appearance. This approach to plastic surgery often results in the "wind tunnel" look that screams "I've had a Facelift". Facial soft tissues (and even the facial bones) actually lose volume and projection with age, and it is thus inevitable that surgery which focuses only on removing tissue will in some fashion "age" the face.

Inspired by the island fragrances of Hawaii, Kai Perfume is an intoxicating blend of tropical gardenia and exotic white flowers. The ultimate Spring scent, it's packed in a convenient roll-on vile for a quick dab anytime. Fans of this cult favorite include Debra Messing, Gwen Stefani and Charlize Theron. Sexy and utterly feminine.

Scalp cells replenish themselves in a pattern similar to that of hair, but more rapidly: The skin of the head renews itself about once a month. Dead scalp cells are constantly being pushed from the deepest layer of the epidermis to the skin’s surface, where they gradually die. Usually the scalp sheds them in a nearly invisible way. But for reasons that are still unclear, cell turnover sometimes becomes unusually rapid, and dead cells are shed as the visible flakes called dandruff. Although most people assume dandruff comes from a dry scalp, the opposite is true: People with oily scalps tend to suffer most from dandruff.

Carr tested a slew of products over a two-week period: Estee Lauder's Firming Body Creme ($37.50), Body Performance Anti-Cellulite Visible Contouring Serum ($50) and Exfoliating Body Polish ($28); as well as Biotherm's Biovergetures Firming Body Expert ($38) and Abdo-Choc ($37),which is touted as a "tightening concentrate."

Carr liked the exfoliant and the moisturizer, as well as the products' scents. But, she said, "The cellulite and stretch marks are still hanging in there."

More and more people are becoming obese. A problem that can be solved through a daily regimen of diet and exercise. But how do you convince the public that healthy living is important to everyone?

Wednesday night at Athena, ParkRoyal saw the launch of H2O Plus, an international brand of sea derived skin care products from Chicago.

The best way to avoid skin cancer is to stay out of the sun between 10 AM and 3 PM, choose clothing that covers your skin, and apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15.

"We know that over half of Americans buy supplements and vitamins and take them regularly," says Winshall of Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, "so it's not surprising that everybody wants to get in on the action."

SunDial sun protection incorporates a patented adjustable sunscreen lotion and dispenser that allows the user to select the SPF level with a turn of the dial. Two replaceable cartridges are included in the SunDial dispenser, which allows the dispenser to be reused. SunDial provides adjustable sun protection from SPF 2 to 30. One dispenser for the whole family, for all types of skin and every degree of suntan. SunDial products are the simplest and most stylish way for skin conscious people to protect their skin from the sun's powerful UVA and UVB rays. All for one, and one for all!

Studies demonstrate that if sufficient topical corticosteroids are absorbed into the bloodstream, they can reduce the normal function of the adrenal glands that are responsible for producing the body's natural steroid hormones. In some rare cases, this acute adrenal insufficiency can be life-threatening or lead to Cushing's syndrome -- a serious disease causing upper body obesity, weakened bones, and thinning of the skin which makes it fragile and susceptible to infection.

Growth suppression: Long-term systemic exposure to topical corticosteroids may result in slowed body growth and development, a special concern in children who have an increased risk of systemic exposure because of their higher ratio of skin to body volume.

Adverse effects in the skin and eyes: Inappropriate or overuse of topical corticosteroids can lead to obvious visible changes. The most common side effects of topical corticosteroid overuse include thinning of the skin, permanent stretch marks in body fold sites such as the arm pits and behind the knees, swelling of tiny blood vessels beneath the skin surface especially on the face, hypopigmentation and slowed wound healing. Cataracts and glaucoma also could develop.

So, back to the forehead canyon. I’m only 26. This sucker is only going to get worse. So unless I want to go down and have toxins injected into my forehead, I better get used to it… Although Avon does have a “Deep Crease Concentrate"…

Now let me tell you about my most valuable discovery. Music can not only improve your overall health, it can also help you lose weight! Eating dinner while listening to Mozart helps to improve your metabolism and food digestion. When you eat while listening to the pop or rock music you automatically start eating faster. As a result you swallow bigger pieces making it harder for your stomach to digest the food.

