Comments for The Derm Blog http://thedermblog.com Smarter Skin Care Sat, 17 May 2008 08:13:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on Is There a Cure for Cellullite? by Molly McClanahan http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/05/is-there-a-cure-for-cellullite/#comment-2577 Molly McClanahan Sat, 17 May 2008 00:10:41 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/05/is-there-a-cure-for-cellullite/#comment-2577 I lost ALL of my (not huge amount of) cellulite when I was a struggling college student in the 1970s. Without much money, I had to buy only nutrient-dense foods and also rode my bike A LOT (to work in the summer). I have since then (still the same weight today) believed that a diet low in sugar had something to do with the complete disappearance of cellulite. Could this be so, or was it the exercise alone? Could you write about (maybe a number of articles ongoing and sporadic): We hear so much in ads about creams and now even face-scrubbing machines that "stimulate collagen production" these days. "Stimulates collagen production" seems to be the new buzz-word. However, in the 1980s a Boston dermatologist told me that the oollagen molecule is too large to be absorbed into the skin. What is supported by science here? Anything? Love this blog! I lost ALL of my (not huge amount of) cellulite when I was a struggling college student in the 1970s. Without much money, I had to buy only nutrient-dense foods and also rode my bike A LOT (to work in the summer). I have since then (still the same weight today) believed that a diet low in sugar had something to do with the complete disappearance of cellulite. Could this be so, or was it the exercise alone?

Could you write about (maybe a number of articles ongoing and sporadic): We hear so much in ads about creams and now even face-scrubbing machines that “stimulate collagen production” these days. “Stimulates collagen production” seems to be the new buzz-word. However, in the 1980s a Boston dermatologist told me that the oollagen molecule is too large to be absorbed into the skin. What is supported by science here? Anything?

Love this blog!

]]> Comment on Glossy Lips Might Increase Risk of Cancer by Anna Elissa http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/01/glossy-lips-might-increase-risk-of-cancer/#comment-2575 Anna Elissa Fri, 16 May 2008 18:11:27 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/01/glossy-lips-might-increase-risk-of-cancer/#comment-2575 Hi, thanks for posting this up. So if lip glosses may cause cancer in the long run, what would you recommend for treating chapped lips? I know that drinking plenty of water and eating enough fruits would help, but surely many people want a more "visible" way of curing themselves. This in excellent blog, by the way. I think my mum will like it. She's a dermatologist too. Hi, thanks for posting this up. So if lip glosses may cause cancer in the long run, what would you recommend for treating chapped lips? I know that drinking plenty of water and eating enough fruits would help, but surely many people want a more “visible” way of curing themselves.

This in excellent blog, by the way. I think my mum will like it. She’s a dermatologist too.

]]> Comment on Eight Steps for a Self Skin Check by Brian http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/16/eight-steps-for-a-self-skin-check/#comment-2574 Brian Fri, 16 May 2008 17:09:22 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/16/eight-steps-for-a-self-skin-check/#comment-2574 It is important to keep checking for new or changing moles, particularly if you are at risk. Those that have had a melanoma removed may be cured but they are at high risk for recurrence of new melanomas. If you have a lot of moles it is very hard (impossible really) to be able to tell if new or changing ones are present though. DermAlert is an image comparison software program developed through funding from the National Cancer Institute that is inexpensive and lets you use your digital camera in the privacy of your own home to find changing moles over time. Then you can point out the changes to your dermatologist. You can see details and demo at http://www.dermalert.com It is important to keep checking for new or changing moles, particularly if you are at risk. Those that have had a melanoma removed may be cured but they are at high risk for recurrence of new melanomas. If you have a lot of moles it is very hard (impossible really) to be able to tell if new or changing ones are present though.

