Posts by Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist
A BOTOX AND DYSPORT COMPETITOR: THE FDA APPROVED XEOMIN FOR THE TREATMENT OF FROWN LINES.
Merz Aesthetics announced that the FDA has approved incobotulinum toxin A (Xeomin) for the temporary improvement in the appearance of frown lines. This product was approved by the FDA in July of 2010 for the treatment of cervical dystonia and blepharospasm, but has recently been approved for cosmetic use in the U.S.A. This product has been…
Read MoreDOES USING SUNSCREEN INCREASE MY RISK OF GETTING SKIN CANCER?
This is a common question that I am asked that has a complicated answer. To put it simply, the answer is maybe. Studies have shown that people who apply sunscreen regularly are more likely to experience painful, damaging sunburns. In fact, these persons had a 23% greater risk of multiple sunburns within the past year.…
Read MoreSKIN CANCER SCREENING PERFORMED BY A DERMATOLOGIST IS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN SELF-DETECTION
Although most people know of the dangers of skin cancer and even checking their skin periodically, Dermatologists are musch better at noticing subtle changes. Melanoma is the most dangerous of the common skin cancers and can be found by patients themselves, but new research reveals that self-detection is not as effective as screenings performed by…
Read MoreAN ASPIRIN A DAY MAY KEEP MELANOMA AWAY
In a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, patients who took an aspirin a day for more than five years had a 49% decreased risk of developing melanoma. Similarly, those who took NSAIDs (anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen) daily had a 43% decreased risk of getting melanoma.
Read MoreDYSPORT REBATE – SAVE $50 TO $100 OFF JULY 15TH, 2011 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
All patients will be eligible for a $50 rebate if treated during July 15 until September 30, 2011. In addition, former Botoxtm Cosmetic patients whom have been treated 3-12 months before their Dysport treatment will be eligible for an additional $50 rebate.
Read MoreTWO NEW DRUGS FOR ADVANCED MALIGNANT MELANOMA MAY IMPROVE SURVIVAL
Patients with advanced malignant melanoma taking the experimental drug, vemurafenib, were 63 percent less likely to dies than those who were given chemotherapy. After three months, patients had a 74 percent reduction in the risk of skin cancer progression and half had tumor shrinkage compared to chemotherapy. This drug is designed to be used in patients…
Read MoreWHAT IS THE BEST SOAP?
Cleansing the body with bar soaps is still the most popular way to wash the body, but most bar soaps contain sodium lauryl sulfate that strips away natural oils from the skin. Some organic soaps, such as Burt’s Bees, and Dove do not. In the past decade, companies have created moisturizing soaps that moisturize and…
Read MoreWHEN SHOULD I APPLY SUNSCREEN?
One should apply sunscreen every day to exposed skin, even if you are not going to be outside in the sun. While some of the suns ultraviolet rays cannot penetrate glass windows, some can, leaving you prone to these damaging effects if unprotected. For days when you will be indoors, apply sunscreen on the areas not covered by clothing,…
Read MoreVITAMIN D AND CALCIUM MAY REDUCE THE RISK OF MALIGNANT MELANOMA
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology showed that women whom have had non-melanoma skin cancer (i.e. basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma) that were taking both 1000 mg of calcium and 400 IU of Vitamin D3 were less likely to develop malignant melanoma than those whom were not taking these supplements. According to the US Institute of Medicine recommends…
Read MoreJUVEDERM OR RESTYLANE: WHICH IS BETTER?
To put it simply, Juvederm Ultra is very similar to Restylane. Both have similar results and last a similar amount of time. Because they are so similar, I put cost first as my determining factor on which product to use when every last drop counts. Whichever product costs less per cc (not syringe as they both…
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