Skin is not see-through because light that hits it is scattered by collagen as it passes through. It is analogous to trying to see in the fog with your car’s high beams — the light is scattered in all directions and much of it bounces right back at you. Continue reading New Technique Makes Skin Transparent
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I seemed to have a run on psoriasis patients this week. It is not surprising; psoriasis is often worse in the winter when the air is dry and when there is less sunlight. Both warm humid air and sunlight will improve psoriasis. If you have psoriasis, please visit the National Psoriasis Foundation site –it’s an excellent resource . . . → Read More: Psoriasis Website
In the United Kingdom, the iconic white coat worn by physicians for over a century has met its end. Citing the tendency to harbor infection, the government has started to phase them out. Here in Southern California, where casual wear is standard for many physicians, the white coat is an endangered species. Ironically, at my local farmers’ . . . → Read More: Does Your Dermatologist Wear a White Coat? Does Your Aesthetician? |
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