You know those cartoons that show people pulling their hair out due to crazy amount of frustration? Yeah, turns out that whole scenario could be linked to heart attacks.
Via CBC, we hear that chronic stress is playing a role in heart attacks.
Cortisol, a hormone secreted in higher levels during times of stress, is traditionally measured in blood, urine or saliva. But those measurements reflect stress only at a certain period of time, not over long stretches.
Hair, however, captures cortisol levels over a longer period, said study author Dr. Gideon Koren, who holds the Ivey chair in molecular toxicology at the University of Western Ontario in London.
Since hair grows one centimetre per month on average, a six-centimetre-long hair sample can show cortisol levels over six months, he said.
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So. You’ve decided to go ahead and get a treatment at a medical spa, but now you wonder about what should you expect? Let’s say, for example, you’re going with an Acne Treatment. At DermaMed Spa, you’ve got options:
Blue Light/Photodynamic
This treatment destroys the bacteria that causes acne and facilitates faster healing. It’s suitable for all ages and skin types with moderate to severe acne. It can also be used to treat actinic keratosis (red patchy skin lesions associated with sun exposure and fairer skin tones).
Salicylic Peel
This is an odorless, colourless and transparent acid obtained from willow tree bark. It’s used in many things, such as aspirin and even in food-related processes such as canning. In specific concentrations administered by professionals, it provides anti-bacterial action. In turn, this makes it highly effective in treating both acne and oily skin. You will experience excellent exfoliation and skin stimulation, resulting in clearer pores, a reduction of fine lines and a more even skin tone.
ZENO™
Generally used for occasional pimples. ZENO™ is a handheld, portable electronic medical device that is clinically proven to make pimples disappear fast. Essentially, it eliminates the bacteria that is responsible for the acne.
We get a lot of clients to our medical spa, looking for our hair removal services. Young or old, looking good will always be a priority. Psychologically, it may help explain why men are so vain about their hair – or age-dependant, the lack thereof.
So what if we told you that scientists have identified a gene involved in hair growth? It’s true! ScienceDaily tells us this juicy bit of info:
The researchers found that the gene, called APCDD1, which causes a progressive form of hair loss beginning in childhood (known as hereditary hypotrichosis simplex). The disease is caused by a phenomenon called hair follicle miniaturization — the same key feature of male pattern baldness.
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It’s one of life’s irrefutable facts: as you age, so does your skin. For many of us, we eventually have to pay a price for whiling away hours in the sun, or a less-than-healthy lifestyle. Now, we could either age gracefully, or plan ahead. With our Contour™ Microlaser, you will experience smoother, healthier, more vibrant skin, with significant immediate change in skin texture and tightness.
More than that though, it rejuvenates your skin, and doesn’t require very much recovery time. Because let’s face it: there is no nobility to be found in wrinkles.
Think this procedure is for you? Book an appointment at DermaMed Spa.
It’s not a pretty sight, a bit of skin attached to other skin. How does it get there? How do you take it off? Is it contagious? There’s a lot of questions. First of all, let’s look at what a skin tag (or acrochordon) actually is. A flesh-coloured skin tag is a harmless type of skin growth or benign tumor, however a different colour could indicate the need for a skin biopsy. A skin tag is a very common piece of skin projecting from the surrounding skin from a small, narrow stalk. Skin tags are usually found around the base of the neck, eyelids, underarms, groin folds, and under the breasts (especially in women who wear underwire bras).
Most of the general population has had, or will have, a skin tag at some point in their lives. Skin tags usually arise in adulthood, but have been seen in children and toddlers. They are much more common among middle-aged men and women, but they have a tendency to increase in prevalence up to age 60.
As far as skin tag treatment goes, it’s not something you need to do. Often, it just falls off or is removed by something as natural as shaving. However, if you need it removed, it is preferable that a medical professional do it.
Treatments are great for your skin, but what else can you do? Here are some quick tips to keep yourself looking healthy.
This is a very popular and effective form of non-chemical exfoliation. Crystals gently remove dead, damaged skin cells. This allows you to see smoother, clearer and younger looking skin. All skin types will benefit from this procedure. Check out the graphic [via HowStuffWorks] below to see for yourself how it works, and let us know about any questions you might have.
Microdermabrasion
Looking to get rid of unwanted hair? DermaMed Spa offers hair removal solutions.
Laser Hair Removal
Now women and men can be 100% free of unwanted hair through laser hair removal and electrolysis. Laser is safe and effective for all skin types and can be done on any part of the body. Yes, anywhere: face, neck, underarms, bikini, legs, arms, back, etc. Imagine never again having to worry about hair removal! We use a state of the art Sciton® scanning laser with inherent cooling system, allowing us to treat large areas quickly, with minimal patient discomfort.
Electrolysis Hair Removal
Electrolysis is a method of removing unwanted hair from any area using small electric impulses. It is effective where the laser is not, such as on white or very light and fine hairs.
Traditional Waxing
On treatment days that you do not wish to have laser hair removal done on certain areas, or for white or extremely fine hairs, traditional waxing is available.