DermAlert is an image comparison software program developed through funding from the National Cancer Institute that is inexpensive and lets you use your digital camera in the privacy of your own home to find changing moles over time. Then you can point out the changes to your dermatologist. You can see details and demo at http://www.dermalert.com

]]> Comment on How to Save Money on Facial Moisturizers: Stop Washing Your Face by Dr. Benabio http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-2572 Dr. Benabio Fri, 16 May 2008 13:21:41 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-2572 Jen- Yes, people can do this even if they acne. Acne is not caused by having oily skin; for people with sensitive skin and acne, minimizing face washing and using an acne treatment like retin A is a great way to treat acne without over-drying your face. Jen-
Yes, people can do this even if they acne. Acne is not caused by having oily skin; for people with sensitive skin and acne, minimizing face washing and using an acne treatment like retin A is a great way to treat acne without over-drying your face.

]]> Comment on How to Save Money on Facial Moisturizers: Stop Washing Your Face by Dr. Benabio http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-2571 Dr. Benabio Fri, 16 May 2008 13:15:48 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-2571 Shinygirl- Ah, this is a common misconception. Sunscreens are not additive! If you apply an SPF 15 plus an SPF 15 you are getting ONLY SPF 15, not 30. The SPF is only of the highest sunscreen that you used. Shinygirl-
Ah, this is a common misconception. Sunscreens are not additive! If you apply an SPF 15 plus an SPF 15 you are getting ONLY SPF 15, not 30. The SPF is only of the highest sunscreen that you used.

]]> Comment on How to Save Money on Facial Moisturizers: Stop Washing Your Face by Dr. Benabio http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-2570 Dr. Benabio Fri, 16 May 2008 13:14:16 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-2570 Anne- An SPF of 30 is usually enough -- if you are still burning, then apply more and remember to reapply every two hours if you are in the sun. It is hard to find a really good sunscreen that is noncomedogenic; in some ways you can't have both. Try the Neutrogena Healthy Defense 45. Anne-
An SPF of 30 is usually enough — if you are still burning, then apply more and remember to reapply every two hours if you are in the sun. It is hard to find a really good sunscreen that is noncomedogenic; in some ways you can’t have both. Try the Neutrogena Healthy Defense 45.

]]> Comment on How to Grow a Beard by Dr. Benabio http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/25/how-to-grow-a-beard-in-10-easy-steps/#comment-2569 Dr. Benabio Fri, 16 May 2008 13:03:01 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/25/how-to-grow-a-beard-in-10-easy-steps/#comment-2569 Tarandeep- Thank you. I appreciate your feedback. Tarandeep-
Thank you. I appreciate your feedback.

]]> Comment on A New Pill Prevents Acne by Dr. Benabio http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/04/a-new-pill-prevents-acne/#comment-2568 Dr. Benabio Fri, 16 May 2008 13:01:26 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/04/a-new-pill-prevents-acne/#comment-2568 Raffaella- Thanks for the update! Raffaella-
Thanks for the update!

]]> Comment on Is There a Cure for Cellullite? by Dr. Benabio http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/05/is-there-a-cure-for-cellullite/#comment-2567 Dr. Benabio Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:33 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/05/is-there-a-cure-for-cellullite/#comment-2567 K- I think Endermologie versus a rolling pin would be a great study. :) And nice tip on the tanner, thanks. K-
I think Endermologie versus a rolling pin would be a great study. :)

And nice tip on the tanner, thanks.

]]> Comment on How to Avoid Razor Bumps (for Men and Women) by Dr. Benabio http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/08/how-to-avoid-razor-bumps-for-men-and-women/#comment-2566 Dr. Benabio Fri, 16 May 2008 12:53:11 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/08/how-to-avoid-razor-bumps-for-men-and-women/#comment-2566 Luke- LOL. Thanks. I don't think my job will make his show, though. Although, I have seen some pretty nasty feet... Luke-
LOL. Thanks. I don’t think my job will make his show, though. Although, I have seen some pretty nasty feet…

]]> Comment on Do Alcohol Hand Sanitizers Really Work? by Dr. Benabio http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/09/do-alcohol-hand-sanitizers-really-work/#comment-2564 Dr. Benabio Fri, 16 May 2008 12:51:12 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/09/do-alcohol-hand-sanitizers-really-work/#comment-2564 Suti- Thanks; I appreciate you reading it. Suti-
Thanks; I appreciate you reading it.

