Although most cancer patients receiving radiation have been traditionally told to avoid topical skin treatments because they increase the dose of radiation to the skin, a new study says that the skin treatments can be used safely as long as they are used moderately. This study, from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University… Continue reading Radiation Patients Can Use Skin Creams – in Moderation
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Science May Be Catching Up with Claims about Anti-Aging Creams
Is science catching up with the hype about anti-aging skin creams and the claims of restorative benefits? Maybe. Recent research has moved scientists closer to understanding mechanisms of aging, including aging of skin, and the impact different substances have on cells and cellular processes. However, more clinical, evidence-based studies of active ingredients in ointments and… Continue reading Science May Be Catching Up with Claims about Anti-Aging Creams
The Truth About “Alphabet Skin Creams”
Editor’s note: Feel like you’ve been hearing a series of letters rather than actual descriptors attached to the newest skincare products? You’re not crazy: You’ve just been caught up in the swarm of “alphabet creams.” BB, CC, and now DD creams first gained popularity in Korea, and have made similar waves stateside. But what do… Continue reading The Truth About “Alphabet Skin Creams”