Which inevitably leads to extra pounds. “When we listen to classical music, subconsciously you get an image of luxury, wealth and sophistication”, explains this phenomenon psychology Dr. Adrian Nort. It improves our mood, and makes us take our time and eat slowly enjoying food.

Exercising while listening to the classical music help you lose weight a lot faster than listening to loud fitness pop music. Why? Maybe because during the experiment a first group of people listening to Vivaldi music worked out on a stationary bike a half an hour longer than the group who was listening to the pop music.

Partial dentures, full dentures, and fixed bridges are now considered mediocre remedies compared to dental implants. Partial dentures can be unsightly and cause tooth decay; fixed bridges require the cutting down and crowning of natural, healthy teeth. “Dental implants,” Dr. Gurley comments, “are more ‘tooth friendly’.”

The most commonly used type of implant is placed in the actual bone (Endosteal). This type of implant is a great alternative for patients with bridges or removable dentures. According to Dr. Gurley, “The primary factor in implant success is that the patient must have adequate bone structure, since the implant relies on the jawbone for support.”

The process of dental implants may be intimidating for some patients. “It helps to know that implant techniques have been employed since the 1950’s, and improvements in procedures and materials have given implants an average success rate of 93 percent or better in a ten-year period,” assures Dr. Gurley.

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Raise your hand if you would totally get plastic surgery if the stigma was not attached, it didn’t hurt like hell, it was safe, it was natural, it didn’t require needles and you wouldn’t feel like a plastic hoar? (raising hand) It’s a guilty admission. I am not talking about a boob job either. This is coming from a woman who was totally judgemental of everyone who had plastic surgery BEFORE SHE HAD KIDS? Before kids I knew I was perfect. Well, I was! Who wasn’t perfect before kids? Even if you didn’t think you were perfect before kids, you look at pictures of your b4 stretched out stomach and look at what you got now and hang your head in shame. For all you mamas out there that escaped pregnancy without stretch marks, I hate you and don’t talk to me! Seriously, leave now. Why the heck did I have to be the one to have children that were over 8 pounds each? Both my children were extremely large and it shows. Hey, if I put a one piece on, no one would ever know my dirty little secret. “I’ve given birth” I am in search of a natural solution to the stretch mark problem. This will be my life’s work. All skinny bitches like me who had big ass kids, lets join hands. I am so serious.
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Dermatologists at Royal London Hospital and nine other United Kingdom skin cancer treatment centers have now confirmed that Curaderm-BEC cream can eliminate all traces of non melanoma skin cancer. Treatment is available for damage from both indoor and outdoor UV exposure.

Curaderm-BEC consists of a patented biochemical (BEC) which is extracted from plants and a specialized cream formulation. Keratolytic and other agents in the cream soften and peel of the first layer of skin allowing the anti-cancer bio-chemical BEC to reach deep into the affected skin tissue. The cream is applied topically twice a day to BCC or SCC non melanoma skin cancer lesions or sun spots.

Clinical research and over twenty years of medical research and information on the side effects of both sun bed and outdoor tanning is available online at www.curaderm.net. This includes the product’s coverage in prestigious medical publications such as Drugs of Today and Cancer letters.

Lord knows I understand the desire to look good. To look younger. To be attractive. I really do. I spend a lot of time and money on skin care and hair care.

What I don't understand, though, is why perfectly fine-looking women feel the need to undergo plastic surgery to "make" themselves look good. I'm not talking about women who were born with disfigurements, have been in accidents, lost a breast to cancer, or anything like that. I'm talking about women who look fine. They don't look like movie stars, but then again, most of the time movie stars don't look like movie stars either.

