What Is Marfan Syndrome and What Are the Symptons?

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Posted by Heather Aarons on April 27, 2012 at 8:38 am

Marfan Syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that is caused by a mutation of the gene that encodes for a protein called fibrillin. This protein is important in the formation of the elastic fibers of connective tissue and individuals affected with Marfan Syndrome lack the full structural support provided by fibrillin. As a consequence, they suffer from weakened tissue and abnormalities in many structures, including the skeleton, lungs, eyes, heart and blood vessels. And it should not be confused with or related to the injectable dermal fillers used by radiesse Westchester experts to correct lost volume in skin.

Common visible signs of Marfan Syndrome include disproportionately long arms, legs, fingers, and toes in relation to the body, crowded teeth as a result of a arched mouth roof, curvature of the spine, protruding or indented breastbone, and nearsightedness or detached retinas. Marfan Syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder; therefore, there is a one in two chance of an affected parent passing it on to their child. However, in about twenty-five percent of cases, Marfan Syndrome occurred in individuals with unaffected parents. This “genetic accidents” resulted from a mutation that occurred in the sperm or the egg cells of the unaffected parents.

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Do Tattoos Increase Risk of Skin Cancer?

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Posted by Heather Aarons on April 19, 2012 at 5:58 pm

Tattooing, which is done by inserting ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment color, has always been questioned for its safety. Although it is a practice that has been around for centuries and is very popular in countries around the world, modifying the skin in such a way must have some negative health effect.  Or does it?

Dermatology and Radiesse Westchester specialists, for example, provide a number of safe and effective skin treatments that enhance aesthetics or skin health, all of which have been FDA approved.

Tattoos, on the other hand, are highly suspected to have hidden health risks due to the fact that many inks are made with metals. The color blue, for example, is known to be made with cobalt and aluminum and red mercury sulfide. Additionally, tattooing is traumatically damaging to the skin that is tattooed. Therefore, it is easy to conclude that it can contribute to skin cancer. There are studies that have been performed in recent years that show a few cases on cancer at a tattoo site; however, there was not enough evidence to prove that the tattoo directly caused the cancer.

Dr. Ariel Ostad, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at N.Y.U. Langone Medical Center in Manhattan, is reported in a New York Times article to explain that the link used to tattoo is unlikely to cause cancer since it is confined in the affected cells.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome treatment can improve acne

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Posted by Franco Cignelli on April 12, 2012 at 9:07 am

PCOSProper diagnoses and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome treatment can significantly improve acne in a select group of female patients, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which there is an imbalance of a woman’s female sex hormones. This hormone imbalance may cause changes in the menstrual cycle, skin changes, small cysts in the ovaries, trouble getting pregnant, among other problems.

At the American Academy of Dermatology, physicians agreed that PCOS should be considered in female patients with early and late onset acne, relapse that occurs after treatment, and persistence of acne beyond adolescence.

Several laboratory tests are typically used to diagnose PCOS but agreement on which tests to use is mixed.

Treatment options include combination oral contraceptives, glucocorticoids (for specific adrenal abnormalities), and anti-androgens.

For more information it is recommended that you speak with your family physician.

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Healthy Doctors, Healthy Patients

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on April 11, 2012 at 5:32 pm

Research continues to show that doctors that have healthy lifestyles and practice healthful behaviors such as exercising, using sunscreen and obtaining from smoking are more likely to help patients do the same.

Diet doctor Dallas team of weight loss and nutrition specialists has led their patients to successful and long-term health by teaching healthy habits and practices. Additionally, research also shows that doctors that are overweight are less likely to help obese patients lose weight. A study on this tendency was published less month in the journal Obesity.

According to New York Times article on eating healthy, Dr. Matt Everett, a physician from Ohio, was reported to comment how even doctors are human and struggled with the same things as patients do. However, as doctors, they set the example, and it is important to realize the influence they have on their patients. They represent knowledge and health expertise and if they appear to be unhealthy or overweight it will be difficult for patients to believe that they can be healthy by following their advice. Doctors, therefore, have an extra job to do, that may be the most challenging for some: “practicing what they preach”.

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Exercise may help prevent skin cancer

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Posted by Franco Cignelli on April 5, 2012 at 8:34 am

Exercise may prevent skin cancerA recent study found that exercise decreased the risk of skin cancer… in mice!

Researchers at Weight Loss Program Dallas joke that the effect is likely related to a smaller waist line.

For twenty weeks, researchers exposed mice to low doses of ultraviolet radiation, once a day, five days a week. This simulated the amount of UV radiation people normally get each day.

Mice who ran on a wheel had 62% fewer non-melanoma skin cancers than mice that didn’t exercise. Tumors in the active mice were also 85% smaller.

Researchers suspect that the protective effect is related to weight loss.

Excess fat cells in the body can block apoptosis, the body’s way of dealing with damaged cells. This can allow cancers to develop and grow. In addition, obesity and inflammation are both linked to many diseases in humans, such as heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. Weight loss, then, reduces inflammation and allows the body to clear out broken cells.

The results of this study are preliminary and will need to be evaluated in people. In general, though, exercise and a healthy weight are important in preventing obesity-related cancers.

