Skin care
I inherited a BRCA gene mutation in breast and ovarian cancer. This little gene puts me at high risk for fatal cancer. Many people also have a gene mutation in breast and ovarian cancer, but they do not know this. When it comes to inheriting the cancer gene, it is important to know, because knowledge …
See what the daughter of a dermatologist uses at the age of 30 to keep her skin healthy and looking good. Many people ask about the best way to take care of your skin at age 30. Misha, the daughter of award-winning dermatologist and skin care expert Dr. Cynthia Bailey, has a simple, effective procedure …
A dermatologist explains how SPF works in makeup and how to find out if you get enough UV protection from the sun for your skin. Have you ever wondered, “is there enough makeup with sunscreen to protect against the sun?” Do you want to prevent premature aging and sun damage for your face skin, and …
As a dermatologist, patients often ask me: “Is sunscreen or makeup applied first?” This is confusing because re-applying sunscreen over makeup can ruin all the work you put into your makeup. This becomes even more confusing because many cosmetics claim protection from the sun. Is SPF good enough for makeup? Are you reapplying the product …
What causes cellulite and are you predisposed to it? For over 40 years, patients have been asking me: “What causes cellulite, why am I predisposed to it – and most importantly – how can I get rid of it?” As a dermatologist, I know that cellulite is caused by how fatty segments of your skin …
A new study shows that women who have the habit of sleeping with the lights on are at an increased risk of weight gain. Who would have suggested that sleeping with artificial light from a lamp or TV would put women at risk of weight gain and even obesity? Holy cow! But it's true. Researchers …
A dermatologist explains what actually happens to your skin when you get a sunburn, and how to treat it quickly. This is summer and tanning season, but … Do you know what happens to your skin when you get a sunburn, and is it treated if you do it? The weather is beautiful, you, your …
Prevent sun damage this summer by explaining to a dermatologist why the summer sun is so dangerous for your skin. As a dermatologist, I want to explain summer sun damage to help you prevent its accumulation this summer. It is important to know that in summer the sun is very close to you if you …
Researchers at the University of Michigan believe that a focused life reduces the risk of premature death. Conversely, people who did NOT have a strong sense of purpose in life were more than twice as likely to die. The cause of their death was most likely due to cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, blood clots, …
Does sunscreen reduce vitamin D levels? it real research Poles, not a laboratory study using simulated light and skin samples! This proves that the use of sunscreen does not reduce the production of vitamin D. This is good news for your beach holiday. Anyone who advises you to give up sunscreen to protect vitamin D …