Posted on January 13th, 2012
Acne is the number-one skin disease in the world and is an equal opportunity offender. It does not discriminate against race, age or gender and unfortunately, acne is chronic too — meaning it is reoccurring and persistent. However, as acne never gives up, neither can its possessor and in order
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Posted on October 26th, 2011
Here are some photos from our “Best of LA” video shoot.
Posted on October 26th, 2011
Posted on October 26th, 2011
Thank you to everyone that made our “Day of Beauty” a success. Here are some photos that we would like to share with you from the event.
Posted on October 12th, 2011
By Bernard I Raskin, M.D. By now everyone has heard of the cosmetic benefits of Botox® for treating wrinkles. Now there is another great use for this product. Botox® is also used for treating a condition called hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis is the over production of sweat typically on the palms, feet,
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Posted on October 12th, 2011
By Bernard I. Raskin, M.D. Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, Milk & Cookies, Gin & Tonic, all great combinations. When we hear these words together their impact is much greater than individually. The same goes for treatments. Many people think that one laser “does it all”, but in reality it’s
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Posted on October 12th, 2011
Skincare companies are constantly telling us about their latest “wonder cream” or “new” ingredient, but how can you tell if they work. First, let me tell you about how products are tested. For claims about increasing moisture, often times participants are told to discontinue all skincare products for several weeks
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Posted on October 12th, 2011
The word Botox is now a part of our common vocabulary, but just like Kleenex and Xerox, it is a brand name. And now in the USA, there is finally some competition in the “Neurotoxin” category. The product is called Dysport. Here are some basic differences: Botox and Dysport have
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Posted on October 12th, 2011
By Bernard I. Raskin, M.D. Ultraviolet light causes many forms of damage to your skin cells. The ultraviolet light rays cause breaks in your DNA which often results in cancer years later. Ultraviolet light smashes into cell proteins causing atomic particles to shoot off at high speeds and smash into
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Posted on October 12th, 2011
By Bernard I. Raskin, M.D. More than 80% of us at some point in our lives will be affected by acne. To better treat acne first we have to understand acne. Acne is caused by infected oil glands. Normally the oil glands provide necessary moisture to the outer layer of
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