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Menopause :: Alternative therapies for managing menopausal symptoms

Deciding whether to use hormone therapy (HT) after menopause is a difficult decision many women face as they age. Research has shown that HT is very effective for relieving menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. It can also reduce the risk of osteoporosis. However, there are also known health risks and uncertainties about long-term use. Recent research has demonstrated that long-term use of estrogen–either alone or in combination with progestin–results in more risks than benefits.

Tumor :: Growths hanging from both nostrils – Thuja

Mr. P., aged 24 years came to consult me for 2 small guava size growths hanging from both nostrils. These new growths so completely filled up his nostrils that he was not able to breathe.

Isolagen :: Unique face rejuvenation treatment – Isolagen

Unlike any other face rejuvenation treatments, Isolagen is totally unique because, by using your body?s own skin cells, it?s natures way of repairing and reversing the signs of ageing.

Heart Disease :: Tomography for congenital defects in the heart arteries

Electron-beam computed tomography (EBCT) is more accurate than conventional catheter angiography for identifying which adult patients face the greatest risk of sudden death from congenital abnormalities in the arteries supplying blood to the heart, according to a study in the September 2005 issue of Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions: Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.

Wrinkles :: Botulinum toxin therapy for facial wrinkles and lines – Botox

Botulinum toxin therapy for facial wrinkles and lines is an injection treatment to reduce facial expression lines. Botulinum toxin has been used for many years and is licensed for treatment of spasticity, and various facial tics and spasms. It is being increasingly used in medicine for treatment for tension headaches, migraine, and whiplash injuries to the neck, and is now licensed for the treatment of excessive axillary sweating, hyperhidrosis.

Skin Care :: Wider Use of New Laser Skin Treatments

Research reported today shows a previously experimental procedure, which combines a topical medication with laser skin treatment, will enable dermatologic surgeons to successfully reverse damage caused by excessive sun exposure, heal acne and other skin conditions, and remove some malignant and pre-cancerous skin tumors.

Skin Cancer :: Topical Cream Effective for Pre-Cancerous Facial Lesions

It?s well-known that unprotected sun exposure significantly heightens risk for skin cancer, but a study published in the current issue of Dermatologic Surgery showed that a new topical cream can remove common pre-cancerous skin lesions with a reduced rate of recurrence compared with other therapies.

Acne :: Stubborn truth about Acne

New Survey and Studies Debunk the Myths and Misconceptions About this Common Skin Condition

Acne :: Millions of women facing adult acne

For all too many women, the acne that they once feared would flare up just in time for prom as a teenager has resurfaced into their adult years – causing anxiety for events from weddings to job interviews. The reason? Chronic, persistent acne is a common medical condition for women who either have suffered with it since adolescence or for those who first develop it during adulthood. Either way, the physical and emotional toll that acne causes can be devastating.

Laser Peel :: Smooth the face and smooth fine wrinkles – laser resurfacing

In laser resurfacing, sometimes called “laser peel,” a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is used to remove areas of damaged or wrinkled skin, layer by layer. The procedure is most commonly used to minimize the appearance of fine lines, especially around the mouth and the eyes.