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Q. What is Thermage and is it safe? A.   Thermage is a radio frequency anti aging treatment designed to stimulate collagen production with deep heat. It tightens the skin and softens lines and wrinkles. Radio frequency use is safe and Thermage is approved by the FDA. It can be done on the face and body.  People say the results can be subtle and not really noticeable for 2-6 months because collagen has to build up. It is painful but a facial treatment only takes about 45 minutes. The one thing that makes me leery about it is, I have heard for years now that it can effect the fat in your skin causing the face to look more sunken in or leaving it looking dimpled as with acne scarring.  I checked into it and the fat problems seem to be associated with older machines that were using too much energy. Thermage can only be performed by a doctor not an esthetician. Therefore, only go a very experienced doctor not a laser med spa. Ask about the machine bei...

What is an ingrown toenail? Ingrown toenails can be very painful. The sides of the nail curl and grow into the skin. They are especially common on the big toenails but can occur on any toenail. What causes an ingrown toenail?  Ingrown toenails can be caused by a number of things. Improper nail cutting, tight shoes or hosiery, a hereditary tendency, a curved nail growth pattern, a fungal infection, or an injury to the nail can all cause an ingrown nail.  Signs of an Infected Ingrown Toenail If you see puffiness, redness or pus, this is an infected ingrown toenail and requires a doctors attention.  An ingrown toenail that is not infected can be worked on at home.  How to Treat An Ingrown Toenail Soak Start by soaking your foot in warm water with Epsom salts for about 10 minutes to soften the nail and the surrounding skin. Lift the Nail Next, slide an orangewood stick under the nail to gently lift the nail from the skin. Sometimes pulling the toenail out of the skin ca...

This post is all about dermatofibromas and some remedies to help make them look better and ways hide them. It includes my Amazon Affiliate Links to help you find the products I talk about. Q. I have this brown bump on my leg that won't go away. What can I do about it? A. It could be a dermatofibroma. I see them often on my leg waxing clients. A dermatofibroma is a tan to brown benign raised bump more common in women than men and occur commonly on the legs. The bump feels hard under the skin and can be itchy, tender and easily irritated. A doctor will tell you not to worry about it because it's benign, but it's kind of ugly! Dermatofibromas are also called Benign Fibrous Histiocytomas. They are the result of some sort of injury to the skin such as an ingrown hair or a bug bite.  Be careful when shaving because a dermatofibroma may bleed and become sore if nicked. Don't think you can get rid of it by shaving it off. It will be an awful looking sore and will j...

It's summer and we all are eating more fruits and veggies. If you are allergic to latex you could also be allergic to some or all of the following foods.  Foods to Avoid when your are Allergic to Latex Banana, avocado, potato, tomato, kiwi, cherry, chestnut, walnut, passion fruit, pear, grapefruit, mushroom, bell pepper, mango, pineapple, celery, cantaloupe, apple, papaya, almond, buckwheat, wheat, fig, lettuce, peach, orange, peanut, strawberry, pepper, mustard, watermelon, bamboo shoot, carrot, coconut, apricot, peppermint, soybean, cherry, nectarine, and eggplant.  That's a big list!  I know kiwis give me an itchy tongue. I don't eat them. This food allergy is called the Latex Food Syndrome. Latex comes from a plant, the sap of the rubber tree and contains more than 35 proteins. Certain foods, they are called cross reactive foods, contain similar proteins and therefore, can cause the allergic reactions that latex causes.  Don't panic. You may not be...

Eyelid Dermatitis is the inflammation of the eyelids due to an irritant or allergic reaction. The eyelids become red flaky and irritated. The skin becomes scaly and crinkly looking. The eyelids burn and itch.  This is a pic of my friend's swollen eyelid. Sorry it's not the greatest quality image but you can still see how terribly irritated her eye was. She was using Latisse to try and grow her lashes and feels this could have caused her dermatitis. She also questioned if her hair spray caused it which happens to be a common cause.  Hair Products One of the most common causes of eyelid dermatitis is hair styling products. Gels, mousses, hair sprays etc. can migrate onto the face during application.  These products also transfer to your pillow as you sleep and then to your face.  Eye Makeup You would immediately think it was an eye makeup product that caused the problem but most likely, eye makeup is not the culprit. Eye makeup is formulated with...

I have always believed in the healing power of massage. It can do amazing things both physically and mentally. I saw a story about  a woman who lost her voice due to a cold and how it was restored within 15 minutes through a simple massage. Massage is truly healing and amazing! I have posted the link to this wonderful video from abc news for you to see.  http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/voice-massage-mother-voice-back-functional-dysphonia-vocal-chord-13616978 Embrace the Power of Massage!           Have a Beautiful Day!  xo Jill Licensed Cosmetologist,  Esthetician,  Makeup Artist PS: Thanks for using my amazon 💋 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. That keeps my blog running and supports the care of animals in need!😸 Click here to visit my latest post