Yesterday, when I was home sick, I had left the TV on low in the background. At some point, Oprah came on. She had devoted her whole show to people who had undergone "extreme makeovers". I'm looking at these women (and one man). Not one of them needed plastic surgery to look better. A better haircut. Contact lenses or lasik surgery*. A little makeup. A different skin care regimen. Some nicer clothes. That was it. It's not even hard, and, with the exception of lasik, it costs a lot less than plastic surgery.

The very mention of chili peppers might have you reaching for a glass of water, but don’t be afraid, these hot peppers are actually good for you. Chili peppers are loaded with vitamin C (twice the amount found in citrus fruits) and the red ones are full of beta-carotene, even giving carrots a run for their money. As if that isn’t enough, they’re also packed with anti-bacterial properties and antioxidants.

But that’s not all. These veggies contain capsaicin, which is the compound that makes you feel like your tongue is burning and your head is about to explode. Really, that’s a good thing in the long run. That’s because capsaicin helps increase blood circulation and metabolism and lowers your blood pressure and cholesterol. The pain also leads to pleasure - the burning sensation leads to the release of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers and give you a sense of happiness. It’s the same feeling as a runner’s high. Chili peppers also have a history as a powerful weapon- the Mayans threw them at the enemy during battle.

Protect your skin - skin pigmentation can change during pregnancy and skin may tan/burn more easily. Look for products with UV filters to help and protect the skin especially on the face and hands.

Feed your skin - the turnover of skin cells is accelerated during pregnancy, so always moisturise more than normal to keep skin looking healthy.

Get to grips with your bump - skin is under a lot of pressure during pregnancy, especially in the abdominal area. Massaging your bump with a tummy massage gel will keep skin supple and elastic in areas prone to stretch marks. Diet can help with the elasticity in the skin so eat healthily.

Linda Anthony, of West Newton, is half the woman she used to be.

Going from 240 to 120 pounds changed her life, but she gained even more through the Look AHEAD study at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

While her only goals were to lose weight and control the diabetes threatening her health, she found herself thrust into the national spotlight in a magazine article, a book, an infomercial and a local TV commercial.

That celebrity role is enabling her to spread the word that diet and exercise really do make a difference, and that it can be done without gimmicks, expensive equipment and special menus.

It was chilly and raw when we left New York, sunny and 80 when we got to Florida. We shed our coats, put on sunscreen, and became tourists.

First stop: Parrot Jungle's nursery, to see twin orangutans. These baby apes have diapers, toys, climbing bars, and more attention from their 24-hour keepers than some human children. Other highlights: an albino alligator, a petting zoo where we fed baby goats from bottles, and a picturesque flock of pink flamingos. Unfortunately, we missed Parrot Jungle's famous liger -- half-lion, half-tiger; he's only there on weekends.

An East Bay Company announced the launch of its new lip balm line called "Ganache for Lips: All Natural Gourmet Lip Balm". What makes the product line so unique is that it contains real chocolate, and not just any chocolate, but Scharffen Berger chocolate. Scharffen Berger is an award-winning high-end chocolate maker that caters to gourmet cooks and professional chefs.

Doctors in Singapore are now using a new procedure to help overweight and obese people lose weight.

This involves an intra-gastric balloon filled with saline which is inserted into the stomach through the mouth and left there for six months.

Dr Melvin Look, Consultant General Surgeon, East Shore Hospital, said: "After the patient eats a small meal, the patient would have a feeling of satiety and this lasts for a number of hours. Because of this, the effect is that the patient does not overeat. We find that in general, over a period of 6 months, there's a weight loss of 15-20 kg so that this is quite an effective solution for weight loss."

So, today's prognosis on scraped-nail polish syndrome is not good. Not good at all. So, if you see someone out there with half-picked nail-polished nails, do us all a favor and stop them and share with them this easy to remember, rhyming phrase:

If it's not a total peel...you're gonna make me squeal!

The cream was first developed by Max Huber, an aerospace physicist from NASA, who suffered serious chemical burns on his face and eyes after working with rocket fuels. During the course of his recovery, he went through a number of medical treatments and therapeutic preparations and then became obsessed with skin care.

