by Jodi | Dec 26, 2013 | Skinformation, Sun
Question: I had an injury to my shoulder earlier this year and while the wound has mostly healed and is no longer scabby, the resulting scar is still painful, raised, hard and lumpy. It’s bigger and uglier than the original wound. What can I do? Answer: There...
by Jodi | Oct 30, 2013 | Children, Health, Skinformation
Question: I’ve been reading more and more about using coconut oil for hair and skin. Do you think this is a good idea? Can you tell me how to buy coconut oil and how to use it properly? Answer: I love coconut oil as an added treat for hair and skin (as long as...
by Jodi | Sep 12, 2013 | Skinformation, Sun, Uncategorized
Question: As I’ve moved through my thirties and into my forties, I’ve noticed a marked change in my facial skin. I have some dark spots and discolorations and my face seems thinner overall and a little more sallow. I’ve heard about using a Retin-A...
by Jodi | Jul 25, 2013 | Eyes, Skin Cancer Prevention, Skinformation, Sun
Well, I’ve been saying this to my patients for years: Daily sunscreen use prevents the ugly results of photo-aging (spots, roughness and wrinkles caused by years of cumulative sun exposure which speeds up your skin’s natural aging process) and finally a...
by Jodi | Jun 3, 2013 | Cancer Prevention, Health, Skin Cancer Prevention, Skinformation, Sun
Question: I’ve read many accounts online about an alternative therapy of using an herbal “Black Salve” to treat skin cancer, but then I also saw many scary photographs and read many scary stories of disfiguring skin damage from the treatment....
by Jodi | May 21, 2013 | Skin Cancer Prevention, Skinformation, Sun
Question: I have a dark brown oval-shaped spot on my forehead and a cluster of them on my upper chest. I’ve heard them called age spots, sun spots and liver spots. What are they and how can I get rid of them? Answer: These spots are medically called solar...
