News Brief II
from the desk of MARY GILLESPIE
New cosmetic procedure completed in one hour, "in office", with minimal
discomfort and "no down time".
Non invasive (no cutting) technique threads sterile inert barbed thread
around the jaw, eyes and cheeks when pulled up lifts the face in a "bra" like fashion.
There is not a risk of scarring, bleeding or infection but is recommended after minor liposuction
when the swelling has subsided. Threads and rejuvenation procedure were developed
and patented by a M.D. in Moscow and is being preformed in the Beth Israel Medical Center,
New York, by Lewis M. Feder M.D., a Fifth Avenue cosmetic surgeon.
Acne vaccine in the experimental stages is being facilitated by the genome research. Corixa Corp., a research and development company, based in Seattle, Washington are refining an antigen to inoculate against the acne P bacterium. The bacterium is part of the normal flora (bacteria normally residing in the skin) pin pointing its reaction to genes, chronological aging and development is paramount. The initial goal is a vaccine for severe acne patients requiring oral isotretinoin trade name of Accutane. A prophylactic (preventive) vaccine will be next on the agenda. Testing of the first generation of the vaccination may be ready as soon as 12 to 18 months.
Medications that can mottle nails
- Ibuprofen an ingredient used in pain relief darkens nails
- Neosynephrine an
ingredient in cold remedies may cause purple bruising under the nails
- Laxatives cause nails to peel, separate from the nail bed and yellow
- Beta-Carotene cause nails and skin to turn yellow
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