Over the last three decades, society's definition of beauty for women is a body with well-defined muscles and very little body fat. This has led to the identification of the medical condition known as cellulite, and marketers everywhere are capitalizing on women's attempts to remedy this unsightly condition.
Since the Food and Drug Administration approval of one form of botulinum toxin, it has been widely reported that patients are attending so called "Botox(r) parties" for the administration of this drug. Botulinum toxin treatments being performed in casual social settings rather than in a controlled medical environment contradicts the seriousness of this medical procedure.
On an average day in the United States, more than 1 million people invest both time and money visiting tanning salons. However, what many don't realize is that the damage they receive from the indoor lamps is just as dangerous as outdoor sun exposure and can lead to the same deadly consequences.
The Arizona Diamondbacks and the American Academy of Dermatology are teaming up to help strike out skin cancer by practicing sun-safe behavior and conducting skin self-examinations. The Diamondbacks will demonstrate the importance of skin cancer prevention and detection when players, coaches, front office staff and family members are screened for skin cancer on Melanoma Monday, May 6.
The American Academy of Dermatology and the U.S. Soccer Foundation are teaming up to promote sun safety through a new public awareness initiative entitled, "Make Sun Safety Your Goal." This unique partnership will raise awareness about the simple steps the public can take to prevent skin cancer -- whether they are a coach, a player, a parent, or a fan.
If you think you look better with "a little sun," even though you are aware of the health risks of overexposure to the sun or think wearing sunscreen helps you prevent sunburn and get a good "base tan," you're not alone. According to a recent survey by the American Academy of Dermatology, many people have misconceptions about appropriate sun safety precautions, including a great number who still believe that getting a tan is healthy.
Every high school student knows that on any given day, they could get burned for something. If they don't study hard enough, they might not pass an exam. If they don't show up for practice before a big game, they might not be in the starting line-up. And now, new research suggests that high school students might get burned another way -- from the sun.
The American Academy of Dermatology will partner with United Airlines to screen its employees for skin cancer at its corporate headquarters in Elk Grove, Ill., and its hub at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago as part of the AAD's annual Melanoma Monday. AAD members will volunteer their time to participate in this special screening on Melanoma Monday, May 6.
The American Academy of Dermatology invites you to attend the 2002 Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month Press Conference to learn about the latest research and important news in skin cancer.
Having a good hair day doesn't just happen by chance. It happens when taking care of your hair becomes just as important as taking care of your skin. But what do you do when your hair has been damaged by every day styling, and chemical processing, dyeing or perming? Is there any solution for fly-away hair, dullness and faded color? Understanding how hair damage can occur is the best defense against both preventing it and repairing it.
Turning back the hands of time isn't as simple as searching for the fountain of youth or a "miracle in a jar" at the local drugstore. The process of protecting yourself from ultraviolet radiation and reversing photoaging takes more than an instant or a miracle. It takes the medical advice of a dermatologist, the correct formulations and the most effective method to deliver vitamins to the skin.
While we all know that Olympians spend years of training to compete in their sport, what we may not realize are the countless skin conditions they've battled over the years as a result. But these conditions do not affect only full-time athletes, but recreational athletes as well.
When you look in the mirror, what's the first thing you notice? If you're like most people, you usually focus on the things you would like to change - from acne scars to the fine lines and wrinkles of sun damage. But some people see shades of blue or green from facial veins that commonly appear under or around the eye area.
Do the fine lines and wrinkles that have been slowly creeping up on you give away your age? Or, even worse, do they make you look even older than you are? If your answer is yes to either question, you're not alone. But now, thanks to recent advances in the field of dermatology, new soft tissue fillers can erase those telltale signs of aging and help restore a more youthful appearance.
As new resurfacing treatments became available that offer quicker results and shorter recovery times, many patients opt for these procedures over dermabrasion. But for patients whom the newer alternative resurfacing treatments aren't appropriate, many dermatologists and patients are again looking to dermabrasion as the treatment of choice.
