tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59614647598086409792012-02-15T23:40:25.918-08:00Skin MDdocmenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058028843880138005noreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961464759808640979.post-61587278251457917512011-03-24T16:02:00.000-07:002011-03-24T16:18:11.300-07:00How effective is laser treatment for acne
The advancement in science brings with it new modalities of treatment for medicine. One of it is laser technology. It has found application in various fields of medicine, such as surgery and dermatology. Laser is being used extensively in various surgical operations, liposuction, varicose veins ablation and aesthetic treatments.
Light therapy is the latest addition in the arsenal of treatment docmenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058028843880138005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961464759808640979.post-91882919973260785422011-02-28T10:51:00.000-08:002011-03-07T18:58:39.116-08:00Can chocolates cause acne flare-ups?
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Have you ever noted pimple breakouts after indulging on your favorite brown sweets? Or have you ever associated zit eruptions with chocolates? Well, there may be truth in your observation after all.
Earlier studies revealed no direct connection between chocolate consumption and acne breakouts. Tests that were conducted before to suggest the association of diet and acnedocmenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058028843880138005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961464759808640979.post-87093705723906084762011-01-30T10:14:00.000-08:002011-02-28T11:07:37.863-08:00Hormonal Treatment for Acne
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I have mentioned in my earlier post “Why should acne be a cause for concern” that hormones play a role in the pathogenesis of acne. Even before the onset of puberty adrenal glands are already producing larger amounts of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), which can be metabolized into more potent androgens, leading to cascade of events that trigger acne formation. docmenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058028843880138005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961464759808640979.post-39578642151747663142011-01-11T18:04:00.000-08:002011-01-16T09:26:31.049-08:00What are adjunctive therapies for acne?A number of physical therapies are available for treating active acne. These procedures aid in faster resolution of active lesions in acne, but should not be utilized as a first-line of treatment. They are recommended to be used in conjunction with medical therapy to prevent the development of new lesions.These are office procedures that require skill, hence should be performed only by docmenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058028843880138005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961464759808640979.post-30977177435023884202010-12-27T12:10:00.000-08:002011-01-30T11:42:15.485-08:00Why should pimples be a cause for concern?
When I was about 10 years of age my skin began to change. I started having bumps on my face. I begged my father to bring me to a doctor. But people back then didn’t believe that pimples need to be treated. They adhere to the belief that it would disappear on its own upon reaching adulthood. Until now some people still think that way about pimples or acne. But why do we need to seek medical caredocmenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058028843880138005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961464759808640979.post-31459466010810766552010-12-16T12:10:00.000-08:002011-02-27T05:14:59.429-08:00Secrets of a healthy and young-looking skin
We all want to stay young and beautiful forever. Who would like to look old and wrinkled? The answer is obvious. Throughout history people have always been in a quest to stay young. The first emperor of China Qin Shi Huang ingested mercury pills, believing it could lead him to immortality. Cleopatra kept an impeccable complexion by bathing in milk and honey. Famous celebrities then and now are docmenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058028843880138005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961464759808640979.post-59099114931105992912010-12-09T10:45:00.000-08:002011-02-07T16:15:51.343-08:00Basic Facts about the Skin: Structure and Function
The skin is the body’s largest organ. It is the outer covering of the entire body and is continuous with the mucous membrane of the mouth, nose, urogenital organs and the anus. In an adult, the skin measures 1.5 to 2 sq.m., while the thickness varies from a fraction of a millimeter (eyelids, external acoustic meatus) to 4 mm. on the palms and soles.
The skin docmenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058028843880138005noreply@blogger.com1