Botox is a purified form of botulinum toxin produced by bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. In human excess of botulinum toxin causes severe life threatning poisoining called botulism,where severe neuro-muscular paralysis occurs resulting in respiratory paralysis and finally death. Whereas Botox as ...
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Treatment Of Wrinkles And Sun Spots With Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser
When she looked in the mirror, 48 year-old Margaret Miglia didn’t like what she saw. To combat the fine lines and brown spots that began to appear on her face with age, she sought help at the University of Michigan ...
Risk Of Melanoma Is Related To The Pattern Of Sun Exposure
In a study to assess the risk of melanoma in relation to its tumour site and latitude, it was shown that risk of melanoma at different body sites is associated with different amounts and patterns of sun exposure. Recreational sun ...
Coming Up With That Perfect Tattoo Design
If you are looking for the perfect tattoo design for your new tattoo and you don’t like the idea of picking something off of the flash on the wall, here are some great ideas to help you come up with ...
Understanding The Relationship Between Vitiligo And Diet
Vitiligo is a common,acquired disease affecting 1% to 2% of the population with women being more affected then men. Over the years, the neurological, biochemical, immunological and genetic aspects of the pathobiology of this enigmatic disorder have been explored. Vitiligo ...
Safe And Effective Treatment Of Acne Vulgaris With Photopneumatic Therapy
Photopneumatic Therapy is an FDA cleared therapy and is the first painless procedure for treatment of sun damaged and aging skin. Current research showed it is also highly effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris. A wide variety of laser ...
Efficacy of Acitretin Therapy for Nail Psoriasis
Treatment of isolated nail psoriasis is difficult and often unsatisfactory. Information about the efficacy of systemic treatments on nail psoriasis is scarce because most studies on skin psoriasis do not focus on the nail changes. Nail involvement occurs in up ...
Acne in children
Acne in children is not uncommon and can be seen in the first year of life, early childhood, prepubertal age, and puberty. However, in mid-childhood, between 1-7 years, acne is uncommon, and when it is encountered it should be evaluated ...
Acne in pregnancy
Acne and pregnancy interact in a variable way. In the majority, pregnancy has a beneficial effect on the activity of acne, and this is through the sebosuppressive effect of estrogens. In a small number of cases, there is a flare-up ...
The Secret Behind Aloe Vera Plant
Aloe vera is a natural product that is now a day frequently used in the field of cosmetology. Though there are various indications for its use, controlled trials are needed to determine its real efficacy. The aloe vera plant, its ...