]]> Comment on Got Milk? Got Acne? by Dr. Benabio http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/13/got-milk-got-acne/#comment-2562 Dr. Benabio Fri, 16 May 2008 12:50:06 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/13/got-milk-got-acne/#comment-2562 Russ- Thanks. John- That is a great topic. I'll do a little research and write a post for you on it. Thank you for suggesting it. Russ-
Thanks.

John-
That is a great topic. I’ll do a little research and write a post for you on it. Thank you for suggesting it.

]]> Comment on How to Grow a Beard by tarandeep singh http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/25/how-to-grow-a-beard-in-10-easy-steps/#comment-2557 tarandeep singh Fri, 16 May 2008 11:26:38 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/25/how-to-grow-a-beard-in-10-easy-steps/#comment-2557 excellent suggestions.. excellent suggestions..

]]> Comment on How to Save Money on Facial Moisturizers: Stop Washing Your Face by Jen http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-2550 Jen Fri, 16 May 2008 04:17:31 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/09/how-to-save-money-on-facial-moisturizers-stop-washing-your-face/#comment-2550 Would you recommend this also for people with acne? For example I have dry sensitive skin and acne, and always find that after I wash my face it feels a bit parched. Would you recommend this also for people with acne? For example I have dry sensitive skin and acne, and always find that after I wash my face it feels a bit parched.

]]> Comment on Got Milk? Got Acne? by John http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/13/got-milk-got-acne/#comment-2549 John Fri, 16 May 2008 04:12:31 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/13/got-milk-got-acne/#comment-2549 Great Blog - useful info. Maybe you can help me - I'm allergic to lots of things including parabens, which seems to be in everything. I am looking for parabens-free products. I found a nice moisturising cream at http://www.exederm.com and other things at a British site called elave - now I would like to find parabens free shampoo Any ideas ? What about blogging about sensitive skin and hypoallergenic products Keep up the good work Great Blog - useful info.

Maybe you can help me - I’m allergic to lots of things including parabens, which seems to be in everything.

I am looking for parabens-free products. I found a nice moisturising cream at http://www.exederm.com and other things at a British site called elave - now I would like to find parabens free shampoo

Any ideas ?

What about blogging about sensitive skin and hypoallergenic products

Keep up the good work

]]> Comment on Got Milk? Got Acne? by Russ http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/13/got-milk-got-acne/#comment-2535 Russ Thu, 15 May 2008 01:16:02 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/13/got-milk-got-acne/#comment-2535 Interesting. Interesting.

]]> Comment on The Girl Who Was Allergic to Water by Zoey7879 http://thedermblog.com/2008/03/18/the-girl-who-was-allergic-to-water/#comment-2530 Zoey7879 Wed, 14 May 2008 17:02:26 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/03/18/the-girl-who-was-allergic-to-water/#comment-2530 I suffer from chronic urticaria that's triggered by methyl and methane byproducts, topical contact with my own body fluids... yup you read correctly .. excercise, eucalyptus.. running water of any temperature or latitude across my feet causes severe pain, sweating, crying (its the worst, it burns my face and causes extreme pain for days), aerosols, the scent of gasoline mineral/baby oil.... Salivating during my sleeping hours typically causes me to wake up with severely swollen lips and my eyes swollen all but shut. The swelling typically recedes in a few hours but if the hives start... ack! My last bout with them lasted almost 4 solid months. I also have adrenal suppression so the typical prednisone relief is out of the question. I take typically hydroxyzine hydrochloride as an antihistimine and during severe flareups a 1-3 month treatment of cyclosporine. This is a very real condition and can be both quite physically and emotionally exhausting. I suffer from chronic urticaria that’s triggered by methyl and methane byproducts, topical contact with my own body fluids… yup you read correctly .. excercise, eucalyptus.. running water of any temperature or latitude across my feet causes severe pain, sweating, crying (its the worst, it burns my face and causes extreme pain for days), aerosols, the scent of gasoline mineral/baby oil…. Salivating during my sleeping hours typically causes me to wake up with severely swollen lips and my eyes swollen all but shut. The swelling typically recedes in a few hours but if the hives start… ack! My last bout with them lasted almost 4 solid months. I also have adrenal suppression so the typical prednisone relief is out of the question. I take typically hydroxyzine hydrochloride as an antihistimine and during severe flareups a 1-3 month treatment of cyclosporine.

