Between Zeus and the Salmon is a book in the form of an open access manuscript. The manuscript provides a hefty amount of reading for anyone who attempts it, and is well worth the effort. That’s because it covers the…
A new device is showing changes in port wine stains after laser therapy. Four patients underwent five laser treatments and the results were compared to the port wine stain changes. The device uses spatial frequency domain imaging which shows a…
Many injectables exist on the market, so it’s hard to keep them straight. Two of the major injectables consist of Botulinum Toxin A: Botox and Dysport. RealSelf doctors” point out the following distinctions between the two: “We are getting [Dysport]…
Kopelson Clinic kept this week’s beauty posts pretty helpful, if I do say so myself. 😉 Tailoring Skin Therapies for Patients of Color on 9/10/12 features ways that dermatologists of all colors must take into account all the colors of…
Male menopause gets almost zero acknowledgement in the media and everyday life. But it exists and changes how men feel as well as how they look. The correct name for this period is “andropause”. Men lack the common and sudden…
The link between what you eat and how you look and feel has never been clearer. Over the last several years, a culture of food awareness has blossomed in North America. Still, the legacy of fast food and the TV…
Stem cells could be created on command to fight aging. The protein Nanog acts in embryonic stem cells—and in the early embryo—to maintain pluripotent cells. Now researchers say the pluripotent cells are closer to being produced from adult cells via…
Telomerase is an enzyme that lengthens the life of mice in lab studies, but how it affects human aging remains unclear. That is because of the difference in humans and mice in addition to aging and telomere biology. Scientists from…
Breasts show age just like the face does. This comes from changes in skin and shape. The causes of these changes are related to genetics as well as environmental factors such as drinking, smoking, and multiple pregnancies. There are also…
Dark spots from sun damage, often referred to incorrectly as “age spots” or “liver spots”, is one of the most visible signs of aging. After years of repeated sun exposure without adequate protection pile up, a person can begin to…
Rejuvenation biotechnology requires a firm grasp of the present achievements in anti-aging efforts and progress; confidence in its future success and wide spread application without aggrandizing. A realistic assessment of where biotechnology stands furthers its progress. But current cultural trends…
Dr. Dennis Gross has come up with another break through in skin care. His newest elixir is called Ferulic Acid and Retinol Brightening Solution, and it reduces fine line and wrinkles. Ferulic acid is a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent…