Flip-flops Linked to Skin Cancer
Seems like everything is linked to cancer these days.
Well you can add flip-flops to the list — I’m sure my mother is throwing hers away right now. Read more
Green Tea Extract Treats Genital Warts
Genital warts are common and difficult to treat. They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), the same family of viruses that causes warts on hands and feet, and even the proverbial warts on old women’s chins. These different types of warts are caused by different strains of the same virus. Read more
Is That Sunscreen In Your Car Still Good?
Summer is nearly here and temperatures have been heating up. That means it’s time to head to the beach. So is it OK to slather on that sunscreen that has been sitting in your trunk for a year? Probably not. Read more
Puffy Eyes and Preparation H
“Does Preparation H really reduce bags under your eyes?” a patient asked me last week. This old-school home remedy ranks up there with classics like Vicks VapoRubĀ® for toenail fungus (more on that one later).
But does Preparation H work? Is it safe?
Your lower eyelid is a prominent part of your face. Puffiness, redness, brown discoloration, and wrinkles Read more
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. Read more
