5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned
It's that time of year again. Summers here, and most people can't wait to enjoy the beach, the pool, and backyard barbeques. Summer's great- but all that time outdoors means a lot more sun exposure. While it'ss nice and actually healthy to get some sun, harmful UVA and UVG rays can cause skin cancer so it's important to protect your skin. Covering up can also help you avoid wrinkles, sun spots, and other signs of aging. The Skin Cancer Foundation has some helpful tips: (Read more about 5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned)
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Adult Acne
Something as simple as looking at her reflection in the mirror was enough to cause Rachel Boland significant emotional pain.
“It’s brought me to tears when I’m sitting in front of my mirror,” says Rachel Boland. 32 year old Rachel has been battling adult acne since she graduated high school.
“It really makes you feel like a teenager and very self-conscious and I’m saying I’m supposed to be a woman in business and now I have a family and I’m going to business appointments and I’m thinking about my face like a child.” (Read more about Adult Acne)
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Cold Weather and Men's Skin Care
Most people are unaware of the dangers posed by the sun's rays during the winter, and skin care specialists claim that men especially need to take extra care of their skin. Even during shorter winter days, the sun can do serious harm to skin and it is just as vital to use UVA/UVB sun protection every day regardless of the season. UVB rays are responsible for burning, tanning, and accelerating skin aging. UVA rays can penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and plays a major role in skin aging and wrinkling, and can potentially lead to cancer. (Read more about Cold Weather and Men's Skin Care)
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Skins Cells May Take the Place of Embryonic Stem Cells
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have succeeded in reprogramming skin cells to behave like embryonic stem cells. This discovery may redefine the ongoing political and ethical controversy surrounding embryonic stem cell research. For ordinary embryonic stem cell research, this discovery offers a means of obtaining pluripotent cell lines from a non-embryonic source. For cloning research, it offers a means to make customized, pluripotent cell lines without having to create and immediate embryo of an adult person. (Read more about Skins Cells May Take the Place of Embryonic Stem Cells)
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If Left Untreated, Varicose Veins Can Pose Risks
Varicose veins are an unsightly nuissance for one in two people over 50 who enjoy wearing warm weather clothing during summer months. For many people, the aesthetic benefit of getting treatment to clear up these bulging, ropy, or bruised looking veins offers enough incentive. However, few people are aware of the health dangers that can arise if varicose veins are left untreated. (Read more about If Left Untreated, Varicose Veins Can Pose Risks)
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Skin Blistering Disease EBS addressed with Broccoli
As your mother always told you, eating vegetables is healthy. A special chemical present in broccoli and related vegetables helps to prevent the effects of EBS (epidemolysis bullosa simplex), a rare and sometimes fatal genetic disease that causes blistering and skin breakage. (Read more about Skin Blistering Disease EBS addressed with Broccoli)
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Seven Tips for Men's Health and Safety
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have some useful men's health tips for the summer months.
Practice Water Safety - In 2004, men accounted for 78% of accidental drowning deaths. Learn how to swim, and never swim alone. Also, don't mix alcohol and boating.
Protect your skin - Skin cancer effects men as well as women, so most should consider wearing sunscreen with a SPF factor of 15 or more. (Read more about Seven Tips for Men's Health and Safety)
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Botox Can Correct the Effects of Bell's Palsy
Botox injections may alleviate Bell's Palsy.
Bell's Palsy is a condition of weakening or paralysis of facial muscles. The condition is caused by trauma to the cranial nerve and sometimes is associated with pregnancy or a viral infection like Herpes simplex. The condition is usually not permanent. Although more prevalent in elderly people, it can strike anyone at any age and affects 40,000 Americans every year. (Read more about Botox Can Correct the Effects of Bell's Palsy)
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Diamond Laser Scalpel
39 year old Treese Lynn Curtzer wanted to rejuvenate and refresh her look. She says her eyes were in desperate need of a pick-me-up. But, given her hectic schedule she was concerned that plastic surgery would set her back.
