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Sunday, March 31st, 2013Treatment of cellulite How to choose before undergoing an esthetic (Aesthetic) (Cosmetic) treatment: the esthetic clinic boom ! What is a Dermatologist (Board Certified) ? What does a Dermatologist do ? What is Dermatology ? Melasma (Chloasma, Pregnancy Mask): Prevention (sunprotection) and “quick fixes.” How to examine moles on your own (self-examination of melanocytic navi [...]
What does a dermatologist do ?
Friday, March 29th, 2013A dermatologist is qualified in the diagnosis, treatment and management (referral to other specialists if needed) of the following disorders: Acne, Actinic Keratosis, Alopecia Areata, Athlete’s Foot, Atopic Dermatitis Bed Bugs, Blepharoplasty (surgery of the eyelids), Boils, Bruises, Bug Bites and Stings Corns, Cysts Diaper Rash, Dry Skin Eczema, Erythema Nodosum Folliculitis, Freckles, Frostbite, Fungal [...]
Preventing and Treating melasma (chloasma, pregnancy mask): Basics of Sunprotection, Practical Advice and Quick Fixes
Monday, September 3rd, 2012Melasma (chloasma, pregnancy mask) is notoriously difficult to treat and relapses are the norm in those responding to treatment Sunprotection must be against visible light and not only UV light. We cannot stress the importance of using sunprotection by: adopting sun avoiding behaviour avoid going in the sun between 10 am and 4pm (11am and [...]
How to choose before undergoing an esthetic (Aesthetic) (Cosmetic) treatment: the esthetic clinic boom !
Thursday, August 5th, 2010Esthetic (Aesthetic) clinics are trendy and the offer in esthetic treatments has all but exploded: lasers, plastic surgery and even non surgical treatments. As diverse as wine, good ones and less good ones are available, to not say more. On a global scale, new esthetic clinics have opened their doors. Existing clinics have expanded. How [...]
Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) (different than contraception)
Monday, June 7th, 2010It is important to know the methods to avoid pregnancy (contraception). However, we wish to underline that despite all the contraceptive methods available, sexually transmitted infections (STI) can only be strongly diminished by the use of male and female condoms. How to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STI)? The ideal way is to have sexual relationships [...]
How to avoid tick bites (prevention of Lyme disease (Borreliosis))
Sunday, June 6th, 2010Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland It is pleasant to walk in forests once the weather becomes pleasant. However, it is a good idea to avoid insect bites, especially ticks. In forests throughout the world, but especially in Europe and North America, these insects may carry bacteria causing Lyme disease (Borreliosis). To avoid insect [...]
How to examine moles on your own (self-examination of melanocytic navi (naevi))
Saturday, June 5th, 2010We advise you to have your moles examined by a dermatologist, most especially if: you have more than 100 moles an individual in your family has had a melanoma you are 40 years old you have light-colored (coloured) (photoypes I and II) and/or blue, green eyes you get easily sunburnt you are worried We advise [...]
Sunprotection
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010The sun is our ally because it is an indirect source of vitamin D production and contributes to our psychological well-being. However, the sun is also dangerous and participates actively in the development of skin cancers, melanoma being one example. Accessorily (if it can be said so), it is responsible for accelerated skin aging (wrinkles, [...]
Treatment of cellulite
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Many products on the market promote effectiveness in the treatment of cellulite. According to us, we do not have knowledge of products which have shown effectiveness by penetrating the skin and dissolving the fibrous attachments (which are responsible for the appearance of cellulite). Creams against cellulite are often marketed by well known brands with wording [...]
What type of skin do I have?
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010What dermatologists hear the most are patient’s comments on how dry, oily their skin is… Here is how you can determine what type of skin you have: Normal skin Small pores Smooth on touch without feeling rough (dry skin) or oily Dry/sensitive skin Small pores with an oily secretion on the surface. Tarnishes itself and [...]
