Tanning Beds Definitively Linked to Cancer

How many of you know someone who always has a tan even in the middle of winter?  Maybe you are that person who often frequents the tanning salon.  Well, the other day Dr. Spearman ran into one of her friends from high school.  Her friend was the one who always had a “healthy glow” thanks to her almost year-round tanning.   Now, years later, one of the first things Dr. Spearman's  friend jokingly asked when she realized her high school buddy had become a dermatologist was “do you think I will get skin cancer?”  Dr. Spearman told her the truth citing a recent study issued by International Agency for Research on Cancer.  You will want to print article this out and give it to your family members and friends who use tanning salons.

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What You Can Do About Stretch Marks

Dr. Spearman gives you practical advice on how to treat stretch marks.  Stretch marks are quite difficult to treat and in fact, complete resolution is often unattainable.  However, there are options to improve the appearance.  And, you can start when you are pregnant. 

The Right Skin Care Products for Your 30s, 40s, and 50s

When is the last time you changed your facial products?  What you need in your 30s won't work for you in your 40s and 50s.  Dr. Spearman discusses the changes in your skin as you age and recommends products for each phase.

The Truth About Nail Salons

While the chances of developing an infection at a nail salon is relatively low, it only takes one infection to make you regret your decision to get a pedicure.  Common risks include contracting warts, bacterial infections of the skin (including antibiotic resistant staph infections), and fungal infections of the skin and nails.  Not a pretty sight.  This article gives you the information you need to evaluate a salon.

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Understanding Hair Loss

Have you noticed clumps of hair in your shower drain, brush, or on the bathroom floor?  If so, you are not alone, many women suffer from alopecia, or hair loss.  This problem is not only physically disturbing but can also cause significant emotional distress.  Dr. Spearman talks about what you should do.

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