UV Light for Acrylic Nails Might Cause Skin Cancer

“It’s like a mini tanning bed for your fingers. ”

Artifical nails are a $6.3 billion dollar industry. There are nearly 60,000 nail salons in the US — 5 times as many Starbucks! Many of these nail salons use UV light, which might increase the risk of skin cancer on your fingers.

Researchers from the M.D. . . . → Read More: UV Light for Acrylic Nails Might Cause Skin Cancer

Is Your Physician Board Certified?

Is the milk you drink rBST-free? Is your physician board certified?

Many people take the time to buy hormone free milk, but they don’t make an effort to choose a physician who is board certified. That’s a shame.

Asking a friend or family member might be a good way to choose a hairdresser, but it is . . . → Read More: Is Your Physician Board Certified?

Facials Don’t Treat Wrinkles

Last week one of my patients complained that she gets facials every month for her wrinkles, but that she still has prominent wrinkles around her eyes and mouth. “What,” she asked, “is she doing wrong?”

Facials are the third most popular treatment in spas after nails and massage. They come in many flavors like: mineral . . . → Read More: Facials Don’t Treat Wrinkles

A New Drug, Latisse, Makes Eyelashes Grow Longer, Thicker

It is a medical breakthrough. No, not a cure for cancer, but for the short lashed. The FDA has approved a prescription medication that makes your eyelashes grow.

We have known for years that prostaglandin medications used to treat glaucoma have an interesting side effect –they make patients’ eyelashes grow. Now a prescription drug is . . . → Read More: A New Drug, Latisse, Makes Eyelashes Grow Longer, Thicker

Fish Pedicures and The PedEgg For Scaly Feet

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Put your foot into a tub of water and let hundreds of fish nibble on the dead skin on your feet. Who thought this was a good idea? Continue reading Fish Pedicures and The PedEgg For Scaly Feet

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