The skin is the body's largest organ, and dermatologists specialize in diagnosing and treating the many conditions and diseases that can manifest within it. Dermatologists, however, are not interchangeable. There is a wide variety of advanced training available for dermatologists, and they may specialize further into one of several categories. Choosing the right type of … [Read more...]
How Stress Affects Your Skin
Stress is part of the body's natural, protective response system. It can help you out of a dangerous situation, or make you perform better at work and in life. However, if stress is not managed properly it can have a negative effect on work, relationships and even your skin. Stress can cause aging, wrinkles, blemishes and even skin cancer. On the other hand, happiness can … [Read more...]
Wise Skin Care: Saving Your Face From the Sun
While you are in your youth you may not realize how important your skin is, especially the skin on your face. Heading to the beach, not wearing sunglasses while you drive, and forgetting to take your makeup may not even phase you. However, all of the situations just mentioned and more play a big part in how healthy your skin will be for the rest of your life. It's never too … [Read more...]
Review: DPL Therapy System – Deep Penetrating Light for Pain Relief and Skin Rejuvenation
We were recently introduced to the DPL Therapy System. “DPL” stands for “Deep Penetrating Light”. The DPL is a FDA approved/cleared system with infrared and red LED lights used for pain treatment and skin rejuvenation. This review includes our impressions of the DPL from out of the box to real usage on a variety of skin and pain conditions. I also describe the technology behind … [Read more...]