Archive for the Skin Care Category

BIOLOGICAL FILLERS: HUMAN INJECTABLE TISSUE

Cymetra (not yet available in the UK) A mixture of collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycans – three substances that are found naturally in the dermis of the skin -Cymetra is derived from donated human cadaver skin. An advantage of Cymetra is that it poses no risk of an allergic reaction and therefore the need for skin [...]

CORTISONE AND THE SKIN

Before using a corticosteroid preparation, two important factors must be considered. The first and foremost is the diagnosis. It is most important that the diagnosis be correct, as while cortisone may suit one skin condition, it may have an adverse reaction on some very similar condition. Any confusion in this regard could have drastic consequences. [...]