Skin Care Encyclopedia

Three ways physicians can treat facial aging with

2010-10-29T17:34:00.001+02:00

Throug hreduction or making the skin fit, augmentation (stretching the skin back to normal) or a combination of the two. When it comes to choosing a rejuvenation procedure; the severity of the facial aging must be considered. Wrinkles (individual fine or deep rhytids) are managed well by Botox or injectable fillers. Although other agents are touted to produce similar results, Botox is currently

What is Facial rejuvenation?

2010-10-27T18:09:00.002+02:00

is the term used to encompass all forms of restoring a youthful appearance to the face. It includes the broad categories of:Injectables (Botox& fillers) . Resurfacing procedures (laser treatment, microdermabrasion & chemical peels); Surgical rejuvenation (brow lifts, eyelid surgery; facelifts, nose jobs, face and chin augmentation, and neck lifts); Topical tretinoin and tazarotene, which

Skin Numbing Creams May Cause Death ?!!

2010-10-09T07:24:00.001+02:00

Adults and children who use skin numbing creams to dull the pain of injuries or cosmetic procedures were urged to be cautious when using the products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning alerting consumers that the skin creams can cause life-threatening side effects, including irregular heartbeats, seizures and even death. The FDA urged people using these products to

Which is better,the hair be blow dried or air dried?

2010-10-06T16:20:00.001+02:00

you may ask! , actually ,It is a matter of preference. Some people do not have much time to devote to styling their hair, or want to achieve the maximum styling they can get for their hair, so they opt for blow-drying it. On the other hand, there are some people who think that blow-drying is a waste of electricity and is the quickest way of damaging the hair, so they opt to have it air dried.

Homemade remedies for dandruff

2010-08-31T00:24:00.001+02:00

You can also try homemade remedies to wash the flakes away and to keep the dandruff from recurring. What is considered the best homemade remedy to dandruff is a vinegar wash. Mix two teaspoons of vinegar with six teaspoons of water and rub it against your scalp before you go to bed, then wrap your head with a towel. Apply the same solution to your hair once again in the morning when you wake up,

If you have dandruff, do not worry!

2010-08-28T06:26:00.002+02:00

What causes dandruff? Well, our entire skin, from our scalps to the soles of our feet, sheds dead skin cells on a daily basis. We get a complete coating of new skin every 28 days or so, but we hardly even notice it.Our bodies also play host to a lot of microorganisms like bacteria and fungi, feeding off on the sebaceous oils that our skin produces. Our scalp in particular is home to a kind of

Problems with Varicose Veins in Men

2010-08-10T12:44:00.002+03:00

The varicose veins may cause pain when standing or walking. Add to that, the veins may be itchy and become ulcerated. If ulcers occur in the varicose veins, these may be a starting point for malignant tumors such as carcinoma or sarcoma.Blood clotting may also occur in the affected veins, and these clots may be dangerous, being able to cause an edema.TreatmentFirst: non surgical treatment may

Varicose Veins in Men

2010-08-09T00:45:00.004+03:00

Varicose veins in men may be on the legs, but may also be located in other areas of the body. Veins can enlarge and turn into varicose veins due to the fact that the valves in the veins don’t function properly anymore. This may be a hereditary condition, but may also be caused by obesity and continual standing. The varicose veins may be painful, and they are also considered unaesthetic.The

Six ways to reduce cellulite

2010-08-03T17:13:00.004+03:00

Here are six ways to reduce cellulite, try and tell us with the result. 1)is Physical activities such as exercises, strict diet and giving up sedentary lifestyle help a lot reducing fat and cellulite condition from the body. 2) One should take care while wearing clothes and shoes since poorly fitted apparels and footwear can also result into poor blood circulation and finally can result into

What are the causes of cellulite?

2010-08-02T19:40:00.003+03:00

If you have cellulite don't be ashamed. As many as 90% of women have cellulite. Although there has yet to be a cure for cellulite, the best is to know what causes cellulite in order to prevent or diminish your cellulite.Causes of cellulite include hormonal changes during puberty, during pregnancy and pre/post menopausal periods. Certain anomalies, overproduction of estrogen, disturbance in

Cellulite

2010-08-01T20:37:00.002+03:00

Cellulite is misshapen fat cells due to restrictive connective tissue. These misshapen fat cells have a tendency to create ripples in the skin, especially in the upper arm, thighs, and abdominal area of women. This skin appearance is often referred to as "cottage cheese". As much as the advertisers for miracle fat creams or fad diet supplements want to tell you otherwise, the presence of

Anatomy of a healthy fingernail

2010-07-30T21:04:00.000+03:00