Posts by Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist
BEST OTC ACNE PRODUCT
Without question, the single most effective product for acne that is available without a prescription is benzoyl peroxide. All work equally as well for the face–2.5%, 5%, or 10%. Stronger does not mean better, just more drying. For the face, the gel works great. There are alcohol-based gels for oily skin, and water-based gels–for more…
Read MoreAVO. A NEW DRINKABLE SUNSCREEN: REALLY?
A 34-year old Dermatologist has come up with a drink, called AVO, containing over 30 vitamins and anti-oxidants that reduces one’s risk for sunburn. Will this replace traditional sunscreen? Can we just take a drink and go out in the sun? Not so fast! Although clinical studies show that one does burn less, it appears that this…
Read MoreMOST COSMETICS DO NOT WORK
Study Suggests Most Claims Reported on a Beauty Product Are Not Considered Truthful. CBS News (7/29) reports on its website that “a new study found fewer than one out of five” beauty product “claims was considered truthful by a panel of readers – and ads that used scientific language to describe the benefits were even less…
Read MoreMOST COSMETICS DO NOT WORK
Study Suggests Most Claims Reported on a Beauty Product Are Not Considered Truthful. CBS News (7/29) reports on its website that “a new study found fewer than one out of five” beauty product “claims was considered truthful by a panel of readers – and ads that used scientific language to describe the benefits were even less…
Read MoreTHE 60 MINUTE FACELIFT – NO KIDDING.
The Silhouette lift uses sutures placed under the skin to create an instant lift. A small incision is made above the sideburn hidden in the hair to insert the sutures. Usually four sutures are placed on reach side. With minimal risk, minimal downtime, this procedure is a great alternative to traditional facelift. It is performed…
Read MoreCHEAP PRESCRIPTIONS–GET FREE COUPONS ONLINE.
The price of prescription drugs in the United States is obnoxiously high. Just today, I was pricing out a topical medication for toenail fungus and the cost for a 4ml bottle was over $500. Really? Doxycycline, which cost $5 for 100 pills 2 years ago, was almost $200. I can’t imagine what some people are…
Read MoreNEW TREATMENT FOR ACTINIC KERATOSIS: DAYLIGHT PDT
Blue light photodynamic therapy (pdt) has been used for over a decade for the treatment of actinic keratosis, acne, and some superficial skin cancers, but has been associated with moderate discomfort during treatment. A new protocol using 2 and a half hours of natural sunlight instead of 16 minutes of blue light has been studied…
Read MoreWHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO AVOID GETTING WRINKLES?
Most facial wrinkles come from ultraviolet rays, from the sun or tanning beds. So, the best way to avoid getting more is to avoid getting sun damage. Avoiding midday sun, wearing protective clothing and hats, and, of course, using a good sunscreen. I recommend a sunscreen that is SPF 30 or higher with a high concentration…
Read MoreBOTOX, DYSPORT, WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Often I am asked if Botox and Dysport are the same. Or, more commonly, a patient will prefer one over the other. The simple answer is that the active molecule is essentially the same and the protein that surrounds it is different. For the most part, they work the same. Unfortunately, the units are different…
Read MoreTIME TO GET READY FOR SUMMER: WEIGHT LOSS TIPS NOT DIETS
Summer is around the corner and there is no better time to start getting in shape. This post is a little outside of our regular skin-care posts, but this is a common topic that comes up with my patients. In short, cardio exercise is great for exercising the heart. It does burn calories, but weight…
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