The main ingredient in Creme de la Mer is sea kelp. As a keen environmentalist, Huber knew that sea kelp picked off the coast of California during certain times in the lunar cycle has excellent healing qualities. He then added other natural ingredients, including magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, lecithin and Vitamins C, D, E and B12, as well as extracts from sunflower, alfalfa, wheatgerm and citrus.

Antioxidant mixture may improve protection against skin cancer — Despite the availability of topical sunscreens, skin cancer is on the rise. A group of chemists says that adding a mixture of antioxidants to sunscreen may help enhance its protection. In animal studies, they found that a mixture of various topical antioxidants was more effective than single antioxidants in preventing the formation of skin tumors induced by ultraviolet light. In another study, the research team found that black tea, green tea, grape seed and cranberry extracts were all promising antioxidants for fighting skin cancer when applied topically.

The latest laser technology is designed to help smooth your face without hurting the top layer of your skin.

"I think it takes away sun spots almost completely. It improves wrinkles dramatically. After three treatments, we're looking at 70 percent improvement in wrinkling. And I think it does a great deal to give an even pigmentation throughout the skin," said Dr. Robert Mirabile, a plastic surgeon.

The lasering of the entire face takes about a half hour. Most people need three procedures, but some need four or five.

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream delivers effective relief for dry, chapped hands. It is so concentrated that only a small amount instantly leaves dry hands noticeably softer and smoother after just one application. Used daily, it helps prevent dry, chapped skin - even under the harshest of conditions.

It started with Norwegian fishermen. Faced with some of the harshest, coldest weather on earth, they used a formula that delivers concentrated levels of glycerin to dry, chapped skin providing immediate and lasting relief. Five years of independent clinical testing confirm what the fishermen knew all along - Norwegian Formula� Hand Cream consistently outperforms other products. Now Norwegian Formula is also available to you in Foot Cream, Body Emulsion, Body Moisturizer, and Soothing Relief.

Go for the bronze with Coppertone Endless Summer Sunless Tanning Lotion! This dual-chambered lotion blends a tanning protein accelerator and an Alpha Hydroxy lotion to ensure that you're left with deep, natural color.

Dramatic decreases in risk for chronic disease were seen in as little as six weeks after participants in a BYU study made basic changes to diet and exercise.

(PRWEB) March 12, 2005 -- There are only a few skin care products available today that have Vitamin C or Vitamin E in them. Of the two, Vitamin C is the one more likely to be found in some of the more potent skin care lines. It is rare to find a skin care product that has both Vitamin C & Vitamin E.

Yelena, a 37-year-old Moscow entrepreneur, says they worked for her. "After giving birth my belly was hanging like a rag and I had lots of stretch marks. Now it's all gone," she said after shelling out $2,850 for injections at Knyazev's clinic. She declined to give her last name.

Ahhh, the smell of the crisp blue water lapping against the white sand. The scent of your sun-kissed skin, glowing with coconut-tinged sunscreen. The aroma of that frothy pina colada with the pineapple garnish.

Two eczema creams, Elidel and Protopic, should carry a strong advisory about a cancer risk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday in a warning strongly disputed by the manufacturers.

Research shows the creams are absorbed into the body and may have the potential to cause cancer, the FDA said. It was working on a "black box" warning for the salves -- the strongest warning carried on medicines.

The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for somatropin [rDNA origin] injection (Norditropin), anagrelide capsules (Agrylin), and ammonium lactate 12% cream (Lac-Hydrin).

