Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month: Skin Check-ups and Laser Technology Team Up in the Fight Against Skin Cancer

New York, New York (PRWEB) April 16, 2013

One in five Americans will develop a type of skin cancer at some point in life; annual indoor tanning increases that chance by 20 percent. There are several different types of skin cancer, each with its own unique characteristics. Skin cancers include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and the most serious form, melanoma. Melanoma is both serious and difficult to treat, especially in later stages. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it is important to check for skin cancer at least once a year with full body check by a knowledgeable dermatologist. It is also recommended that suncreen with SPF 30 or higher be worn as a first line of defense.

Precancerous cells, such as actinic keratosis are the first indicators of danger. It is a scaly lesion most commonly found on the face and back of the hands of those with fair skin, which can be treated using a laser technology called Fraxel Re:store Dual. The Fraxel Re:store Dual laser is a non-invasive resurfacing system used to treat wrinkles, loose skin, sun damage, and is FDA-approved to treat precancerous lesions before they become life threatening. The Fraxel laser treats the skin by fractionally treating microscopic sections of the skin at a time, while stimulating the skins natural repair system to replace damaged cells with healthier tissue. This leaves behind a newer, tighter and cancer-free layer of skin.

Fraxel has become an extremely useful preemptive measure in the fight against skin cancer, by catching and destroying precancerous cells before they worsen. Dr. Rokhsar was the first physician to introduce Fraxel Laser technology to the United States and medical community after working with a prototype for over a year, giving him unparalleled experience.

The Fraxel Dual laser is successful in replacing precancerous cells with healthy ones, Dr. Rokhsar says. After working with the Fraxel laser so extensively, it has proven effective in treating cells that could potentially turn cancerous if not treated, making it an important tool against skin cancer.

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) utilizes alpha lipoic acid (ALA), a substance that enhances the absorption of laser or blue light into the skin, thereby destroying precancerous cells, improving skin tone and erasing sun damage.There are other precancerous lesions that patients should also be aware of besides actinic keratosis. Dysplastic nevi syndrome is a marker for patients that may develop melanoma later on. Early detection and treatment through regular checkups for skin cancer with a board-certified dermatologist, is vital for the cure of skin cancer, and if caught early virtually all types of skin cancer are curable.

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer in the United States, it also grows slowly and rarely metastasizes (spreads to other areas of the body). However, if left untreated, basal cell will continue to grow, invade and destroy the surrounding skin and tissues beneath the skin. The major cause of developing basal cell carcinoma is overexposure to ultraviolet light; from either the outdoors natural light of the sun or from indoor tanning beds.

While it is important for people to be able to recognize a basal cell carcinoma growth at home, it should still be examined and confirmed by a dermatologist because it is often mistaken for other skin conditions such as acne, cysts, eczema or psoriasis. It appears as a pink or pearly white lesion or sore that can easily bleed, crust over or heal poorly. They are characterized as dome or nodule shapes, flat growths, or scar-like lesions.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer in the United States. The most common cause of squamous cell carcinoma is also the overexposure to ultraviolet light from the sun or tanning beds. It can develop anywhere along the body, although the most prevalently exposed areas, such as the head, neck, hands, shoulders, and lower legs, are the most common. Squamous cell carcinoma lesions appear as hard, superficial, dark red growths that become dome-shaped as they get larger and can sometimes look like dry skin patches.

The most infamously dangerous type of skin cancer is melanoma, which accounts for more than 9 to 12-thousand skin cancer deaths each year and can appear on any area of the body. In the United States, it is the 5th most common cancer in men, and the 7th most common cancer in women. Melanoma typically resembles a mole; however if the pigmentation of the area is not uniform or if the diameter is greater than 6 millimeters, it should be examined by a dermatologist. Surgery for melanoma can be effective only if the melanoma is caught early.

Treating basal and squamous cell carcinoma depend on many factors including the type, location and age of the growth. One method is cryotherapy, which involves killing the cancerous cells by freezing them with liquid nitrogen. However, it is most effectively treated by the MOHS Micrographic surgery procedure. The lesion is removed and examined under a microscope to ensure complete removal of the cancerous cells. Because the skin is removed in careful layers, the technique salvages as much healthy skin as possible. The MOHS Micrographic surgery is especially useful in areas of cosmetic concern, such as the face. Regular checkups should follow afterwards to guarantee minimalistic scarring and healthy healing process. Physicians who can perform MOHS surgery, such as Dr. Rokhsar, must be specially licensed with one additional year of training.

