What's the Difference Between Spa Facials & Facials in a Medical Spa?

Read more about the difference between facials done in a spa setting versus a medical spa. This short article appeared in Daily Beauty an eNewsletter by NewBeauty Magazine, "Medical Facials for more results."

Our licensed and certified skin-care specialists work under the direction of our Board Certified Dermatologists, Dr. Michael J. Crowe and Dr. Artis P. Truett, III. With years of ground-breaking experience in laser and cosmetic procedures, the physicians and their team of skin-care professionals can smooth out the wrinkles, erase the fine lines, fade the brown spots, and remove the unwanted hair and more.

To find out even more about the benefits of Medical Spa procedures and treatments, call Owensboro Dermatology's Medical Spa, Advanced Aesthetics, 270-852-4785 for more information.

Famous Country Singer Speaks Out about Battle with Psoriasis

LeAnn Rimes talks about her struggles with psoriasis. Click on this video link.

Self-Proclaimed Tanning Addict to a Statistic: Jaime's Story

Jamie Regen Rea wanted to be tan and popular. She went from a self-proclaimed tanning addict to a melanoma patient in just a couple of years and died just three weeks shy of her 30^th birthday. Because her family believes no one should die from a tan, some family members share Jaime's emotional story in the American Academy of Dermatology's TV and print public service advertisements (PSAs).

Click on this link to view her story: http://www.aad.org/media/psa/index.html

Did You Miss it and Were Sorry that You Did? Free Recorded Webacast: The Impact of Psoriasis on Relationships

The Impact of Psoriasis on Personal Relationships

Diana Kirschner, Ph.D. and Fran Cook-Bolden, M.D.
August 18, 2010

A recent survey distributed by the National Psoriasis Foundation found that nearly 80% of the surveyed population thinks that psoriasis has had a negative impact on their personal relationships. In partnership with Galderma Laboratories, the Foundation hosted a free webcast underscoring the impact of psoriasis on relationships, unveiling the results of the relationship survey and offering tips on how to have successful personal relationships while managing psoriasis.

Beer Linked to Psoriasis in Women

Long-term study finds that women are at a higher risk drinking regular brew, but not light beer or wine. Read more about this study as reported in HealthDay: News For Healthier Living.

National Psoriasis Foundation Hosts Free Webcast: Psoriasis and Relationships

NATIONAL PSORIASIS FOUNDATION

FREE Webcast: Psoriasis and relationships

Wednesday, August 18 | 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET
Diana Kirschner, Ph.D. and Fran Cook-Bolden, M.D.

Have you ever felt that your psoriasis has an impact on your personal relationships? You are not alone!

Thank you to everyone who completed a survey recently distributed by the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), in partnership with Galderma Laboratories, which found that nearly 80% of the surveyed population thinks that psoriasis has had a negative impact on their personal relationships.

Since August is National Psoriasis Awareness Month, NPF is hosting a free webcast, sponsored by Galderma Laboratories, underscoring the impact of psoriasis on relationships, unveiling the results of the relationship survey and offering tips on how to have successful personal relationships while managing psoriasis.

The free webcast will take place on Wednesday, August 18 at 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT and will feature relationship expert and best-selling author Dr. Diana Kirschner and New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Fran Cook-Bolden.

Register for the free webcast

bout the survey
The survey, "The Impact of Psoriasis on Personal Relationships," was conducted by the NPF in partnership with Galderma Laboratories and was designed to gain insights regarding psoriasis sufferers' perceptions of the impact of psoriasis on their personal relationships. The survey was fielded in July 2010 and was completed by 1,520 NPF members.

About Dr. Diana Kirschner
Psychologist and love expert, Diana Kirschner, Ph.D., is a frequent guest on The Today Show and has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America and Nightline. Her bestselling book, Love in 90 Days, is the basis for her one-woman PBS Special, Finding Your Own True Love. Dr. Diana has been widely quoted as a dating and relationship expert in The New York Times, USA Today, Time and People magazines.

About Dr. Fran Cook-Bolden
Fran E. Cook-Bolden, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in New York City. Dr. Cook-Bolden specializes in the practice of dermatology and dermatologic surgery, cosmetic and laser surgery, and is the Director of the Skin Specialty Group and the Ethnic Skin Specialty Group. Dr. Cook-Bolden lectures regularly at local, national, and international conferences. She is currently an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Columbia University in New York. She is the co-author of BEAUTIFUL SKIN OF COLOR: A Comprehensive guide to Asian, Olive and Dark Skin.

Make the Grade with Your Hand Washing Know How

School is back in session, and the kids sometimes bring home more than just homework. Cold and flu season is just around the corner and ounce of prevention may easily be worth a pound of cure. A great defense is proper hand washing. How you wash is as important as when you wash. You may think you're doing it well enough, but you could be skipping a step or two. Test your hand washing know how. Try this quiz to find out if you get a passing grade.