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Individuals with small or thin eyelash growth in the Pasadena, California area and throughout the nation have found success through LATISSE ?. This is an FDA-approved prescription treatment for those with thin or small eyelashes who desire longer, thicker or fuller eyelashes. While the precise reaso ...Continue Reading

Wrinkles and fine lines are part of the natural signs of aging. Some people do not like to be reminded of their age, so it only makes sense that they do what they can to hide their wrinkles. This is especially true of women, who end up wearing a lot of cosmetics. Cosmetics can only do so much, and t ...Continue Reading

Diflucan (fluconazole) is a relatively new drug used in the treatment of fungal infections. It has been widely used for the past decade and is an extremely effective agent. It has been used to treat fungal infections both in the hospital and in outpatients. The major fungal infection treated with Di ...Continue Reading

For those who can't seem to get rid of those small pockets of fat deposits no matter what they do, certain laser liposuction or other lipo procedures may be able to help. LipoDissolve is a procedure that utilizes special chemicals which are designed to dissolve pockets of fat that do not respond to ...Continue Reading

There is a lot speculation about the role of diet and psoriasis. The reason for this is that psoriasis is a life long illness and there is no cure. This desperation has led individuals with psoriasis to turn towards other avenues for treatment, hoping for a miracle cure. Some go for alternative care ...Continue Reading

There are several layers of skin. The outer skin which everyone can see is called the epidermis. The second layer, which is not visible, is called the dermis. It is made up of loose tissue, contains many glands and nerves. The dermis has variable thickness ranging from 0.5 to 3 mm. it is thinnest in ...Continue Reading

For those at risk for melanoma, The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends having a skin exam as part of your routine checkups with your doctor. These screening exams involve a head-to-toe inspection of your skin by a dermatologist or some other health care professional.For those at high risk fact ...Continue Reading

For those at risk for melanoma, The American Cancer Society recommends having a skin exam as part of your routine checkups with your doctor. These screening exams involve a head-to-toe inspection of your skin by a dermatologist or some other health care professional.For those at high risk factors l ...Continue Reading

What is dermatology?The skin is the largest organ in the body and covers an area of more than 2 square meters. The skin functions as a protective barrier for most parts of the body. Integrated into the skin are nerves, sweat glands, receptors for sensation, feel, pain and touch. The skin is vital fo ...Continue Reading

Wrinkles have long been associated with the signs of aging. Although this is a correct association, there are other things that can contribute to appearance of wrinkles as well as fine lines. For example, such lifestyle habits as tanning and smoking can cause them to occur prematurely. Since fine li ...Continue Reading