Archive for 'Skin Care'
Make Sunblock a Habit
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
I encourage all my patients to make putting on sunscreen a daily habit. It’s no different than combing your hair or brushing your teeth. Just incorporate sunscreen in to your morning routine.
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Indoor Tanning Can Be Harmful to Your Skin
Posted on 29. Mar, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
As a dermatologist, I thought I should explain why indoor tanning can be harmful to your skin. Like sun exposure, indoor tanning carries some serious risks including premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. Despite public health warnings many people still disregard long-term health risks in favor of immediate results.
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Skin Care for Brides and Grooms
Posted on 21. Mar, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
But, between selecting flowers and sampling cake, don’t over look the details of preparing your skin to look it’s best for your wedding. Special dedication to skin care must begin now to ensure your skin is looking it’s best when the “Big Day” arrives.
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Nail Polish Allergic Reactions
Posted on 19. Mar, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
There are a lot of gentler nail polishes on the market. They’re just not as easy to find at your local drug store and usually require multiple coats for the desired results. Here is a small list of companies that do sell formaldehyde free or gentler nail polishes.
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Special Price for Our Popular Vitalize Peel
Posted on 10. Mar, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Spring is just around the corner and now is a great time to schedule our popular Vitalize Peel. In fact, Abrams Dermatology is offering the Vitalize Peel at a special “Spring” price of $85 per treatment. (Reg. $125) That’s a $40 savings per treatment.
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What are micro-peels?
Posted on 09. Mar, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
A micro-peel is a skin care procedure that combines a microdermabrasion with a chemical peel. The procedure removes a micro-thin top layer of skin in order to regenerate the skin’s natural radiance, softness, smoothness and youth.
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What are Chemical Peels?
Posted on 27. Feb, 2009 by Catherine Deans, L.E..
A chemical peel is simply applying a safe but effective chemical solution to cause chemical exfoliation of the epidermis, or outer layer of the skin. As a licensed esthetician, I use chemical solutions like glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic, trichloroacetic acid (TCA), or Skin Medica’s Vitalize Peel to remove damaged outer layers of facial skin. The result is a smoother more even complexion.
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Don’t Shampoo Your Body
Posted on 24. Feb, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
The state of our economy is causing a lot of Americans to find ways to cut corners to save a few extra dollars. I’ve noticed that more of my patients, usually men, are using their shampoo to wash their body. This may be a convenient money saver, but it is a bad idea.
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Back to School Skin Care
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Summer ends bringing that time of year when students all over the country are going back to school. I have found one of the things on a student’s worry list is how their skin looks, especially the skin on their face.
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Sun Protection Tips for Golfers
Posted on 15. Feb, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
All golfers want to lower their golf score. Now it’s time to drive down your risk of skin cancer by protecting yourself from the sun’s harmful rays. You’ll appreciate avoiding that painful sunburn and potentially dangerous skin cancer in the future.