Wednesday, 20 March 2019
Monday, 11 March 2019
Friday, 8 March 2019
Ageing Beauty
The aging process can be brutal, and sometimes, trying to combat wrinkles and other changes in one's face can seem like an uphill battle. Still, putting in effort to make yourself look as good as possible is one way to assuage some of the anxieties that come along with growing older. The trick, according to a doctor writing for Inforum.com, is to know how your face changes at certain ages, and what you can do to treat the issues uniquely.
Best anti-ageing product is SUN SCREEN
Your younger years
Adolescence is a difficult time for many, not just because of skin problems, though acne doesn't make things much easier. But for a lot of people, the second decade of life is a heyday for healthy skin. Still, the occasional pimple is not unheard when you are in your 20s. The doctor recommends skin products that are vitamin A-based, such as retinol.
Sunglasses and sun screen are also a must for all ages, but starting early means fewer wrinkles later on down the line.
Adolescence is a difficult time for many, not just because of skin problems, though acne doesn't make things much easier. But for a lot of people, the second decade of life is a heyday for healthy skin. Still, the occasional pimple is not unheard when you are in your 20s. The doctor recommends skin products that are vitamin A-based, such as retinol.
Sunglasses and sun screen are also a must for all ages, but starting early means fewer wrinkles later on down the line.
Wednesday, 6 March 2019
Tuesday, 5 March 2019
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
Monday, 25 February 2019
What can be done to treat adult acne?
What can be done to treat adult acne?
Not a week goes by when I don’t hear numerous patients complaining of adult acne breakouts. Fortunately, my patients have been getting great results with Sciton’s Forever Clear Broad Band Light (BBL). It’s a genuinely innovative alternative to topical antibiotic treatments. In one 15-minute session, a blue light wavelength (420 nm) is passed over the affected areas to attack acne-producing bacteria in the pores. The treatment is completely customizable – if a patient’s skin is inflamed and reddish in the area around the acne breakout, I’ll include another treatment utilizing green light (560nm) to reduce or remove any redness. I might also use orange light (590nm), which can minimize the production of oil if patients have cysts.
I suggest that patients undergo a series of six to eight weekly treatments, with occasional touch-ups every six months. These treatments are easy to tolerate, with only minimal discomfort and almost no down-time. Most patients are red for an hour or two immediately afterward, but they can always just apply a bit of makeup to the area and go on with their daily routine.
Dr. Mark Schwartz, MD, FACS, Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, New York, NY
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