ReleaseWire Connect

After a long cold winter in North America, the sun is coming out, as is the latest advice for people on how to protect their skin when out in the sun. The message from the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation (CSCF) this week is to enjoy the sun, but play safe and protect skin from sun damage, sun burn and skin cancer.

Liposuction choices in 2014 and the background to the changes in technology used for liposuction are the subject of the latest educational video from Edmonton cosmetic dermatologist Dr Barry Lycka.

Tattoo removal has seen a great leap forward with the introduction of a new tattoo removal laser using pico second technology. And another area of skin care that is benefiting from new laser devices, as well as radio frequency and ultrasound devices, is that of skin tightening.

Launched this week in the Apple iTunes Store, Dermatologist In Your Pocket, is the brainchild of two leading North American dermatologists: Dr Barry Lycka & Dr Peter Lynch. It is designed to help first line health care professionals more easily diagnose skin diseases or problems.

Varicose veins are the subject of the latest educational video from Edmonton cosmetic dermatologist Dr Barry Lycka.

There are several common skin conditions which are irritating for patients, affect them long-term and which can be difficult to treat. There are however, some new advances in the treatments of Vitiligo, Rosacea, Adult Acne, excessive hair growth & Keloid scars, in the form of new lasers, new medications, and, importantly, new combinations and new uses of existing medications.

Fire can happen at any time, without warning and survivors can be left with devastating scars. A new documentary film called ‘Trial By Fire: Lives Re-Forged’ celebrates the courage & strength of burn survivors as they reclaim their lives after the devastation of fire.

Healthy glowing skin can be achieved the natural way, using diet and supplements to provide the correct balance of nutrients that the skin needs to form and be healthy. There is solid science behind the advice shared today, particularly on the importance of reducing acid and achieving a more alkaline pH in the body to create optimal body & skin health. By focusing on several key vitamins, using natural products such as Manuka honey & coconut oil, and eating a healthy diet rich in alkaline foods, there are strong health benefits.

Scar correction techniques have advanced over the last couple of years, particularly in the use of lasers. Many of the latest techniques have been developed as a response to the need to treat increasing numbers of badly scarred military personnel and these techniques have been adopted by a network of leading plastic & cosmetic surgeons & dermatologists, including Edmonton cosmetic dermatologist Dr Barry Lycka. Dr Lycka has been using these latest scar correction treatments for over a year.

Hair restoration treatments are introduced frequently but in amongst the persuasive marketing and over-promising, it can be a challenge for people suffering from hair loss to be confident they have found a genuine treatment. There have, however, been several reasonably recent hair restoration treatments that are backed by strong science, that are making a difference to people suffering from hair loss.