Dr. Cameron K. Rokhsar, M.D., is the leading authority in laser surgery and non-invasive techniques and has trained more physicians on the use of the Fraxel laser in the United States and internationally than any other physician. He is also a MOHS Micrographic trained surgeon with years of experience in the procedure. A graduate of Harvard and New York University, Dr. Rokhsar is a fellowship-trained dermatologist and laser surgeon and extensively published medical author and Professor of Dermatology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His offices are located in New York City and Garden City, Long Island.

For more information please contact: Samantha Olson (212) 285-1110

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Face Off: Lawyers warn against unregulated botox and filler injections

Manchester,UK (PRWEB UK) 3 May 2013

A trip to the beauty salon is supposed to be a pleasant relaxing experience in a safe, secure environment. Many people will associate a trip to the salon with simple beauty treatments, such as facials and nail treatment.

However, there is no hiding from the fact that many women now look for more invasive beauty treatments such as botox or filler injections. Some may even opt for cosmetic surgery; face lifts or implants. Clive Orton, president of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, said cosmetic surgery has become a "growth industry and a public obsession" with people believing it is quick and easy.

Botulinum toxin, commonly known as botox, is a protein and neurotoxin, one of the most acutely toxic substances known and yet so many men and women will undergo botox treatment without doing any research about the substance being injected into their skin and with little knowledge of the person who is administering the treatment.

As for fillers, in the United States there are just six types of filler approved for use by professionals on prescription only. In Britain, there are over 100 types. They can all be injected without prescription by anyone, anywhere. That begs the question; what happens if something goes wrong when a person allows an inexperienced beautician with no medical training whatsoever carry out a surgical procedure on one of the most prominent parts of the body?

Largely this practice has gone unregulated making it extremely difficult for lawyers to take any legal action when a client has experienced x as a result of negligent jobs.

Fortunately new guidance by the Royal College of Surgeons is urging the Government to make rules compulsory. They say that only surgeons should provide cosmetic surgery and only doctors, dentists and nurses who have undertaken appropriate training should provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments like Botox and fillers. This will set a precedent to ensure that the standard of care given to customers is higher than it is currently. This will make it easier for lawyers to establish negligence in the event that something goes horribly wrong.

Sunshine Changes the Color of this New SupportStore Rubber Wristband to Remind the Wearer to Protect Against Skin Cancer

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 31, 2013

Released this week, SupportStores new Skin Cancer Prevention UV Color Changing Wristband is designed as an "always with you" reminder to be mindful when going outdoors this summer to prevent this most common form of cancer. The wristband is initially white but when worn outside, it turns degrees of purple with the debossed message If purple - PROTECT - Prevent Skin Cancer.

The American Cancer Society reports that skin cancer (basal cell, squamous cell and the more serious Melanoma) accounts for nearly half of the cancers diagnosed in the United States. Taking preventative measures like wearing sunscreen, putting on a hat, wearing clothes that cover your skin and staying in the shade can help reduce damaging exposure.

While SupportStore honors many causes with its assortment of wristbands, ribbon magnets, lapel pins, ribbon applique stick-ons and more, skin cancer awareness is a cause that hits close to home. Three members of the staff are skin cancer survivors with company president, Ron Reimann, being one of them.

"I grew up with an outdoor lifestyle, and didn't realize what the cumulative sun exposure was doing to my skin. Eventually I had spots checked that turned out to be basel cell carcinoma and even melanoma in situ." Reimann continues, "we're expanding our assortment of skin cancer awareness products to help others be more aware of the danger and the importance of early detection and diagnosis."

The Skin Cancer Prevention UV Color Changing Wristbands are made of UV sensitive 100% silicon rubber and may be worn at the pool, the beach, or while doing outdoor activities of any kind. They are available in both 8 adult size and 7" youth size, individually packaged, and are available now for $ 2.50 each, with quantity discounts.

About SupportStore

SupportStore is an online only retailer of items people and businesses use to shout out what they care about.

Customers choose from 500 in-stock items that ship same day. Customers can also choose to create a custom designed wristbands in quantities of 500 or more.

