Did That Hurt? You Must Be A Redhead.
May 11th, 2009
Blonds have more fun. Redheads are harder to numb. No, this is not a nursery rhyme; it’s science. Read more…
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Women More Likely To Remove Tattoos
April 2nd, 2009
I see a lot of tattoos in clinic. They tend to be of three varities: old men with vintage war-time tattoos, young men with authentic NBA-style tattoos, and women who want to know how they can get rid of their tattoos. Read more…
Bacteria Laden Cream Helps Eczema
March 16th, 2009
Heat from the Sun Causes Aging
February 6th, 2009
We know that ultraviolet light from the sun causes damage to your skin. That’s because ultraviolet light is a form of radiation. It damages the delicate DNA in your skin cells, leading to aged, damaged skin and to skin cancers. It also causes free radicals to develop in the skin, damaging fragile elastin and destroying collagen, leaving skin wrinkled, lax, and without elasticity. Although most of the damage is done by this high energy form of radiation, new research suggests that even low energy forms of radiation are harmful. Read more…
