Many people I know are afraid to make regular visits to their physicians. For some reason, they have learned to be fearful of visiting a doctor and of what the visit might mean for them. I am increasingly grateful that my parents taught me to understand that going to a doctor is a privilege that not everyone in the world gets. As I have been raising my own five children, I have tried to help them understand as well that visiting a doctor of any kind is a privilege that should…
Cervical Cancer HPV Vaccine
Gardasil is a recently released vaccine aimed at protecting women against cervical cancer and the human papilloma virus (HPV) that causes it.
Types of Acne Treatment Solutions For Your Skin
There are 3 main skin types. Knowing what type of skin you have is the first step to effectively controlling your acne.
How To Remove Your Acne
Acne is an inevitable experience for most teenagers. It’s a universal enemy of most young adults and ironically a result of growing from child to adult. While it’s not entirely avoidable, there are ways to reduce one’s acne.
Dermatologists worldwide have been battling acne for years – most of them are consulted after the acne has started. And what they contribute is great expertise, medications, tips on good hygiene, and emotional support that confirms that some acne is a …
iPledge for Accutane
iPledge is a new computerized registry for patients taking the drug Accutane (isotretinoin). It has been mandatory since March 31, 2006.