Unsightly and painful leg veins affect up to 50 percent of the population by the time they reach middle age. Because of the hormonal changes during menopause, women are more affected then men. Women who are concerned with the appearance of their spider veins spend time masking their veins with clothing, cosmetics or in the worst case - a suntan. For these women, there is a better option.
In this era of concern about reversing the signs of sun-damaged and over exposed skin, dermatologists have taken lasers and chemical peels to the next level to provide their patients with a myriad of options. First popularized for the face, laser resurfacing and chemical peels are now available to treat non-facial skin, such as the chest, neck and upper extremities, where sun exposure frequently occurs.
For many women with large breasts, neck, back and shoulder pain are common complaints. Indentations of the bra, difficulty in choosing a bra and discomfort of having large breasts, particularly during exercise, are equally troublesome. Until recently, breast reduction options have been primarily limited to a common surgical procedure called surgical mammoplasty. Today, however, women who are searching for breast reduction have a new alternative.
The American Academy of Dermatology will hold its 60th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, February 22-27, 2002 at the Morial Convention Center. Anticipated attendance is over 15,000.
Athletes, spectators and anyone outside during the winter, risk overexposure to the sun, because most people assume the winter sun is weaker and less dangerous than the summer sun and therefore do not wear proper sun protection. However, two recent studies show that if you're at a higher altitude, for example, in Salt Lake City, and especially watching the skiing events, your risk of developing a sunburn is greater.
In response to the growing need for timely and accurate information about bioterrorism, the American Academy of Dermatology has expanded its web site, www.aad.org, to feature the latest information about bioterrorism for the public.
For millions of women, it happens like clockwork every month: the bloating, irritability, fatigue and acne outbreaks associated with menstruation. Studies have shown that acne has an underlying hormonal basis, however, there has never been any evidence to determine the ways in which the different stages of the menstrual cycle affect acne in women.
According to a new study, a woman's skin type and her facial movements throughout the day actually removes foundation from the face, decreasing the photoprotection, leaving skin prone to sun exposure.
Since its inception, advances by dermatologists have increased the safety and efficacy of liposuction from a time when the equipment was somewhat cumbersome and the recovery time was often long and painful. Thanks to the efforts of dermatologists, liposuction has been transformed into a safe cosmetic procedure with a rapid recovery.
Imagine your face flushing even when you're not embarassed. Imagine struggling with a noticeable facial skin condition that you assumed you'd outgrown. These are the challenges that adults with rosacea struggle with everyday, along with trying to cover the symptoms of this common condition. However, the visible signs of rosacea can now be successfully treated with combination therapies, such as chemical peels and lasers.
The latest chemical peels and lasers are revolutionizing the way dermatologists approach the basic skin condition of acne. For patients who are dealing with acne that has not responded to topical or oral medications, dermatologists now have a variety of treatment therapies that can be used in combination to successfully treat acne. These new treatments can also be used on any lingering effects of the condition such as scarring.
The American Academy of Dermatology urges patients to select a qualified dermatologist for cosmetic surgery. The AAD recommends patients ask a series of questions and consider the training and credentials before they decide if a physician is the right choice for them.
Approximately 80 million Americans are affected by venous disease. While some people can manage masking the cosmetic problems associated with leg veins, others can't ignore the persistent leg pain and other physical symptoms caused by this common medical condition.
For one of the most common types of skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, a skin growth called actinic keratosis can be the earliest sign of skin cancer. If diagnosed before they become skin cancers, actinic keratoses (AKs) can be removed using one of several new therapies and treatments. And the latest technology is also allowing dermatologists to develop preventative treatments that can help patients avoid AKs in the future.
Imagine an itch that just won't go away. And it's not just on your arm or leg, it could be all over your body. What if this itch was accompanied by red, scaly patches of skin that were highly visible and, worst of all, hard to treat? If you're one of the 15 million Americans who suffers from the chronic skin condition known as eczema, you know the feeling.
