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(Dermatology Times 9/24/13) Terahertz radiation, commonly referred to as “T-Rays,” is a security technology that is currently being used in airport security systems, but soon it could be part of skin cancer diagnostic systems. Unlike traditional x-rays, T-rays only penetrate a few millimeters, through clothing and other non-metal substances. Similar to ordinary, visible light, T-rays […]
It seems that both physicians and patients can be easily fooled when it comes to many dermatology products. Because of globalization, and many more parties becoming involved in the manufacture and distribution of drugs, authorities are seeing more and more clever ways to supply sub-therapeutic, less expensive, and even dangerous versions of the drugs to […]
(US Center for Disease Control, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, 8/20/130) JAMA Medical Journal reported 29% of female Caucasian high school students use tanning beds. AAD reported 32% of Caucasian women under the age of 30 visited tanning beds within a year, 8% visiting weekly. It is believed the tanning beds are […]
(Cleveland Plain Dealer 7/23/13) Everyone knows that all-nighters for work or school can leave you tired and haggard looking the next day. Evidence is mounting that a good night’s sleep is also essential for our overall health. Poor sleep can put you at risk for high blood pressure, weight gain, metabolic diseases such as diabetes, […]
(USA Today, Annals of Internal Medicine 6/4/13) Formal studies of 900 Caucasians for 4 1/2 years in Australia, show that DAILY application of UVA/UVB broad-spectrum sunscreen were 24% less likely to show signs of aging. THIS SEEMS OBVIOUS BUT MANY PATIENTS STILL ONLY APPLY THEIR SUNSCREEN WHEN THEY “REALLY GO IN THE SUN”, SUCH AS […]
Dermatologists say that redheads need to take extra care in checking their skin for signs of cancer, as well as avoiding unprotected sun exposure. If you have red hair, then your body produces a hair pigment known as “pheomelanin.” It is believed that this pigment may increase the risk of developing melanoma, a potentially deadly […]
(Archives of Dermatology/Daily Mail Reporter 4/09). Women getting regular manicures may be increasing their risk for hand cancer. Doctors have seen hand tumors and squamous cell cancers increased in women who use UV lamps to “cure” artificial or gel nails. Exposure in as little as a year or up to 10 years may provoke this […]
(NBC News 4/8/13, Yale University, USA Today 4/9, CNN 4/9) Researchers are showing that a substantial number of Melanoma survivors are still not protecting themselves from the harmful effects of the sun. Many reports from multiple sources say that about up to 25% avoid, or never use sunscreen, avoid hats and long sleeves, continue sun […]
(J Clin Endocrinol Metab 11/10). Nobody disagrees that Vitamin D is essential to human health. We get this vitamin from foods, supplements, and sun exposure, yet there is still controversy about how much we need, and what it is good for. Therefore, the U.S. and Canadian governments requested the Institute of Medicine to analyze all […]
(Time 4/11). Many consumers turn to over the counter treatments such as gels, creams, oils, sheets, etc. available at local drug stores to erase their scars. According to University of California San Diego School of Medicine most of these won’t work. In fact, they report that most of the products have no scientific study behind […]
(USA Today 5/11). Dermatologists today can catch skin cancer early. Finding and removing precancers before they turn malignant is an important way to prevent the spread of cancer and reduce the scarring that occurs when larger lesions need to be removed. One in six Americans will develop actinic keratosis (red, rough precancer spots) that can […]
(New York Times 4/11). Long chemical names on labels can be hard to decipher, even for Doctors. There can be a common name, a chemical name, and a botanical name, and it is difficult to know all the names for an ingredient. Canada and Europe mandate products to give clear common sense word warnings for […]