“I am a flight attendant and I have three small children so I can’t afford to be laying in bed for a week,” says Treese.
Doctors determined that Treese was a candidate for cosmetic eye surgery and in an effort to help her recuperate more quickly, the new diamond laser scalpel was used during the procedure. (Read more about Diamond Laser Scalpel)
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Skin Zinc
Winter is finally taking hold here in the U.S.
With the cold temperatures and dry air comes dry skin.
A lot of us suffer with it this time of year.
So what works? And is an over the counter product called SkinZinc the one-size fits all answer?
When you’re talking about dry skin, or red skin, or red dry skin, you’re talking about a lot of different potential causes.
Some are more common than others.
So when you look at a product like this one, called skin zinc, you have to ask yourself: is it appropriate for every cause, or at least, the most common causes of dry red skin?
“I get really dry skin at this time of the year, usually kind of red blotchy,” says Ian.
“It hurts,” says Deborah.
“As soon as the heat goes on our skin gets dry because there is no moisture in the skin, it doesn’t have the natural moisture content,” says Dr. Marc Avram, a cosmetic dermatologist, from Long Island College Hospital. (Read more about Skin Zinc)
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
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With so many doctors to choose from these days, it’'s hard to make a decision without at least some doubt. But if you’re looking for the best skin cancer doctor around, go ahead and lay those doubts to rest; Dr. Tauseef Ahmed serves Manhattan and is the one specialist you'’ll want to have on your side when the going gets tough. He is an authority in the world of oncology and has the resume to show for it.
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LiteTouch Plastic Surgery
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The Medspa of LiteTouch Plastic Surgery serving Long Island is devoted to a wide range of services, such as facials, microdermabrasion, waxing, and chemical peels.
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
If you have skin cancer, you know the importance of getting treated by the best doctor possible. Timing is key; the earlier it is detected, the greater the chance that you will be cured. Dr. Tauseef Ahmed of Westchester Oncology & Hematology, serving Manhattan, has dedicated many years to studying skin cancer treatment options for condition such as melanoma and dysplastic nevus. He is an oncologist you can trust.
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Dr. Jean Claude Bystryn
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If you notice something wrong with your skin, you’r should get it treated right away— because it may lead to more serious issues. Dr. Jean-Claude Bystryn is a dermatologist in Manhattan that has seen it all; it’s always reassuring to know that your doctor has many years of experience under his belt.
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
If you’re looking for the best skin cancer treatment available today, ask yourself the following question: Would you like to see a specialist with over 25 years of experience in cancer treatment and research? If you answered yes, look no further than Dr. Tauseef Ahmed who serves Manhattan. You won’t find many dermatologists out there with his level of expertise and enthusiasm.
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Dr. Jean Claude Bystryn
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You see those same old skin care ads everywhere you go —on TV, in magazines and even on the subway. Is there any substance or is it all a bunch of hooey? That’s the problem—there’s no way of knowing for sure. But with Dr. Jean-Claude Bystryn in Manhattan, you know exactly what you’re getting. Dr. Bystryn is one of the most experienced and distinguished dermatologists in practice today.
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Cosmetic Surgery Manhattan
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Extra skin in the facial area can be very unattractive, especially in a metropolitan environment like Manhattan, NYC. Thankfully, there are treatments available that can reduce or eradicate the appearance of varicose veins at CAMEO Surgery. Dr. Scott Marshall Blyer can help you look as good as you feel through facial liposuction guided by his expert hands.
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Dr. Jean Claude Bystryn
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How can you tell if a skin cancer doctor is truly an expert in his field? It would depend on your individual needs, but one good way is to study the doctor’s track record. Meet Dr. Jean-Claude Bystryn of Manhattan. He is a highly regarded dermatologist whose areas of specialty include melanoma and skin cancer. If his impressive resume doesn’t win you over, his passion for skin cancer research, instruction and practice will.
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