Dermatologists are utilizing lasers today to successfully treat common skin, hair and nail conditions, as well as traumatic skin injuries. Even infants and children can benefit from this new generation of lasers that do not injure the skin's surface, may cause only minimal discomfort during treatment and require little or no downtime.
Dermatologists have discovered a scientific and technological alternative to the fountain of youth. A new technique known as fat rebalancing offers patients the opportunity to use their own fat to literally turn back the hands of time and restore their youthful appearance.
For the six to seven million Americans with the chronic skin condition psoriasis, being uncomfortable on the outside often mirrors the sufferer's sense of self-esteem on the inside. While there are many treatments for psoriasis, there is no known cure. Thanks to research pioneered primarily by dermatologic surgeons, a new laser treatment shows promising results in treating psoriasis.
What if there was a treatment that would eliminate your frown lines and crow's feet in 30-minutes? What if there was a skin rejuvenation treatment that would let you leave your dermatologist's office immediately after treatment, and make your wrinkles disappear? The answer to these questions is--today there is.
The American Academy of Dermatology invites you to attend Derm Update 2001, Innovations: Changing the Face of Dermatology, to learn about the latest advances in treating dermatologic conditions that affect people of all ages.
The next time you're in line at a fast food restaurant and hear someone ask to "hold the tomato," you may not realize that there might be more to this request than a simple dislike of tomatoes. A recent study found that avoiding certain balsam-related foods and spices - including tomatoes - can improve a common dermatologic condition known as contact dermatitis.
Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, claimed the life of Maureen Reagan, daughter of former President Ronald Reagan, last week at her home in California at the age of 60. Ms. Reagan courageously battled melanoma for five years. During that time, she was a tireless crusader in raising awareness of skin cancer detection and prevention.
Acne is a common medical condition that affects up to 80 percent of people between 11 and 30 years of age. Even after the unsightly whiteheads, blackheads and pustules have been successfully treated, many people are left with disfiguring acne scars that serve as a cruel reminder of this difficult condition.
In 1990, the United States deployed over 500,000 troops to the Persian Gulf region. As with all Veterans of military campaigns and wars abroad, returning stateside often has physical and psychological effects on the men and women returning home. Often these physical effects and battle wounds appear immediately, however, there are some dermatological conditions that can remain dormant for years.
A new generation of lasers and techniques are allowing dermatologists to use lasers on ethnic-skinned patients with improved results.
Each year, more and more people are turning to cosmetic procedures to erase the telltale signs of aging. Thanks in part to new minimally invasive treatments pioneered primarily by dermatologists, women -- and men -- have a variety of options to choose from that meets their criteria.
What was once an innovative way to treat the tell tale signs of aging, botulinum toxin is now being used successfully to help curb medical conditions ranging from excessive sweating to pain.
A walk down any cosmetics aisle will reveal a confusing array of products with different ingredients. So, how do consumers know which products are the most effective? Dermatologists can help consumers wade through the hype and select the correct products for their skin type.
During pregnancy, changes in the skin, hair and nails are common. The correct diagnosis and treatment of these conditions during pregnancy are essential to ensure the health of both mother and baby.
While many warm-weather enthusiasts will be tossing a bottle of sunscreen into their beach bag, the majority of them will return home sunburned from not using their sunscreen correctly.
A recent study shows that the UV exposure received from a tanning bed may be just as harmful to the skin as outdoor sun exposure, leading to the same molecular alterations believed to be necessary for the development of skin cancer.
Although sun avoidance and the use of sunscreen is designed to block the first step in the sun damage process, dermatologists are now conducting research into how the development of skin cancer and photoaging can be altered between the time the initial damage occurs and the time it appears on the skin.
According to a recent study, middle-aged and older men are not detecting melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, in its early stages when it is most curable.
Sunscreen, one of the most important items to include in a first aid kit, does more than prevent sunburns; using it saves lives.
The American Academy of Dermatology will partner with The Weather Channel to screen its employees for skin cancer at The Weather Channel's corporate headquarters in Atlanta as part of the AAD's annual Melanoma Monday, May 7.
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