By Dr. Benabio, on February 3rd, 2010%
Botox makes you happy. So does a new Lexus, but I can’t prescribe that.
Botox® temporarily freezes dynamic lines such as crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles. When Botox is done well, it can raise your eyebrows and make your face appear well rested, younger, happier. Botox also makes it difficult to furrow your brow or frown.
Too much Botox . . . → Read More: Depressed? Maybe Your Psychiatrist Will Prescribe Botox.
By Dr. Benabio, on January 8th, 2010%
Ever have a beautiful woman walk up to you, thrust her fingernails in your face and say, “Why do my nails keep splitting like this??” I have.
One of the rare hazards of being a dermatologist is being accosted with skin, hair, or nail questions at social settings. Broken, split, weak, or . . . → Read More: Weak, Split, Torn, Brittle, Frustrating Fingernails
By Dr. Benabio, on November 5th, 2009%
Ever notice brown spots on your skin after a rash or an injury? Brown spots on your skin are often blamed on the sun, but any damage to your skin can result in skin spots.
Skin color is caused by pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. Anything that excites these cells will cause them to release brown . . . → Read More: Brown Skin Spots
By Dr. Benabio, on October 8th, 2009%
Dear Dr. Benabio,
OMG, my face is a disaster! My acne is worse than ever. PLZ help me!
Desperately,
Your Patient
Many of my patients email me; this is the most common email I am getting this week. Why is everyone’s acne flaring up all of a sudden? It’s because of this simple formula: [High School Stress + . . . → Read More: School Stress, Hormones, and Acne
By Dr. Benabio, on July 9th, 2009%
Argh! You cleaned out your high school locker years ago and now you have acne pimples on your jaw this morning. You’re not alone — 1 in every 5 women over 25 has acne.
Adult acne, in contrast to the teenage type, occurs more often in women. For some women, this is the first time they . . . → Read More: What You Need To Know About Adult Acne
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