This is a very real condition and can be both quite physically and emotionally exhausting.

]]> Comment on Cancer Myths Debunked: Antioxidant Supplements Protect You From Cancer by Ken http://thedermblog.com/2008/03/10/cancer-myths-debunked-antioxidants-protect-you-from-cancer/#comment-2523 Ken Wed, 14 May 2008 07:17:02 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/03/10/cancer-myths-debunked-antioxidants-protect-you-from-cancer/#comment-2523 With most things, there will always be positive and negative results. I think antioxidant supplements are still good, but in moderate amounts. Some people just do not take enough of the essentials, and that is where supplements come in. But if you are relying on them to actually cure or prevent a condition, then it might not be that straightforward. With most things, there will always be positive and negative results. I think antioxidant supplements are still good, but in moderate amounts. Some people just do not take enough of the essentials, and that is where supplements come in. But if you are relying on them to actually cure or prevent a condition, then it might not be that straightforward.

]]> Comment on Allergic to Nickel? Eat a Nickel Free Diet. by Bobby "Whataman" Jackson http://thedermblog.com/2008/03/09/allergic-to-nickel-eat-a-nickel-free-diet/#comment-2522 Bobby "Whataman" Jackson Wed, 14 May 2008 02:39:03 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/03/09/allergic-to-nickel-eat-a-nickel-free-diet/#comment-2522 What is the best over the counter allergy product that you have tried? Thanks... What is the best over the counter allergy product that you have tried? Thanks…

]]> Comment on Itchy Rash? Stop Blaming Your Laundry Detergent by Ginny http://thedermblog.com/2008/03/12/itchy-rash-stop-blaming-your-laundry-detergent/#comment-2516 Ginny Tue, 13 May 2008 18:59:06 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/03/12/itchy-rash-stop-blaming-your-laundry-detergent/#comment-2516 Dr. B, My husband actually is allergic to the laundry detergent I used to use. I was using just the usual powder detergent and he broke out. It started out small on his chest and arms b/c of the shirts I was washing. I told him it was just dry skin cuz he hardly ever puts any lotion so we started putting it on him. A week went by and it wasn't getting any better. Then when we got married he of course started sleeping in the bed with me and he broke out all over his body. The doctor didn't say it was from the detergent, just to think of anything we had done differently. So he came up with the laundry detergent. I didn't believe him at first. And of course I had a box full of detergent and I didn't want to buy anymore. Come to find out, his mom has always used a free and clear liquid detergent with no color and additives (His dad apparently had sensitivity to it too).I switched to a liquid and with that and the help of the salve the doc came him, he cleared right up. We went on our honeymoon a couple weeks ago and he started breaking out again. The hotel uses powder detergent. That night we went to the grocery, picked up some liquid, washed the sheets and towels and he was fine. Luckily we brought the medicated salve with us, otherwise it would'nt have been a pleasant trip. But I do believe that is people's first conclusion, "i broke out so it must be my detergent." You're right, it's not always the case. I guess my hubby is in that 1%. Dr. B,
My husband actually is allergic to the laundry detergent I used to use. I was using just the usual powder detergent and he broke out. It started out small on his chest and arms b/c of the shirts I was washing. I told him it was just dry skin cuz he hardly ever puts any lotion so we started putting it on him. A week went by and it wasn’t getting any better. Then when we got married he of course started sleeping in the bed with me and he broke out all over his body. The doctor didn’t say it was from the detergent, just to think of anything we had done differently. So he came up with the laundry detergent. I didn’t believe him at first. And of course I had a box full of detergent and I didn’t want to buy anymore. Come to find out, his mom has always used a free and clear liquid detergent with no color and additives (His dad apparently had sensitivity to it too).I switched to a liquid and with that and the help of the salve the doc came him, he cleared right up.
We went on our honeymoon a couple weeks ago and he started breaking out again. The hotel uses powder detergent. That night we went to the grocery, picked up some liquid, washed the sheets and towels and he was fine. Luckily we brought the medicated salve with us, otherwise it would’nt have been a pleasant trip.
But I do believe that is people’s first conclusion, “i broke out so it must be my detergent.” You’re right, it’s not always the case. I guess my hubby is in that 1%.

