Archive for the ‘ Skin Care ’ Category

RealSelf.com Discusses 5 Ways To Make Latisse Last Longer

Latisse is an FDA-approved cosmetic treatment for inadequate eyelashes. Among beauty enthusiasts, it has received rave reviews, with an 85% approval rating on the popular cosmetic website RealSelf. Many Latisse users have developed their own techniques to carefully conserve every last drop of the medicine, which is applied at home using a special applicator. Recently, […]

5 Ways to Restore Youth to Your Lips

Cosmetic surgeons have mastered the broad strokes of facial rejuvenation. While there are continually new advancements in facelift surgery, the true cutting edge of cosmetic surgery lies in the subtle touches – slight features that reveal the signs of aging. In particular, one of the most exciting developments has been the emergence of new lip […]

SkinMedica Dermal Repair on The Today Show

What are the best strategies for skin care this fall? A recent segment on the Today Show highlighted some of the tips that you should follow to keep yourself looking great and feeling healthy as we leave summer behind. Dr. Anne Chapas, one of the guests on the program, also discussed some of the benefits […]

TNS Eye Repair on Good Morning America

If you’ve ever looked at the shelves of eye cream products at your drugstore, you know there are a baffling variety of choices. A recent segment on Good Morning America sought to cut through the clutter with an “Eye Cream Dream Team” of 10 prominent dermatologists. They highlighted some of the ingredients and products that […]

Experts Recommend the Best Foods for Your Skin

WebMD has recommendations on some of the best foods for your skin, according to doctors with backgrounds in both dermatology and nutrition. While little research has shown a connection between particular foods and skin health, says New York dermatologist Cheryl Karcher, MD, who was a nutritionist before she became a doctor, “the skin is a […]

Taking Aspirin May Help Lower Risk of Skin Cancer

Aspirin by 100777’s, on Flickr A new study found that people who take aspirin regularly may lower their risk for skin cancer. Researchers from Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark found that people taking aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, were less likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. For the […]

Protect Your Skin: Learn How to Detect Skin Cancer

Close to half of adults in the U.S. don’t know the signs of skin cancer, according to a new survey. In an effort to increase the public’s knowledge about skin cancer, the American Academy of Dermatology (ADD) has launched the SPOT Skin Cancer initiative. The goal of SPOT is to educate people on how to […]

Caffeine and Exercise Combo May Ward Off Skin Cancer

Caffeine and exercise together may have surprising health benefits. The combination was found to help prevent skin cancer and reduce tumor size in mice, according to study results presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting. “I believe we may extrapolate these findings to humans and anticipate that we would benefit from these […]

Diet Tips for an Improved Complexion

dsc_2979 by By Francesco Crippa, on Flickr Eating more fruits and vegetables isn’t just good for your waistline. It can also make your skin look healthier, according to a new study. Researchers from the School of Psychology at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland found that a diet that includes more fruits and vegetables […]

Non-invasive Procedures Used to Treat Precancerous Skin Condition

A new website, Listen To Your Skin, educates consumers about the precancerous skin condition actinic keratosis. Many are unaware that several non-surgical cosmetic procedures are treatment options. Caused by years of sun exposure, actinic keratosis has the potential to develop into squamous cell carcinoma. AK affects about 58 million Americans. The website aims to raise […]