By Neutrogena. I haven't been using it long enough to notice an affect on my breakouts, but it makes my face feel really soft and smooth. It leaves a bit of a lotion-y (but not greasy) feel on my face, so I wouldn't want to wear it out, but I try to put on some once a day when I'm going to be home for a while. "

However, I don't use this regimen every day. I have very oily skin, but exfoliating like that every day dries my skin up a lot, so sometimes I'll just use Noxema. The best daily cleanser by far is Cetaphil. This stuff makes washing and moisturizing your face a quick and easy no-brainer. You don't need water to use it, but I always like to start out by moistening my face with warm water. You squirt some in your washcloth and wash your face really well and voila! Skin that's so fresh and so clean clean clean, and soft, too! Now, Cetaphil is pricey, so I've tried the drugstore brands that are out there. They are identical, so that's what I use. If it makes you feel any better (a boy does have to think about his reputation!), you can keep the real Cetaphil bottle and fill it with the generic stuff. Noone fortunate enough to snoop around in your bathroom will ever know the difference! While you're at it, fill a small bottle to carry around with you - so that fresh clean look is always just a *squirt!* away! *grin!*

You will see that this drug is serious business-- this stuff is not a joke, and it should not be considered until you have exhausted all other topical treatments, like Retin-A, or antibiotics, bla bla bla. If you have mild acne, YOU DO NOT WANT TO USE THIS STUFF. Period. It can have some serious side effects, as I've said already, and will say again and again. I only had the most common--super-dry lips and skin (which was helped tremendously by Aquaphor Healing Ointment. It's like vaseline on steroids. After the second month when I started using it, it made my lips like 80% better-- and it's only like $7 at the drug store) and Cetaphil lotion and cleanser(!). I want to kiss the maker of Cetaphil. I'll talk more on that stuff later.

The hospital is in the midst of a six-week, weight loss competition to encourage employees to improve their health through diet and exercise.

"I've always done my own dieting but an expert knows more about supplements and vitamins," said Calzaghe in his column for the South Wales Argus.

One of the most common misconceptions is that the quality and strength of Vitamin C & Vitamin E is not important. Most of the products that claim to have Vitamin C or Vitamin E actually have a very minimal amount or have one of the less potent versions of these vitamins. Consumers should always make sure there is an adequate level of Vitamin C & Vitamin E in their skin care products.

Zigang Dong, MD, and colleagues at the University of Minnesota Hormel Institute in Austin, MN, tested a solution containing chemicals called polyphenols, extracted from green tea, on live mice who were exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. They also performed tests on skin cells from mice and humans cultured in the laboratory. The study results, presented recently at the American Chemical Society annual meeting in New York, show that a protein called JNK-2 appears to be directly related to the development of skin cancer and that this protein can be blocked by the application of polyphenols. After the skin is exposed to UV light, levels of this protein rise and remain high. The researchers think that JNK-2 can cause a molecular chain reaction that makes normal skin cells become cancerous.

Via Chuq, Sunshine might stop skin cancers: "Sunshine might stop certain cancers from growing, including skin cancers, according to two new studies." Color me confused.

Scientists have identified a gene intimately involved in the creation of a very specific type of cell (skin and hair pigmentation), the lack of which causes gray hair, and the corruption of which causes one of the deadliest forms of cancer ....

... Hill and Belsito report on the case of a 60-year old Caucasian woman with a 6-month history of eyelid dermatitis. Despite application of a corticosteroid-containing ointment and discontinuation of eyelid cosmetics and nail polishes for 2 months, her rash did not clear. Several years back, in response to a facial dermatitis, she had been patch tested and found to be allergic to formaldehyde, quaternium-15 and fragrances. As expected, her facial dermatitis was resolved by swtiching to formaldehyde-, quaternium-15- and fragrance-free facial and nail cosmetics.

For this current condition, she was again patch tested. Positive reactions occured to formaldehyde ( ), quaternium-15 ( ), diazolidinyl urea ( ), DMDM hydantoin ( ) and imidazolidinyl urea ( ), with her hair care products and cleansers containing multple sources of these. She was instructed on ways of avoiding such allergens, with particular emphasis on formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers. Despite doing so for three weeks, her condition improved only slightly. A local pharmacist suggested avoiding aspartame, which she had started using as an artificial sweetner 5 months prior to the onset of her condition (approximately 80 mg per day). Within a week of discontinuing use, her eyelid dermatitis was resolved completely and has yet to recur.

