Warning over illegal skin bleach
May 20, 2008
From foxnews.com
The patient, aged 28, put on almost two stone (13kg) in three years, could not conceive and had severe stretch marks.
In the Lancet, medics from west London’s Hammersmith Hospital said people were unaware they were harmful.
Dermatologists said such extreme reactions were rare, but minor skin effects were more common.
Illegal skin-lightening creams are used by some black people and, to a lesser extent, some Asian people.
They can cause harm in two ways.
The creams usually contain hydroxyquinone, a skin-bleaching chemical, as well as high doses of steroids.
Get Your Skin Ready For The Summer
May 2, 2008
By cbsnews.com
Long gone are the days when we broke out the baby oil at the first sign of summer vacation. Now that the long-term damage caused by the sun has become well-known, most sun worshippers try to use some kind of sunblock. But what’s the best kind? How often do you need to apply it? What are the rules when you stay in the sun?
There’s no way to tan without damaging your skin “to one degree or another,” says Dr. Mallika Marshall, a frequent Early Show guest. “Whether you spend a week on the beach turning yourself into a lobster or spend years steadily bronzing in the sun or in tanning booths, you are causing damage that is difficult to undo and could well result in cancer.”
And even if you are conscientious about using a sunblock, you could still suffer skin damage if you’re not using it correctly. “Apply it to all exposed areas of the skin, including the scalp,” Marshall says. “And use goo-gobs of it … the more the better. Don’t forget to reapply it every two hours — sooner if you’ve been sweating or swimming.”
Feel Great About Your Neck
May 1, 2008
By Shannan Rouss
Tired of hiding your age underneath a turtleneck? Thank the hierarchy of skin care. Most of us have spent decades pampering our faces, only to have the wear and tear on our necks give us away. (Who knew the skin on your neck is the thinnest on the body, making it more susceptible to damage?) As it turns out, some of the very anti-aging products you use on your face can help your neck look younger, too. We’ve also uncovered the newest in-office treatments that, although expensive, are proven to give your face a prettier pedestal. Follow this guide and say good-bye turtlenecks, hello V-necks!
No expensive skin creams for great skin
May 1, 2008
By Karen Springen
Save your money. Dermatologists generally agree that price isn’t an indication of how effective a skin-care product is.
