The Cold Sore

That sunburn might not be the only hangover from your last trip to the beach. There’s also that unsightly scab on your upper lip. It’s a cold sore — triggered by sun exposure. Here’s how you can treat it and avoid getting one in the future. Continue reading The Cold Sore

Skin Care Myths: Cuts Heal Better When You Let Air at Them

Many of you, as I, were raised to believe that cuts and scrapes heal better when you let the air at them. Well, your mom was right about a lot of things, but not this one. Continue reading Skin Care Myths: Cuts Heal Better When You Let Air at Them

How to Treat a Sunburn

Millions of you failed me this weekend. You got too much sun and not enough sunscreen. The result: a sunburn. It’s OK. It happens to the best of us. Now what do you do? Here are 7 tips to treat a sunburn.

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Florida Teen Dies After Cosmetic Surgery

18-year-old Stephanie Kublea died after cosmetic breast surgery. It appears she died from a rare condition called malignant hyperthermia, which can occur as a result of even properly administered anesthesia. Continue reading Florida Teen Dies After Cosmetic Surgery

Ten Things You Should Know About Laser Hair Removal

Did you know that laser hair removal can take months to complete? That you cannot get laser hair removal if you have a tan? That laser hair removal can actually cause more hair growth? Here are 10 things you should know before getting your unwanted hair lasered off. Continue reading Ten Things You Should Know About Laser Hair Removal

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