Laser hair removal has been around for decades, and it’s a common practice, especially among people 20 t0 45. And when it’s done by a certified doctor, it’s safe and effective. But it can be a different story if an unqualified practitioner performs it. In the wrong hands, the treatment can result in burns, permanent… Continue reading The Truth about Laser Hair Removal
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Being Older Helps Skin Heal with Less Scarring
A compound secreted in the bloodstream could be the key factor that causes wounds in older people to heal with less scarring than in younger people. The compound is called stromal cell-derived-factor-1 (SDF1), and researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania showed that blocking it could influence scar formation and… Continue reading Being Older Helps Skin Heal with Less Scarring
How to Treat a Minor First-Degree Burn
Editor’s note: First-degree burns may not always merit a doctor visit, but you should know how to treat them. Here are tips from experts: According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, first-degree burns are very common and frequently occur after one accidentally touches a hot stove, curling iron or hair straightener. Sunburn can… Continue reading How to Treat a Minor First-Degree Burn
Scar Treatments Can Improve Patients’ Quality of Life
Editor’s note: Although scarring may seem like a minor problem, it’s more than skin deep. Here, the American Academy of Dermatologists (aad.org) explains why it occurs and what you can do about it: Whether it’s from sudden trauma, scheduled surgery or serious acne, scarring can have a profound impact on patients. “While some may consider… Continue reading Scar Treatments Can Improve Patients’ Quality of Life
A New Way to Help Skin Heal Faster
Many products that are used to treat skin problems may cause inflammation, which can prolong healing and result in scarring. However, LSU Assistant Professor Wei Xu and collaborators at Northwestern University discovered a new way to prevent inflammation and to speed up the skin’s healing process. After five years of research, they identified the gene… Continue reading A New Way to Help Skin Heal Faster
What Your Cosmetic Surgeon Doesn’t Tell You
Plastic surgeons are perhaps the most “polished” of physicians. They are typically the best dressed, have the most effervescent personalities, the perkiest nurses, and offices ripped from the pages of Architectural Digest, in addition to stunning spouses. But what lies beneath the perfect facade? Are there trade secrets these plastic surgeons don’t dare even whisper… Continue reading What Your Cosmetic Surgeon Doesn’t Tell You
New Hope for Healing the Heart
Researchers from UCLA have discovered that cells that form scars in the heart can change into the kind of cells that help the heart to heal. The study focused on the scar-forming cells, known as fibroblasts, and their ability to transform into endothelial cells, which form blood vessels. That discovery could pave the way for… Continue reading New Hope for Healing the Heart