Like no other stage in our life, the female body goes through so many changes during middle age. The first appearance of wrinkles (passed off as laugh lines), the first gray hairs that you pluck out one by one until they get too numerous (had no one warned you that you’d get 7 gray hairs for each 1 you pulled out?), the memory lapses (fondly known as menopause moments), the failing eyesight (well, at least you can’t now clearly see your wrinkles, uh, laugh lines, in the mirror), the first hot flash and the amazing inconsistency of your menstrual cycles as you go through “the change” (first your period is AWOL for three months, then coming on twice in a fortnight, as though it had to make up for the missing days) are only some of the changes you’ll encounter as you enter menopause. It’s a good thing that it’s women who have go to through menopause, because men are too wussy to put up with it.Accepting these changes can take some physical adjustment and preparation on your part - you can stock up on economy sized wrinkle creams, maximum gray coverage hair dye, designer eyeglasses that come […]
When it comes to skin care, Dallas is about more than facials. This affluent Texas city has made non-surgical procedures like chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion and Botox treatments extremely popular and very common.
If you’re a Dallas resident and looking for more information on these five popular skin care treatments, read on for an overview of each procedure. You’ll also find tips on identifying a qualified skin care professional.
the Chemical Facial Peel in Dallas
Texas law stipulates that a chemical peel can only be performed by a licensed dermatologist, nurse or a specially certified esthetician working under the supervision of a dermatologist. Chemical peels requiring anesthesia must be performed in licensed facilities and under proper medical supervision.
Though a typical chemical peel treatment is brief, the procedure involves peeling away extremely thin layers of skin. Because of this, the treatment can be somewhat painful and clients are often prescribed a mild pain killer as part of their after-care.
Once your chemical peel is complete and you’re cleared to leave your doctor’s office, you’re advised to stay away from the sun or possible skin irritants. Patients should pack a sun hat and SPF sunscreen formulated for sensitive […]
If you have a skin problem such as acne, treatment will be dispensed based on the type of skin that you have. Skin types in human beings are; oily, normal and dry. People with oily skin tend to experience more skin problems such as acne because of the constant secretion of oil.
People suffering from dermatitis tend to find some measure of relief from responding to the itch that characterizes it. Itching yourself if you have dermatitis can worsen the condition and lead to further irritation. Dunking a towel in milk and placing it on the itchy areas of a dermatitis infected skin can provide a measure of relief.
Don’t try to get acne skin products without the supervision and care of a professional. Let your dermatologist be the one to prescribe skin care products for your acne or you will risk using the wrong ones. Acne skin products in the market vary from skin type to skin type and not knowing which one fits your skin type can be dangerous.
Icepacks can be used to reduce any skin itching irritation that you have. You can make an icepack by folding a piece of handkerchief or a piece of cloth and putting cold […]
