You always slather on a nice layer of sunscreen for the beach, but have you thought about adding some SPF 30 before your trip to the nail salon? A recent Georgia Regents University study reveals salon nail-drying lamps carry a slight risk of premature aging and an even smaller risk of Melanoma skin cancer due to UV-A exposure. Don’t fret–even…
It’s no surprise that brides-to-be want to look their best on their wedding day. But how far are you willing to go to make sure that you look perfect when you say “I do”? We’ve all heard of the classic plastic surgery procedures like liposuction, breast augmentation, tummy tucks and face lifts to reduce the appearance of aging. However, recently…
Humans have hair growing all over their body except on their palms and soles. At any given time, about ninety percent of hair on the scalp is growing. This is made up of keratin, a protein that produces both hair and nails. The human scalp holds 100,000 to 150,000 strands of hair. It is normal to lose 50-100 hairs daily,…
Aspirin inhibits enzymes that cause inflammation and pain. Such enzymes as COX-2 have been linked with the advancement of melanoma, the deadliest of skin cancers. The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin decreases the risks of developing melanoma. However, a steady dosage should be used continually over a long period of time to obtain substantial results. A…
Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, causing 8,790 deaths in the United States every year as estimated by the Skin Cancer Foundation. It may not be the most common type of skin cancer, but it causes the most deaths, and is preventable if detected early. Exposure to UV rays, whether from the sun or a tanning bed is the…
The little blue pill that helps men with erectile dysfunction (ED) might be linked to increased chances of melanoma, the deadliest of all skin cancers. A study of nearly 26,000 men in the United States found that users were not at increased risk for other types of less-dangerous skin cancers. Sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, might increase the risk of…
Every bride wants to look her best when she says “I do.” DC Derm Docs has just the treatments to make you look – and feel – beautiful on your big day. Not the bride? Remember, whether you’re the mother of the bride or a bridesmaid, when you walk down the aisle, all eyes will be on you! The revolutionary Vanquish technology will…
Bathing suit season will be here before you know it. Are you tired of shaving and waxing all that unwanted hair in those random places? Consider the benefits of laser hair removal for longer term results. Speed – Traditional methods of hair removal targets individual hair follicles. Shaving trims the hair at skin level, waxing pulls the hair from its…
Did you notice how great Whoopi Goldberg looked at the Academy Awards? While her gown and her jewelry were fabulous, it’s her trim figure that has people talking. Whoopi owes her new look to Vanquish, the hot new fat reduction system that has the ladies of The View talking in this recent segment. When diet and exercise aren’t enough to get rid…
Millions of people are raving about the new wearable fitness devices that track steps and distance walked, calories burned, stairs climbed, and even hours spent sleeping. The Fitbit Force, one such device, is a wristband that syncs to users’ computers, tablets and smartphones, making it easier than ever before to stay active and lose weight. For some Fitbit Force wearers’ the wristband…
