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Dermatology Blog with Heather Brannon, MD September 2006 Archive

By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com Guide to Dermatology since 2002

The History of Microdermabrasion

Saturday September 30, 2006
Microdermabrasion is a popular skin rejuvenation procedure. The concept of smoothing the skin by removing the top layers has been around since 1500 BC, but the modern microdermabrasion machine was ... Read More

Dermatologist Shares How Hormones Affect the Skin

Saturday September 23, 2006
Speaking at a conference of the American Academy of Dermatology, dermatologist Margaret Parsons, MD discussed how a woman's hormones throughout her life affect her skin, hair, and nails. Learn ... Read More

New Sunscreen Ingredient May Repair Sunburned Skin and Help Prevent Skin Cancer

Friday September 15, 2006
In an study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, researchers in England claim they have created an ingredient to add to sunscreen that inactivates certain chemicals that lead to ... Read More

What Causes Wrinkles

Friday September 8, 2006
Wrinkles are caused by many factors as we age. Find out more about the major causes of wrinkles including normal aging, sun effects, free radical damage, and others.
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