Medical Review By: Evelina Ingersoll, APRN You’ve probably heard that when it comes to buying sunscreen, you should choose one that provides broad-spectrum protection (to guard against both UVA and UVB rays) and has SPF 30 or more. But when it comes to mineral vs. chemical sunscreen, which is the smarter option? Many or
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How to Get Rid of Jowls
Medical Review By: Bebe Pajo, MD Jowls are a tip-off to middle age for celebrities and the rest of us, too. Even if your skin is as smooth as a baby’s bottom, jowls can make you look older. Not so long ago, plastic surgery was the only option for getting rid of jowls, but today
[Read More]What Does Lip Cancer Look Like?
Medical Review By: Thomas Pham, MD Your lips are important for lots of things, including chewing and kissing. While the occasional cold sore or cause of chapped lips is annoying, lip cancer is another story entirely. Lip cancer in its early stages is hard to notice, but that’s when it’s most treatable. By the
[Read More]Dermaka Cream: More Powerful than Arnica for Skin Healing
Medical Review By: Dr. Ronald Bush and Peggy Bush, APRN Planning to undergo an aesthetic or surgical procedure? Whether it’s a chemical peel, a facelift, liposuction or a vein treatment, these procedures and others can lead to swelling and bruising, and waiting for the side effects to disappear can be frustrating. In the past, doctors
[Read More]8 Summer Skin Care Tips for Clear and Protected Skin
Medical Review By: Heather Brew You may love the relaxing vibes of summer, but it can be a stressful time of year for your skin. Sunburn and sun damage are threats, of course. Hotter temperatures and high humidity are also hard on the skin, making it more prone to acne, dryness, and certain types
[Read More]What Is a Facial?
Medical Review By: Alyse Penninger, LMA If you’ve never gotten a facial, you may be missing out. But what exactly is a facial? A facial is a deep cleansing treatment that sloughs away dead skin cells and removes debris from deep in your pores. The techniques and products used vary depending on the type of
[Read More]The Right Order for Applying Skin Care Products
Medical Review By: Candace Marin, APRN You’ve probably put a lot of effort into figuring out the products your skin needs to be healthy. But if you’re using more than two skin care products, you may find yourself stumped about which one(s) to apply first. Knowing the correct answer matters more than you might
[Read More]Shingles Vaccine Side Effects and Other Vaccine FAQs
Medical Review By: Ted Schiff, MD If you’ve ever had chickenpox, you’re at risk of shingles. That’s because the virus that causes chickenpox, varicella-zoster virus, lives in the body forever. Usually, it stays dormant, but occasionally it reappears later in life in the form of shingles. Shingles might start with a burning or tingling
[Read More]Foot Melanoma: The Hidden Skin Cancer It Pays to Watch For
Medical Review By: Ted Schiff, MD When you examine your feet, you’re probably more concerned about dry heels or nail problems than melanoma. After all, melanoma usually occurs in parts of the body that get a lot of sun exposure. But foot melanoma — the skin cancer that killed reggae star Bob Marley — is real.
[Read More]Wrinkle Cream vs. Botox: Which Wrinkle Treatment Is Right for You?
Medical Review By: Denise Guevara, DO To treat wrinkles, should you slather on the wrinkle cream or book a Botox appointment? Understanding which types of wrinkles each one treats can help you make the right decision. For example, an over-the-counter or prescription-strength retinol or retinoid cream is noninvasive and cheaper than Botox. (Retinols are
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