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Skin Care and Beauty

From sun exposure to aging, everyday factors harm your skin. Discover how to keep it healthy and cancer-free.

Healthy Summer Feet

Heed these tips to keep your feet and toenails healthy.

Protect Yourself in the Sun

Confused about UVA, UVB and SPF? Learn the best ways to protect your skin and stay healthy in the sun.

The Dark Side of Tanning

Tanning damages your skin. Learn safer ways to achieve a healthy glow.

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    Help for Common Skin Problems

    Discover preventive strategies and treatments for age spots, broken vessels and skin tags.

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    How to Catch Skin Cancer Early

    Skin cancer is curable when caught early. Learn how to perform skin self-exams and when to get checkups.

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    Living with Psoriasis

    Do you struggle with red, scaly patches or tiny bumps on your body? Here’s what you need to know.

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    Catherine Lenz

    Catherine Lenz, PA-C

    Sutter Medical Foundation

    What can be done about aging, thinning skin on the arms and legs as we get older? Is there a best ingredient in over-the-counter products? This is happening despite excellent nutrition and otherwise very good health.

    This question undoubtedly is asked by patients every day. Truth be told, there are preventive measures that can slow down the aging process, but sadly there is no way to completely avoid or reverse the aging pr... continue reading  about  What can be done about aging, thinning skin on the arms and legs as we get older? Is there a best ingredient in over-the-counter products? This is happening despite excellent nutrition and otherwise very good health.

    Catherine Lenz

    Catherine Lenz, PA-C

    Sutter Medical Foundation

    I'm nearing 40 and noticing frown lines between my eyebrows and was wondering if there was an ideal age to begin Botox. Is there an age at which it is too late?

    This is a great question! In fact, people between the ages of 18-65 can be treated with Botox. Those lines that form between the eyebrows are a result of powerful muscle contractions caused from concentration o... continue reading  about  I'm nearing 40 and noticing frown lines between my eyebrows and was wondering if there was an ideal age to begin Botox. Is there an age at which it is too late?

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    I've heard about laser skin treatments for collagen rejuvenation. Can you tell me how it works and how many treatments I'll need? Also, does the treatment hurt and what can I expect afterwards?

    There are two basic types of cosmetic laser treatments that offer skin rejuvenation. There are classified as ablative and non-ablative. The most effective for wrinkle removal and collagen regeneration is the CO... continue reading  about  I've heard about laser skin treatments for collagen rejuvenation. Can you tell me how it works and how many treatments I'll need? Also, does the treatment hurt and what can I expect afterwards?

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    After I gave birth to my child, skin tags started to appear on my neck. At first they were on the back and the sides. Now they're spreading to the front and other places on my body. They get painfully snagged, are unsightly, and it's affecting my life.

    The tendency to develop skin tags is a genetic one. Family members will often recall that their parents or grandparents were bothered by tags as well. It is possible that the high levels of estrogen that occur ... continue reading  about  After I gave birth to my child, skin tags started to appear on my neck. At first they were on the back and the sides. Now they're spreading to the front and other places on my body. They get painfully snagged, are unsightly, and it's affecting my life.

    Larry K. Fan

    Larry K. Fan, M.D.

    California Pacific Medical Center

    I've contemplated having a nose job because of a bump on my nose. I read about a non-surgical procedure that uses fillers, like Restylane, to reshape the nose. Can you tell me more about this? Are there risks involved? How often would I need to do this?

    Non-surgical nose reshaping is a popular alternative to traditional nose reshaping surgery for patients who seek to correct mild to moderate nasal imperfections without having to undergo surgery. In non-surgica... continue reading  about  I've contemplated having a nose job because of a bump on my nose. I read about a non-surgical procedure that uses fillers, like Restylane, to reshape the nose. Can you tell me more about this? Are there risks involved? How often would I need to do this?

    Karen Horton

    Karen Horton, M.D.

    California Pacific Medical Center

    Is a 68-year-old female a good candidate for breast augmentation?

    Breast augmentation is a personal decision some women choose to make during their lifetimes. A breast augmentation will increase the size of the breasts, and may add volume that has been lost with breastfeeding... continue reading  about  Is a 68-year-old female a good candidate for breast augmentation?

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    I get these little white bumps around my eyes/eyelids that come and go. I know these are common, but I heard they could actually be a sign of high cholesterol?

    Milia are pin-head sized white bumps on the face, often around the eyes. They are tiny cysts caused by "clogged oil glands" and are distantly related to the tendency for acne. Using greasy creams can create mil... continue reading  about  I get these little white bumps around my eyes/eyelids that come and go. I know these are common, but I heard they could actually be a sign of high cholesterol?

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    Can children get rosacea? I just read your article about it and think my 13-year-old might have it. Please let me know if that is possible. She has fair skin and red cheeks almost all the time. Sometimes her cheeks burn and they feel warm to the touch.

    Rosacea is very uncommon in children. It is much more common for children to have facial redness due to being born with very fair skin that is easily damaged by the sun. The classical child with concerns about ... continue reading  about  Can children get rosacea? I just read your article about it and think my 13-year-old might have it. Please let me know if that is possible. She has fair skin and red cheeks almost all the time. Sometimes her cheeks burn and they feel warm to the touch.

    Larry K. Fan

    Larry K. Fan, M.D.

    California Pacific Medical Center

    I recently read about cosmetic surgeons using endoscopes to perform face lifts and brow lifts. Besides small incisions, are there any other benefits to this procedure (cost, downtime, results)? Also I'm in my 50s. Would I still be a good candidate?

    An endoscope is a small camera that enables surgeons to work precisely through small incisions, which results in reduced scars and faster recovery. Endoscopic techniques in plastic surgery are useful for proced... continue reading  about  I recently read about cosmetic surgeons using endoscopes to perform face lifts and brow lifts. Besides small incisions, are there any other benefits to this procedure (cost, downtime, results)? Also I'm in my 50s. Would I still be a good candidate?

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