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DHEA may have better results as a cream

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Posted by Franco Cignelli on March 20, 2012 at 7:25 am

DHEA better as cream

By age 35 hormone levels decline. You may experience decreased energy, less mental clarity, thinning skin, trouble sleeping, increased abdominal fat and reduced sex drive, among others.

The right DHEA supplement can improve many physical and mental symptoms of declining hormones. It has also been successful in improving female infertility.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a natural base building block for hormones including testosterone, and estrogen.

Levels of DHEA peak by age 25 and decline by 2% each year.

Medical research has shown that DHEA is better as a bioidentical cream absorbed in the skin, rather than as a pill supplement.

Studies argue that by taking a pill the liver filters out most DHEA before it can do any good, and what does get into the body is DHEA-S.

DHEA-S is a different pro-hormone and does not provide the same benefits as DHEA.

Science is showing that the skin is where we process most of the DHEA we make. DHEA is also a base for skin oil, called sebum; it has also been found to help protect the skin from carcinogens and improve skin hydration.

This is one of the first studies to prove the effectiveness of bioidentical DHEA cream, and its anti-aging qualities.

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States Joining to Restrict Tanning Bed Use by Minors

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on March 18, 2012 at 7:50 pm

Now eighteen states will be passing restrictions on the use of indoor tanning devices for individuals under 18, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. An additional five states are also considering implementing parental consent.

Currently California is the only state that upholds strict regulations for minors and prohibits anyone under the age of 18 years from using a tanning bed.

Tanning salons are commonplace throughout the United States and over the last decade have grown popular among adolescents in high school and even middle school.

Many dermatologists, despite the associated advantages for their medical bill collections due to the increased rate of skin cancer allegedly due to indoor tanning, are agreeing that this practice needs to be regulated and even halted.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, over 30 million people and 2.3 million teens frequent indoor tanning devices each year.

A Los Angeles dermatologist, Moy, cited in a USA article about this report, explains that tanning is unmistakably linked to increased risk of developing skin cancer and the risks are far greater for younger people.

The ban would undoubtedly affect the entire tanning industry, however, the facts and cancer risks go no longer be ignored.

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What Is a Skin Peel?

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on March 12, 2012 at 4:19 am

A chemical peel is a treatment to enhance the texture of facial skin using a chemical solution that removes dead skin.

According to dermatologist Westchester specialists at Abadir Associates, chemical peels have been used for over 100 years as a way of shredding damaged skin cells and in the United States thousands of patients are administered skin peel treatments annually.

Different kinds of chemical peels are used depending on the patient’s skin condition. One type of chemical used is the alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), which are natural acids found in sugar cane juice and lactic acid found in sour milk and tomato juice. AHAs are used for mild chemical peels to treat fine wrinkles, dry areas, acne, and uneven pigmentation.

A second type of chemical commonly used is beta hydroxy acid (BHA), which is a stronger chemical used to penetrate more deeply into the skin to remove acne or other types of skin blemishes.

Specialists, such as dermatologist in CT at Abadir Associates, that administer this treatment recommend it because it creates an even and controlled shredding of damaged skin cells. While some chemicals peels are available for purchase and are given without a medical license, it is suggested to use a professional, such as dermatologists, given the strength of these chemicals and to avoid unintended damage and improper use.

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Botox Injections May Treat Depression, Says Study

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on February 28, 2012 at 11:13 am

Botox, the neurotoxin used to treat wrinkles and unwelcome brow lines, is now suspected to have depression fight properties according to a new study.

Botox doctor ct specliasts at Abadir Associates, for example, have had years of success treating patients, both men and women, with the FDA approved Botox Cosmetic  to soften and smooth out lines and wrinkles.  It is a preferred treatment to surgery.

Given the findings of this new study, another very beneficial and sought treatment may be found in botox.

The study was conducted by researchers at Basel University Hospital and with their colleagues at Hanover’s school of Medicine in Germany. They found that by injecting the botox toxin into a specific part of the brain the study participants had significant and quick relief from the symptoms of depression. The researchers tests on 30 patients that all had long-standing symptoms of depression. Half of the study participants were given botox and the other half a placebo. Patients given botox showed significant relief from their symptoms.

The results of the study were recently published by the Basel University Hospital in the Journal of Psychiatric Research.

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Can Vibration Therapy Eliminate Cellulite?

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on February 24, 2012 at 12:20 pm

Cellulite is characterized by skin changes in the form of dimpling in women that are past the age of puberty. Areas that are affected by cellulite are commonly in the pelvic region, lower limbs, and abdomen. While it is not a major health concern, it can cause aesthetics problems for women. Consequently, there are many treatments and creams on the market that claim to reduce or eliminate it.

Rehability and pain management Freehold New Jersey clinic utilizes a treatment called whole body vibration therapy that provides many muscular and skeletal benefits. This same technique has also been found to help eliminate and reduce the presence of cellulite.

Some studies show that whole body vibration enhances the body’s natural ability to eliminate harmful toxins and lymphatic waste by improving overall circulation in the body. Areas of the skin that are swelled and dimpled often lack circulation such that they hold and retain waste. Body vibration helps move static fluids so that they can better be removed from the body. This also improves skin tone and elasticity. However, you will find a lot of conflicting information on the effectiveness of vibration therapy for treating cellulite, but it may be worth the try if you are looking to get rid of your cellulite. Combined with exercise and healthy diet you will increase your chances of having success with this type of treatment.

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