In the United Kingdom, the iconic white coat worn by physicians for over a century has met its end. Citing the tendency to harbor infection, the government has started to phase them out. Here in Southern California, where casual wear is standard for many physicians, the white coat is an endangered species. Ironically, at my [...]
Monthly Archives: December 2007
The Benabio Guaranteed* 2008 Acne Cure (*If You Use It, That Is)
Do you use Proactiv®? Many of my acne patients have tried it. Some felt it helped, others felt it didn’t. Proactiv was developed by two dermatologists; its success lies not in the actual product but in the way they have you use it. It is an absolute truth that almost any acne treatment works and [...]
Coming Soon: At Home Laser Hair Removal
Hair removal is big business with sales in the billions of dollars. Now there is a new laser (currently undergoing FDA scrutiny) that will provide a safe way for women to do laser hair removal at home. Dr. Tina Alster conducted a study of 20 women who underwent treatment of underarm, forearm, bikini, and leg [...]
Severe Psoriasis Linked to Increased Risk of Death
Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by red skin lesions often covered by a thick silvery scale. It affects as many as 7.5 million Americans. The severity of the disease varies markedly: some people don’t even notice that they are affected, others have widespread, debilitating disease. We have known for years that psoriasis has [...]
A Proper Shave
It is a truth universally acknowledged that women are in want of men with a close shave. To get that baby soft cheek you have to start with a proper shave. First, determine the type of beard you have. Do you have fine, straight hair, or thick curly hair? Most men with thick or curly [...]