SupportStores products with a purpose are low cost ways to help create awareness and raise money for causes that people care about most, primarily through:

--indoor/outdoor oval, circle and ribbon car magnets

--silicon rubber debossed wristbands

--metal lapel pins

--embroidered lapel ribbons

--clear vinyl static clings

With a total inventory of over 500,000 items, SupportStore can supply both consumer needs and businesses including dematologists, skin care clinics, hospital gift shops, and company events.

SupportStore is a registered trademark of ZapTel Corporation.

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Ovation Hair Announces Support for Non-Profit Against Child Bullying

Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) April 04, 2013

Ovation Hair is pleased to announce its support for a life-changing non-profit organization called A4K Club/Children Without a Voice. This charity is on a mission to educate and help eradicate the serious issues surrounding the violence of bullying, a common occurrence with countless families and children today at all ages and backgrounds.

Ovation Hair is known for its Ovation Cell Therapy Systems formulated to promote longer, stronger and thicker hair. Ovations Advanced System is free of sulfates, parabens, and formaldehyde for superior hair care. The ingredients include vitamins, antioxidants, plant extracts, and aromatherapy scents that blend and complement each other to provide the best results. Testimonials from Ovations clients are evidence of the care and quality that Ovation is committed to providing. In some cases, clients have stated life-changing benefits.

Ovation Hair is a family-owned company that not only cares about the quality of their products; they care about people and have contributed to various charities that are helping families and children since their beginning. One example is their support for Breast Cancer Awareness each October, giving back a portion of sales to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Another Charity that Ovation is committed to supporting is Rady Childrens Hospital in San Diego California. Ovation has pledged and donated thousands of dollars to this award winning facility that dedicated to providing the highest quality and most compassionate care to children and their families.

Most recently, they are adding a new charity to their commitment to giving back. As a family-owned business, they are aware of the issues facing children today in their areas of bullying and abuse. The statistics are startling:

1 out of 4 teens are Bullied.
As many as 160,000 students stay home on any given day because they're afraid of being bullied.
1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some "Bullying."
Playground statistics - Every 7 minutes a child is bullied.

After a personal experience of the son of one of the owners of Ovation, having encountered a playground bullying incident and standing up on behalf of the victim, Ovation decided to help aid the awareness of this serious issue and researched the most active organization that is making a difference. Ovation has add a new non-profit to their charity list; the A4K Kids Club and Children Without a Voice are a non-profit 501 (c)(3) charity, committed to providing educational programs and raise awareness to the growing, life-threatening issues involving bullying by educating parents, teachers, and communities. Ovation is encouraging everyone to stand up against bullying and instead make a positive impact on the lives around us.

The main launch for the new campaign is being centered around an event that is taking place on Monday, April 22nd. There are currently over 300 cities across the United States holding a walk-a-thon called March Against Child Abuse (MACA). This national campaign has gotten the attention of Washington, D.C., which is holding the largest attendance for the walks, in addition to numerous bands, artists, actors and politicians. Ovation is pleased to announce its support behind this event as an introduction to supporting the A4K Clubs initiatives to educate and hopefully eradicate bullying issues with children.

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Ovation Hair products by DC Labs are quality hair care products that are proven to be safe and effective to create healthy hair and accelerate hair growth. Ovation Hair Care products are developed as a natural system designed to help hair grow thicker, stronger and longer.

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hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diets and Weight Loss Plans Announces New hCG Diet Plans and Challenges Americans to Join the Battle Against the Growing Obesity Epidemic

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 16, 2013

Most Americans spend decades trying one fad diet after another, losing weight only to regain. Diet Doc offers a new and improved simple, yet effective, fast weight loss plan designed to improve patient health and help all Americans maintain long-term weight loss goals. The hCG diet plan will fit comfortably into the dieters lifestyle, is safe with no significant side effects or contraindications with medical history or current medications, and will, of course, promote fast weight loss. Diet Doc has spent decades researching hCG and Dr. A.T.W. Simeons original hCG diet plans, modifying, improving and modernizing the outdated 500-calorie diet, and becoming the nations leader in medically supervised fast weight loss plans. Diet Doc offers only pure prescription hCG diets, helping Americans lose weight fast while learning to make healthy food choices and long term lifestyle changes to assure a future of maintained weight and good health.

