acne treatment that's light years ahead

I was in the 5th grade when I got my first zit. It was big, red, right in the middle of my forehead with just a hint of yellow in the center. I thought my brains were about to ooze out! No wonder they call it ACNE VULGARIS, right?? My friends, still unfamiliar with the pimpled face, asked: “What is that big thing on your face? You should go to the nurse’s office! Does it hurt?” [more]

BY DIMA ALI, M.D.

July/August 2007

WORSHIP THE SUN OR WORSHIP YOUR SKIN?

The number of skin cancers I remove off of people under the age of 40 is alarming. [more]

BY DIMA ALI, M.D.

March 2007

GIVE ME SOME OF THAT BIG, FAT LIP SERVICE

So what’s the big deal with Big Lips? How big is too big? And of course, the question everyone is asking: “If I keep getting my lips plumped up on a regular basis, will my offspring have naturally bigger lips???”

Well, if you believe in the theory of Pangenesis, then definitely keep getting your lips plumped so your children will have nice, plump, pouty lips naturally! [more]

BY DIMA ALI, M.D.

January 2007

Sun Block Recommendations

The use of everyday sun protection is a very important part of any skincare regime. Daily use will help delay premature environmental aging caused by the sun’s harmful rays. [more]

BY Lety Soto

March 2007

Who's Going to "plump you up?"

Does it plump, or does it not plump? That is the question. I think lip plumpers can be fun and flirty - they fall under the “false eyelashes and push up bra” category. The things that make us girls (and guys) go “oooh.” However, keep in mind that slathering on a lip plumper multiple times a day everyday will not maintain fullness. [more]

BY Lety Soto

February 2007