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Volume 26
Number 3

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Cover story:

Women & Skin Health

The most lethal form of skin cancer, called melanoma, is increasing rapidly, particularly in women. In fact, women under age 40 comprise the fastest growing group of skin cancer patients. The good news is that most skin cancers are nearly 100 percent curable if discovered early and treated promptly. Find out what the experts have to say about the best ways to protect your skin this summer, why tans gained in tanning beds are no less damaging to your skin and more. In addition, find out about the latest treatments for common skin conditions, including acne, rosacea and psoriasis. Full story

Seeing a Dermatologist
If you thought you were finished with dermatologists when you outgrew your teenage acne, think again. Studies find that a physician's ability to identify potentially precancerous lesions is based on the doctor's training in that area, and no one is better trained to spot suspicious spots than a dermatologist. Full story

Lunchtime Facials
It used to be that the only way to get younger looking skin after a certain age was to put yourself under the surgeon's knife. No longer. Today, women can choose from a variety of noninvasive approaches to stem time's ravages, ranging from Botox injections to laser treatments to chemical peels. Full story

Departments:

Lifestyle Corner: What's Good for You is Good for Your Face by Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH
Ever noticed how whatever is going on in your life seems to show up on your face? If we're stressed, we can expect acne and dark circles under our eyes. If we're dehydrated, our skin looks dry and flaky. If we're sick, our face appears pale. Did you know that what you eat and how you live your life can lead to smoother, healthier skin? Full story

Ages & Stages: Your Skin Through the Ages
From the silky smoothness of a baby's skin to the deep wrinkles of an 80 year-old, perhaps nothing reflects the movement of time so well as our skin. Find out what to expect during infancy and childhood, your 20s and 30s, perimenopause and menopause and beyond. Full story

Ask the Expert: Common Questions about Skin Health
"I've heard that we don't get enough vitamin D, so we should get more time in the sun. Then I hear that sun is bad for you. What is the truth?" Find out what our experts have to say about this and also how stress affects your skin. Full story

Resources
National organizations and Web sites for more information

References

 

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JUNE 2004