Subsequent to an extensive medical evaluation and doctor consultation, hCG will be prescribed to be used in conjunction with a patien- specific diet plan developed by certified nutritionists. Available in injectable solution, sublingual tablets and oral drops, the most preferred method of prescription hCG delivery is injectable solution due to its ability to produce more fast weight loss, as well as being fortified with Vitamin B12, offering dieters an additional source of energy. Regardless of the method of delivery, dieters can anticipate fast weight loss without suffering hunger pangs or cravings. hCG naturally triggers the hypothalamus to release stored fat into the bloodstream to be burned for energy, as well as naturally suppressing the appetite and preventing muscle loss during dieting. Patients following the guidelines of Diet docs prescription hCG diet plans are excitedly boasting a loss of up to one pound per day of unwanted, unhealthy and embarrassing excess fat.

hCG is a hormone that is found in the developing placenta of pregnant women that functions to provide adequate nourishment to the fetus should the expectant mother be unable to do so. In addition, hCG has been utilized for decades in the treatment of infertility. By combining the fast weight loss expertise and knowledge of specially trained physicians, nurses and nutritionists, creating personalized diet plans specific to each patients dietary and nutritional needs, Diet Doc has helped thousands lose weight safely and successfully.

Diet Doc also offers an impressive selection of diet foods and snacks, as well as prescription and non-prescription vitamin and mineral supplements and diet pills designed to accelerate weight loss. Diet Docs prescription hCG is made from human sources and all prescription products are manufactured in FDA-approved pharmacies in the United States, using the highest quality standards. At a fraction of the cost of other diet plans, Diet Doc has hCG diet plans available that fit comfortably into almost any budget, making fast weight loss affordable for everyone. Call Diet Doc today to begin the journey to a slimmer, healthier future.

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Marble Media LLCs JuicerHead.com Blog Cautions Against Juicing Diets for a Long-term Weight Loss Program

Fort Lee, NJ (PRWEB) April 17, 2013

Citing recently released studies on the long-term results of all-juice fasting for weight loss, Juicerhead.com guest blogger Ashley Stine encourages readers not to depend on an all-juice fast for weight loss. In her newly posted blog titled "The Juicerhead Diet," Stine says that juice alone cant provide the body with all the vitamins, nutrients and minerals it needs to stay healthy.

You can use a juice fast to lose weight quickly and detoxify your body, but for medical reasons you will eventually need to switch back to solid foods, Stine says. Once you make that switch back to a diet that includes solids, theres a high risk of regaining the weight you lost.

Stine says that Juicerhead staffers believe wholeheartedly in juicing, but insists that consuming solid foods in addition to the juice is the only healthy long-term diet solution.

We understand that a short-term juice diet will lead to rapid weight loss at first, Stine says. But sticking to a diet that incorporates the right balance of healthy foods and juices is a joint juice/healthy eating diet that you can stick with for life if you choose to.

Stine offers the following tips for juicers:

Start the day with a breakfast juice, since the nutrients in juice are absorbed more quickly when the stomach is empty.

At lunch, juice dieters can opt to have a nice steak if the mood strikes, or a large vegetable-based juice. Alternatively, dieters can combine a small juice with a healthy meal that consists of low fat, low carb, fiber-rich foods. For those dieters who are really pushing the envelope to see results, Stine recommends alternating between a day of all juice, and a day combining juice and solid foods.

Stine says that dieters who have only consumed juice at breakfast and lunch should stick with healthy, lean protein solid foods like chicken, lamb or beef at dinner paired with a cup of steamed vegetables or a salad. Instead of the veggies or salad, dieters can opt for a vegetable-based juice 30 minutes prior to dinner, which allows enough time for the body to absorb the juices nutrients before eating the meal.

Snacks between meals should consist of unstrained juices, as the pulp helps add to the sensation of being full. Stine encourages chewing the juice pulp, which produces more saliva, which in turn helps trick the brain into thinking it has been fed.

In the blog, Stine offers some favorite juice choices for taste and nutritional value.

The JuicerHead.com site is a great tool for experienced juicers and juicing newbies alike to find recipes and learn more about juicing. For more information visit the JuicerHead.com website, or email info(at)JuicerHead(dot)com.

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