Not unless it’s a drug. That’s not me talking, it’s the FDA. In order for a cosmetic to be labeled a cosmetic, by definition it cannot alter the structure of the skin. If your cosmetic cream did actually eliminate wrinkles, then it would alter the structure of the skin. As such, it could no longer [...]
Monthly Archives: January 2008
Should I Use a Lotion or a Cream for Dry Skin?
Cooler, dry air has hit San Diego, and it is making my patients’ skin dry. Many tell me that their skin remains scaly and itchy despite moisturizing daily. The best advice I can give is to teach them to moisturize properly. The first question I ask is: Are you using a lotion or a cream? [...]
Allergic to Your Cell Phone?
I have heard of people addicted to their Blackberry® (not me of course), but allergic to your Blackberry? Turns out, it is possible. An 18-year-old patient from Rhode Island was found to be allergic to his cellphone. The case was reported in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. He presented with an itchy rash on his [...]
What’s a Good Acne Concealer?
A patient asked me this morning, “What is a good acne concealer?” This comes up often. In fact, it was a recent post at The Makeup Minute blog. I often recommend Neutrogena’s SkinClearing® oil-free concealer. Concealers are commonly oil based and can further clog your pores, worsening your acne. This Neutrogena product is oil free. [...]
Melanoma Skin Cancer Website
Here is an excellent melanoma skin cancer website for patients as well as physicians. It provides good information about risk factors, moles and nevi, development of melanoma, diagnosis, staging, and treatment. See also: Think that mole is too small to be a melanoma? Think again. How far away is your dermatologist? Farther distances lead to [...]
