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Microdermabrasion is an anti-aging and restorative skin care procedure being used by many women. There are good candidates for this treatment and some who should stay way clear of it. In general, this is a great tool for treating aging skin, dark and unwanted pigmentation, acne scarring, blackheads, fine lines or wrinkles, and thickened or dull skin. It is also useful in reducing the appearance of enlarged pores.

Women who have any of the following issues should not consider Microdermabrasion. Rosacea, active acne, dermatitis, any type of lesion, eczema or psoriasis, cold sores, hepatitis, active diabetes, broken or fragile capillaries, and anyone taking prescription blood thinners. Anyone who has taken the drug Accutane should wait 6-12 months before having treatment. Your skin is in a highly sensitive state after the use of Accutane. If you are pregnant or nursing Microdermabrasion should be avoided. And if you are 14 years of age or younger. These last two issues are hormone related, you could end up with permanent discoloration.

OK, so now we have that out of the way. Are you a candidate? Read the rest of this entry »

Tanning beds. If you read the previous post on Tanning Beds you already know how I feel about them. I don’t like them. I mean, I. REALLY. DON’T. LIKE. THEM. For me, or for you. They age your skin, rob you of your skin’s natural beauty. And more importantly, they put you at risk for serious health issues. Like, um, cancer.

Now I realize that I left some important information out of that last post. It is called ADDICTION.  Yeah, if you are using a tanning bed you may have a monkey on your back.

Heard of endorphins? Runners high? Endorphins are a naturally occurring chemical in the body. When endorphins are released into your system you feel good. Endorphins are a natural pain reliever, so if you are wondering why someone running for miles could possibly feel good, that’s why. Now how about tanning bed high? Read the rest of this entry »

Do you “go tanning”? You know, go to a tanning salon and lay in one of those beds or stand in the booth? Come on, you know who you are. You still think that a tan is a sign of good health; perhaps you even think it makes you look younger. That is what I hear people that use the awful things say.

Maybe you only use a tanning bed when you are preparing to take a vacation in a tropical location where you will have increased sun exposure. More than you are getting now if it is winter and you are in a cold climate. You think building up a ‘base tan’ will protect you from that first day sunburn? Really think so? Let’s get real. Read the rest of this entry »

So you have been smart and either never smoked, or quit a long time ago. Yet, you still have developed or are starting to see little vertical  lines along your upper lip line. It’s frustrating, I know.

Guess what. It’s another one of those being female things. Yup, another little gender slap. They just keep coming, don’t they? Ah, life’s little challenges, right? Well, at least it’s only a skin care issue.

So, you want to know why those annoying little lip lines are there? The actual biological reason? I’ll tell. After that I’ll tell you what you need to look for in a treatment. There are things that will help improve the area, but as usual no miracles. Read the rest of this entry »

Have you been to have your yearly exams, you know, the ones we all dread and yet are so necessary? I hope you do have those yearly exams, your life could very well depend on it.

But while you were there, did you see something new that you had not seen before? Such as an advertisement for cosmetic procedures that you would not normally find in this particular setting? I did. Made me wonder.

Did my Doc go back to school, get licensed in another specialty? Cosmetic Dermatology or Plastic Surgery perhaps? Why would he/she do that? Is Women’s Health no longer lucrative? Read the rest of this entry »