Blog for NWFace
Welcome to the Northwest Face blog. Here you will find articles by our own physicians, staff and featured authors, all of which are open to comments and discussion. Please feel free to post your own comments to each entry. (Note that comments are moderated and comments you post may not appear immediately.)
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Fishermen’s Fall Festival
Posted in General on September 13, 2011
Dr. Voss (and her husband) will again participate in the Survival Suit Races at the Fishermen's Fall Festival... please come and join us: it's all for a good cause.
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My take on Zerona
Posted in Cosmetic Services on August 23, 2011
If you're looking into trimming away fat there is a lot of marketing for various procedures out there. Today I will look into the science behind Zerona and will try to explain it in lay language.
Zerona purports to use lasers to punch holes into fat cells so they 'bleed off' some lipid that is stored inside them. This lipid (liquid fat) is then redistributed by your body to other parts, and the fat cells remain as before.
In my opinion, if I am getting a procedure, I would
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Hyperhidrosis = Excessive Sweating
Posted in Dermatology on July 21, 2011
As summer gets underway, an embarrassing problem plagues many people as the temperature rises. We all sweat - but some people sweat more than others. Sweating enables our bodies to regulate heat since, if our bodies could not regulate heat, we would die.
However, some people sweat in excess of what is needed to regulate heat. This medical condition is called hyperhidrosis.
Most of us use antiperspirant to control sweating and deodorant for odor, but for people with
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Is your Makeup a Petri Dish?
Posted in Dermatology on July 20, 2011
A recent study found that bacteria and fungus can grow in common makeup brands. Fortunately, the study also provided some precautions that can reduce the likelihood that your makeup will become a petri dish.
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First of all, you may wonder why you should care if the little buggers are growing in your makeup. Other than the “yuck factor”, there are some genuine health concerns. First, if you have sensitive, dry or eczema prone skin, you are more likely to develop skin infections -
Swim for some good
Posted in General on July 14, 2011
Hi all,
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I'm gonna go "jump in the Lake" for a good cause- cancer research! As a dermatologist I have bemoaned the dearth of effective therapies for melanoma for many years. However, recently we have had some thrilling breakthroughs in melanoma treatment due to cancer research, but there is still far to go. As a physician I am excited about the future cures research can bring and want to do my part to help.
I'm participating in Swim Across America and will swim 2 miles - Page 3 of 17 pages < 1 2 3 4 5 > Last »