by Jodi | Mar 7, 2013 | Children, Eyes, Health, Skin Cancer Prevention, Skinformation, Sun
Question: My teenage daughters love using tanning beds, especially now that its winter. Tell me once and for all, is this a dangerous practice leading to skin cancer or a safe way to get some color? I’ve read conflicting reports online… Answer: Did you know...
by Jodi | Feb 28, 2013 | Skinformation, Sun
Question: I have been using a Retin-A (tretinoin) anti-aging skin-care regimen but with all this extreme winter weather my skin is chapped, cracked and looks and feels terrible. What should I do? Answer: You may need to adjust your skin-care routine and anti-aging...
by Jodi | Feb 13, 2013 | Eyes, Hair Loss, Skinformation, Sun
Question: I have been using Rogaine for 6 months and I have recently noticed several deep wrinkles forming under my eyes, specifically the side I sleep on. I know there are some testimonies on the internet and on Wikipedia about minoxidil causing collagen depletion...
by Jodi | Jan 14, 2013 | Skinformation, Sun
Question: All I had was a simple pimple – why did it leave such a dark spot and how can I get rid of it as quick as possible? Answer: Of course the answer’s not that simple! Everyone’s propensity to form a dark spot in response to anything that causes skin redness...
by Jodi | Dec 14, 2012 | Hair Loss, Skin Cancer Prevention, Skinformation, Sun
Question: My hair has been thinning considerably for several years now, and my hairdresser recently found some strange spots on my scalp. What are they? Answer: Watch out for basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common, treatable form of skin cancer, on your scalp,...