By Dr. Benabio, on June 10th, 2009%
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?
By Dr. Benabio, on December 7th, 2008%
Are you taking your medications? Probably not.
In a recent dermatology study, a mere 50% of adults and 30% of children were still using their medications 8 weeks after they were prescribed.
But what if I sent you a text to remind you? Would you be more likely to take your meds or use your creams?
Taking medications . . . → Read More: R U TAKING UR MEDS?
By Dr. Benabio, on May 4th, 2008%
A new drug might be a breakthrough treatment for acne; it works by preventing acne from forming in the first place. Continue reading A New Pill Prevents Acne
By Dr. Benabio, on February 6th, 2008%
Discover Magazine has an interesting list of 20 things you didn’t know about the skin. I knew all of them. Well, most of them anyway. I reprinted a few. The rest are here. Continue reading 20 Interesting Facts About Skin
By Dr. Benabio, on December 30th, 2007%
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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