The resolution of the case, of course, naturally suggests that the aspartame was the cause of her eyelid dermatitis. Indeed, following consumption, aspartame is hydrolyzed in the intestine to phenylalanine, aspartic acid, and aspartic acid methyl ester. The methyl ester is converted into methyl alcohol (methanol) and carried by the portal vien to the liver. Here it is oxidized into formaldehyde and then converted into formic acid by alcohol dehydrogenase, aldehyde dehydrogenase and the microsomal oxidase pathway. This process occurs not just in the liver but in other parts of the body containing these enzymes, including the eye.

Mobile phones have been accused of many things, but this is the first time they've been blamed for causing a skin rash.

I came across this article from British Nursing News Online following a link on Clive Thompson's collision detection blog. It dates back to June 2003, but it's so unusual, I'm publishing it anway.

"The sound of a constantly ringing mobile phone can trigger attacks of skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.

Laboratory tests by scientists in Japan showed that the stress of listening to mobiles can cause a major flare-up in symptoms.

• The skin is stretched beyond its capacity
• The underlying tissue tears
• The body responds by forming scar tissue
• The fresh stretch mark looks pink, red, brown or purple
• Over time, the colour fades
• The stretch mark becomes a shimmering, silvery line
• The silvery line may look slightly indented
• The scar is permanent.

A team of scientists from Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) has developed a kit comprising perfume-free toiletries with halal ingredients for intending Haj and Umra pilgrims. Chairman PCSIR Dr Anwarul Haq said on Monday that since perfumes were prohibited during Haj, the council had developed odourless toiletries consisting of a body lotion, shampoo, soap, lip balm, anti-crack cream and a face wash

Skin Care Yeandi Directory

This just too sad for words. I'll let everyone else comment on this one.

Am I the only one who has noticed that antibiotic cream (like Neosporin, containing Neomycin sulfate, Polymyxin-B sulfate, and Pramoxine hydrochloride) does wonders for clearing up acne? There must be some sort of side effect to treating pimples with a topical antibiotic, but if so I don't see it. I had a pimple yesterday and I put some neosporin on it in the morning and it was gone by the time I went to bed last night. It worked much more quickly than any of the benzoyl peroxide or erythromycin products I've used (even though they're bactericidal).

This article from the American Academy of Dermatology tells more than you may want to know about laser therapy for acne. Have a look, especially if you're considering one of these treatments.

The words "See your dentist" have traditionally struck terror into many hearts. But it's not so bad anymore.

Modern technology has redefined the dentist's office from the ground up, Shapira said. "Everyone's trying to re-invent the wheel."

For example, you can now use a new electric toothbrush that incorporates a toothpaste receptacle. Touch a button to squirt your dollop of toothpaste onto the brush.

You can relax - really - in the dentist's chair now. It's been revamped, with different cushion design and ergonomic shaping, for the comfort of patient, dentist and hygienist. Even armrests are new.

Miniaturization has come to dentistry. In oral surgery, dentists incorporate tiny microscopes to scan oral tissue. They manipulate micro-cameras that slip down the side of the tooth to capture images of the root. The process isn't pain-free; you'll need anesthesia, Shapira said.

Drill bits have evolved beyond the big mosquitoes of old. Today's instruments have supplanted the older drill bits that used to wear out due to the effects of revolving from 30,000 to 100,000 rpm.

A $12.4 billion market, consumer skin and hair care and makeup products that beautify as they address health problems or concerns are a booming market, according to a new report released by MarketResearch.com. The concept of cosmeceuticals was reportedly introduced with antiaging preparations in the early 1990s, and has stretched into shampoos with stress-relieving scents or lipsticks with sunscreen. New attitudes about beauty and America’s changing ethnic mix are reportedly a few of the factors driving sales.