]]> Comment on How to Avoid Razor Bumps (for Men and Women) by Luke http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/08/how-to-avoid-razor-bumps-for-men-and-women/#comment-2502 Luke Tue, 13 May 2008 01:35:50 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/08/how-to-avoid-razor-bumps-for-men-and-women/#comment-2502 I had problems with ingrown hairs from shaving for a long time. I recently have started to get rid of them by shaving the direction the hair grows and it has made a difference in just a couple of weeks. I actually picked this tip up by watching "Dirty Jobs" on Discovery, a great show. Mike Rowe was shaving a cow to perform a c-section on it and said he never shaves against the grain because it gives him razor bumps. I figured if its good enough for Mike Rowe its good enough for me. I had problems with ingrown hairs from shaving for a long time. I recently have started to get rid of them by shaving the direction the hair grows and it has made a difference in just a couple of weeks. I actually picked this tip up by watching “Dirty Jobs” on Discovery, a great show. Mike Rowe was shaving a cow to perform a c-section on it and said he never shaves against the grain because it gives him razor bumps. I figured if its good enough for Mike Rowe its good enough for me.

]]> Comment on Do Alcohol Hand Sanitizers Really Work? by suti http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/09/do-alcohol-hand-sanitizers-really-work/#comment-2493 suti Mon, 12 May 2008 08:44:57 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/09/do-alcohol-hand-sanitizers-really-work/#comment-2493 Very informative site. Thank you. Very informative site. Thank you.

]]> Comment on How to Stop a Shaving Nick from Bleeding by Chemgeek http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/18/how-to-stop-a-shaving-nick-from-bleeding/#comment-2489 Chemgeek Mon, 12 May 2008 05:03:00 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/18/how-to-stop-a-shaving-nick-from-bleeding/#comment-2489 You mentioned the witch hazel will sting, but the styptic stick (and I assume the antiperspirant) does too... a lot!!! But, it's worth it sometimes. You mentioned the witch hazel will sting, but the styptic stick (and I assume the antiperspirant) does too… a lot!!! But, it’s worth it sometimes.

]]> Comment on How to Stop a Shaving Nick from Bleeding by Ken http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/18/how-to-stop-a-shaving-nick-from-bleeding/#comment-2483 Ken Sun, 11 May 2008 17:37:03 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/18/how-to-stop-a-shaving-nick-from-bleeding/#comment-2483 Get an ELECTRIC RAZOR ! Get an ELECTRIC RAZOR !

]]> Comment on A New Pill Prevents Acne by Raffaella Ducoli http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/04/a-new-pill-prevents-acne/#comment-2482 Raffaella Ducoli Sun, 11 May 2008 17:01:30 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/04/a-new-pill-prevents-acne/#comment-2482 Summit Corporation plc announced a positive outcome from its repeat-dose Phase I clinical trial of SMT D002, its candidate for the treatment of seborrhoea (excessive sebum production), a primary cause of acne. The results of this trial confirm the potential of SMT D002 as a new therapeutic agent for the treatment of seborrhoea in acne patients. Summit Corporation plc announced a positive outcome from its repeat-dose Phase I clinical trial of SMT D002, its candidate for the treatment of seborrhoea (excessive sebum production), a primary cause of acne.
The results of this trial confirm the potential of SMT D002 as a new therapeutic agent for the treatment of seborrhoea in acne patients.

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