Tuesday 26 April 2011

Look and feel great - Botox has recently been approved for the prevention of chronic migraines.

April 12, 2011 /EIN Presswire/ -- Beyond the aesthetic benefits, Botox has recently been approved for the prevention of chronic migraines. This news comes after a trial of more than 1,300 patients showed that Botox dramatically helps in reducing the frequency of headaches. Lee Tomkins, the Director of Migraine Action, stresses that Botox is not a "cure" but he goes on to say, "if they (migraine sufferers) get half the attacks, it can really improve their quality of life."

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Monday 25 April 2011

Check your moles regularly, learn to do self skin exams

Early detection of skin cancers — particularly melanomas — is crucial to treatment. You can help protect yourself with regular at-home body inspections, says Dr. Melissa Schwarzschild of Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists in Richmond, Va. "You can be proactive and alleviate anxiety," she says.

Do regular inspections. Check all of your moles about every six months, especially if you have lots of them or have a personal or family history of skin cancer. See a dermatologist once a year for a routine full-body check.

Get to know your moles. Know their location, size and color.

Look for new or changing moles. It's normal to develop new moles into your early 20s, but not beyond. Pay attention to any new growths or moles that have changed in size, color or shape.

Take pictures. If you have lots of moles, keeping up with potential changes is difficult. One good idea: take photographs every six to 12 months; save and date the images on a computer and review as needed. You may find a "scary" mole has always been there — or that it is in fact new.

Beware of pink or black. Normal moles and other benign skin growths typically are varying shades of tan to brown. Melanomas may be black or less commonly pink, while other skin cancers tend to be pink and are often scaly. See your dermatologist if you notice a pink or black lesion.

Check "hidden" spots. Don't overlook the soles of your feet or your genital area; ask a partner or friend to check your back and have your hairdresser inspect your scalp. Skin cancers can appear even in areas where the sun doesn't shine.

Source (Daily Press (Newport News, Va)

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Wednesday 13 April 2011

Bikini season is just around the corner, laser hair removal is a safe and effective way to remove unwanted hair

Laser hair removal is one of the fastest growing popular services for the removal of unwanted body hair. The hair can be on your back, arms, chin, etc. Top 5 benefits of this procedure are:

1. Laser hair removal can result in permanent removal of unwanted hair. Statistics show that 60-95% of targeted hair is permanently gone after 6 months of treatments. No more stubble!

2. Save money and time. You will save both by not having to remove hair for the rest of your life.

3. Laser hair removal is an effective treatment for ingrown hairs. No irritating skin and red bumps caused by ingrown hairs.

4. Laser hair removal procedure is much shorter than other methods such as electrolysis.

5. The procedure is virtually painless. Some patients have mild discomfort and take pain medication, but compared to other methods, laser hair removal involves less pain.

Click here for FAQ's about this procedure.

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