"Skin care professionals often don't have in-depth knowledge about how nutrition affects your skin. They know it is important, but no one ever taught them."

The main culprits of older-looking skin, [Chiropractor James Meschino] says, are: exposure to ultraviolet light, which generates destructive free radicals in the skin; the depletion of skin-softening prostaglandin hormones (which the body makes less of as we age); and declining levels of hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance that pulls water from the bloodstream into the skin cells. It is estimated that the body produces half as much HA by age 50 as it does during childhood, he says.

Meschino recommends a diet high in fatty acids, such as flaxseed and fish oils, which serve as building blocks for prostaglandin hormones. He also stresses the importance of vitamins C, B, beta carotene, selenium and zinc, antioxidants that help skin cells better defend themselves against the free radicals spawned by ultraviolet light exposure.

"Skin cells developing below the surface take up those nutrients in high concentration, and when they move up toward the epidermis, the antioxidant is there to quench those free radicals," he says.

Until this morning I only had a vague idea about what exactly a boil is. I think I thought it was a blister kind of thing. It’s turns out, though, no. It’s not blistery at all. For starters, boils are caused by staph infections, not some sort of skin irritation. Also, they’re HUGE. And red. And painful. And they make you really, really kvetchy. The raised part of mine is about the size of an olive, but that’s not the showstopper. The part of the boil that is under the skin is about the size of an egg. It feels like I’m holding an orange in my armpit.

Now, “lump” and “armpit” are not concepts that sit peacefully in a girl’s head; we’ve all been poking around for lumps there for decades already. I knew it wasn’t a lump though—it’s a bump (or it was, before it became a grapefruit) and that’s an important distinction. It’s the difference between a quick lancing and so long boobs, hello chemo. I was definitely in the territory of the former.

I called my very cool internist at 9 this morning and she told me to come in at 2. She really is awfully cool. She poked at it, confirmed that it was a boil, and pronounced that it was too “immature” to be lanced just yet. This was good news because I am even less clear about what “lancing” entails than I was about what a boil is, but I am pretty damn sure that it would hurt. Instead, I’ve got 10 days of antibiotics and loads of hot compresses—a bargain by any standards.

• Sunscreen: It's a must, essential for preventing sun damage and lowering your risk of developing skin cancer. Many skin care lines have facial moisturizers with SPF already included; they offer a more luxurious, makeup-friendly texture than traditional sunscreens. If you use only one product, sunscreen should be it. A lotion like Neutrogena's Healthy Skin Lotion with SPF 15 moisturizes, protects with SPF, and smoothes skin with alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and vitamin C -- practically the perfect all-purpose face lotion.
• Eye cream: The skin under your eyes is more delicate and dry than the skin on the rest of your face. It's wise to invest in an eye cream, which treats the eye area with more emollient moisturizers. Some eye creams even claim to minimize dark circles and temporarily tighten fine lines.
• Retinols: If you're concerned with wrinkles and pigmentation spots, a face cream with retinol (a derivative of vitamin A) can help. Use it in place of your daytime, SPF moisturizer after you wash your face at night.
• Body lotion with alpha-hydroxy acids: A lotion with skin-sloughing AHAs smoothes your whole body, including hands, feet, arms, and legs. For tough dry spots, apply extra lotion before bed and let it soak in while you sleep.

It's a question I've had since forever, so I figure there may be others who've also wondered.

Below, Dr. Rhoda S. Nairns, clinical professor of dermatology at New York University School of Medicine and president of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, gives the most complete, understandable and logical answer I've ever come across.

It appeared in the February 2005 issue of Scientific American, in their "Ask the Experts" feature.

Dr. Nairns omitted two things that perhaps she takes for granted you'd be aware of.

I, on the other hand, know that one should take nothing for granted insofar as it involves joeheads.

Let me note the two most important things you can do to mitigate the severity of dark circles and bags under your eyes:

1) Avoid sunlight to the face. It destroys skin, rendering it prematurely old and inelastic.

