Dermatology

FDA proposes warnings to young people on tanning beds and devices

2013-05-06 16:08:00

The nearly 3 in 10 white girls of high school age who use indoor tanning beds likely will soon come face-to-face with a new and stiffer warning aimed at young people eager to get that sun-kissed glow in a hurry: Don't. Faced with mounting evidence...

How your skin can survive winter beautifully

2013-02-23 00:00:00

Winter does a number on skin, from head to toe. But it's possible to resist letting the dry winter air wring every drop of moisture from your skin. "It's an environmental problem," says Nicholas Perricone, dermatologist and author of "Forever Young: The...

Beauty metals: The 24-karat spin

2012-12-23 00:00:00

The holidays are the season of sparkle. And that goes for beauty treatments as well as for Christmas trees. Spas and beauty companies are capitalizing on the allure of jewels and precious metals, hoping to harness radiance and a feeling of indulgence by...

Shining a light on sunscreen guidelines

2012-06-30 00:00:00

It's a conundrum. You want to have fun in the sun, but you don't want skin cancer or — heaven forbid! — wrinkles. Maybe you think you have it made in the shade with sunscreen. But while most sun and skin experts would advise you to slather the...

Skin care in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond

2012-09-23 00:00:00

Every few months a new beauty trend, treatment or potion is revealed — the latest skin-tightening laser, an age-defying ingredient or a longer-lasting filler. But should a fresh-faced 20-year-old be using retinol creams? And when is the right time...

A pretty penny for prettier skin?

2012-11-11 00:00:00

Within three weeks of its launch at Barneys in New York and Los Angeles in October, more than 30 jars of 3LAB's new Super Cream had sold — this despite its $875 price tag. Elsewhere in the beauty market, demand is soaring for a $560 Bee Venom...

What's new in beauty and hair-care products

2012-09-09 00:00:00

It's a notion ingrained early: September, the start of the traditional school year, is a time to start over. For the nonstudent, that may mean cleaning out your closets, enrolling in an exercise class or recommitting to New Year's resolutions. It's also a...

Newest facial fillers that erase lines without surgery

2012-07-29 00:00:00

If you're over 40, you probably remember that first time someone called you "Ma'am" or "Sir." It almost surely hurt, no matter how young and fit you felt. Evidently, your age was showing in those wrinkles and sags. Some decide to live with it; others...

Better hair with less care

2012-06-02 00:00:00

We're putting more gels, dyes, herbs and general gunk in our hair than ever before. But, in fact, there's something beautiful about simplicity. "People say they have bad hair, and they need to do a lot to it," says Dr. Zoe Draelos, a consulting professor...

Michael Jackson's dermatologist resists medical board-ordered exams

2012-07-31 11:23:57

Cal State and faculty reach agreement; no pay raises included

2012-07-31 11:43:35

2 former Lynwood council members found guilty of corruption

2012-07-31 12:13:02

Dr. Mark Lowitt, a dermatologist at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, has been practicing in the field for 22 years. What does your job entail? The patient care part of my job involves medical care of thousands of different skin conditions.

2013-02-15 00:00:00

Advanced Dermatology Associates uses the latest techniques and technologies to deal with disorders affecting the skin, hair and nails, including microscopically controlled surgery for skin cancer and laser therapy for removing tattoos, birthmarks and prominent blood vessels.

2013-01-15 00:00:00

Cynthia Hernandez works at Advanced Dermatology Associates.

2012-12-04 00:00:00