Infections and inflammation of the area just behind the cuticles are common. Here’s how to avoid them: Before pushing the cuticle back, soak it briefly first in warm water to soften it. Then be GENTLE. Never cut the cuticles at...
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Yes! It’s okay to put nail polish on infected nails but remember, you’re not curing it, you’re just covering it up. Best is to use the prescription Penlac (now available in an inexpensive generic – less than $20 at...
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It’s frustrating enough to have that pesky fungus in one nail, or maybe two. You really don’t want it in the rest of your nails. Here’s how to protect them: The way the fungus spreads from nail to nail is...
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What to watch for with toenail fungus and pedicures. Unfortunately, the training for nail specialists in salons is extremely variable. It varies state by state and even salon by salon. It pays to know something about toenail fungus and how...
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Still getting sunburned? First, get out of the sun or cover up with a thick shirt (a white tee shirt has an SPF of 3)! Here’s what to do next: Start taking an anti-inflammatory like Advil/ibuprofen or Aleve/naproxyn for the...
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It’s hot and sticky, and that make-up just seems to run. It’s summer! If you haven’t tried the Shiseido oil blotting papers, they’re brilliant and work so much better than regular powder. The papers come in a case about the...
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Sunburns kill some of your skin cells and damage the DNA of many other cells, both of which set the stage for skin cancers later. Sunburns damage the pigment-making cells (melanocytes), which causes blotchy brown spots eventually. Sunburns also injure some...
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Hair can really get damaged by sun with all that ultraviolet radiation, especially if you color your hair or have a lot of gray. Here’s how to protect it. – wear a hat when you’re outside – when swimming...
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Did you know that those "age spots" are just sun damage? And did you remember that UVA rays come through car and home window glass? Put the two together and it’s a recipe for spots. Don’t forget to sunscreen your...
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The nemesis of many women over 40! What can we do about these unsightly leg veins? The summer is the time to make the plan and the appointments in the fall so your legs will look great for your winter...
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