2) Avoid cigarettes. The constituents of cigarette smoke age blood vessels prematurely, destroying the microcirculation. When subcutaneous tissues don't get blood, they also stop receiving oxygen and die. Dead connective tissue sags.

The exclusive formula of PurePressed� minerals provide a foundation, powder, concealer and sunscreen all in one and replaces the need for liquid and cream foundation. Formulated to control oil, these mineral bases provide unsurpassed coverage and staying power and actually help to improve the skin with ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide that act as anti-inflammatories as well as effective broad spectrum sunscreens. Pine bark extract - a potent topical anti-oxidant, and jojoba ester improve skin texture and reduce moisture loss.

PurePressed minerals is made from micronized, water resistant minerals and gives instant, broad spectrum, chemical-free sun protection with an SPF of 17. PurePressed is available in 18 shades that range from deep gold to deep mahogany, created to suit skins and nationalities as diverse as African American, Asian, Hispanic and European helping to carry the Jane Iredale line to all corners of the world. Because of the benefits the minerals have on the skin, plastic surgeons and dermatologists recommend Jane Iredale products internationally.

Sean came back from having Lasik eye surgery this afternoon. He was stoked about the operation and how cool it was. Apparently he was clapping about 5 minutes after it was done and anyone that knows him knows that means he's excited.

He came home, and with some help getting up the stairs, gave us the rundown of what happened. He needs to rest up as much as possible the next several hours and has 3 different drops that have to go into his eyes over the course of 4-5 days.

As he crawled upstairs, looking like a cross between the Terminator and Ray Charles, we knew he'd be back - and now better than ever.

For those in their 50s, the goal is to keep a strong immune system. Milligan said seasonal favorites, such as apples, pears, sweet potatoes and mushrooms are excellent choices.

Keeping your half-century-old skin supple with chemical-free hydrating lotions and topical Vitamin C can help keep your skin look decades younger.

"Our skin doesn't turn over as fast as when you were younger, so there are things you can do to bolster good skin health" Milligan said.

Many Japanese women have the habit of demurely covering their mouth with one hand when they giggle.

To the casual observer, the gesture appears to be just another manifestation of the rigid politeness for which Japan is famed.

But peer behind the hand, and the reason becomes clear: it is often an attempt to conceal a mouthful of crooked teeth.

Despite Japan's economic clout and the technological prowess of its companies, experts contend the country's dental services - and the teeth of its people - have made little progress.

The Japanese, along with the British, share the ignominious distinction of having the worst teeth among G7 nationals.

Since antibiotics and creams and gels don't work, the dermo is gonna put me on the strongest stuff possible. And this is good, because I can kiss my ugly acne goodbye, but the possible side affects are kinda scary. First off, dry skin and lips, which is fine because I already have that because of my current medications. Next off, blood and liver problems. Ouch. I like my liver. Next, people on Accutane have in the past been known to develope mental disorders, including depression, loss of interest in activities, suicidal thoughts, weight gain or loss, irritability or anger, sleeping all the time or not at all, and even psychosis. People have committed suicide while on Accutane, but this is assuming they were already suicidal and Accutane pushed them to the edge. Although it hasn't been proved that Accutane had anything to do with it, it's safe to assume it did.

Essential oils are extremely concentrated and must always be diluted, otherwise they can sting and even cause allergies. To use them during a massage, you need to dilute them in a carrier oil. The most commonly used carrier oils are almond, olive, soya, grape-seed, avocado, hazelnut, peach and wheat-germ oils. Many of these are very expensive. Wheat germ oil is rich in vitamin E and acts as an antioxidant but it is a bit thick and heavy, so add just a little to a light carrier oil to prevent your massage oil from turning rancid. To dilute an essential oil, mix one to three drops with a 5 ml teaspoon of carrier oil. (Most essential oils will have directions on their label). If you want to make up a larger quantity, add 15 to 30 drops to 2 fluid oz. (50 ml) or carrier oil. Use a more diluted mixture on sensitive skin and on the face