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Ingrown Toenail - Foot Care in Norwood, MA
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails often are the result of trimming your toenails too short, particularly on the sides of your big toes.
While they are common, ingrown toenails can be painful. When trimming your nails, avoid tapering the corners so that the nail curves with the shape of your toe. The sides of the nail will curl down and dig into your skin. Shoes that are too tight or short also may cause ingrown toenails.
Ingrown toenail start out hard, swollen and tender, and later, may become sore, red and infected. Your skin may start to grow over the ingrown toenail.
Soaking your foot in warm, soapy water several times each day is usually a good way to treat an ingrown nail. Please contact our office to determine the best course of treatment for your condition.
Antibiotics are sometimes prescribed if an infection is present. Part of your ingrown toenail (partial nail plate avulsion) may need to be surgically removed if an acute infection occurs. The procedure involves injecting the toe with an anesthetic and cutting out the ingrown part of the toenail.
You can prevent ingrown toenails by:
Trimming your toenails straight across with no rounded corners.
Ensuring that your shoes and socks are not too tight.
Keeping your feet clean at all times.
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Murad, Inc. has announced the launch of its new patented White Brilliance line, an innovative 3-step regimen that lightens and brightens skin by fading existing pigmentation and inhibiting future pigmentation. This comprehensive approach to complexion care addresses uneven skin tone, discoloration, dark spots, large pores and wrinkles.
“Pigment disorders affect all age groups and can intensify with time,” said Howard Murad, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA and founder of Murad, Inc. “In Asia, a large percentage of women use skin lightening products either daily or weekly to combat this problem and whiten skin. However, many lightening products currently available have harsh side effects.”
Not only is White Brilliance free from the damaging side effects associated with harsh lighteners, White Brilliance boosts skin health as it lightens and improves overall appearance by minimizing the appearance of large pores. The three-step lightening regimen includes Gentle Cleanser, Wrinkle and Pore Refining Treatment, and Illuminating Day Moisture SPF 30 | PA+++.
The White Brilliance regimen features 3X White technology – Murad’s proprietary brightening blend. The technology works in three ways to deliver maximum lightening action. Vitamin C, a potent lightening agent, clarifies and brightens skin to promote a more even tone while encouraging collagen production. Gentle exfoliator promotes cell turnover for better skin clarity. Tyrosinase inhibitors provide intense whitening of existing dark spots and help prevent future dark spots and hyper-pigmentation by interrupting skin’s melanin production cycle.
As with all Murad products, the new White Brilliance formulas are rooted in The Science of Cellular Water, Murad’s proprietary system for optimizing cell hydration and skin health.
Murad White Brilliance products will be available at the flagship Murad Inclusive Health Spa in El Segundo, Calif. beginning in March, 2010. Gentle Cleanser retails for $30.00 (135 mL / 4.5 FL. OZ.), Wrinkle and Pore Refining Treatment for $89.00 (30 mL / 1 FL. OZ.), and Illuminating Day Moisture SPF 30 | PA+++ for $65.00 (50 mL / 1.7 FL. OZ.).
Murad, Inc. was founded in 1989 by Howard Murad. M.D., one of the world’s foremost authorities on skin health and a pioneer of the clinical skincare movement. All Murad products are based in The Science of Cellular Water, Dr. Murad’s unified theory of health and aging.
The Murad brand includes 89 consumer products and 45 professional products sold in 46 countries. Murad is the #1 selling clinical skincare brand at many locations including Sephora and Ulta. Known globally for high performance topical and internal skincare, Murad has grown by producing innovative products that meet the needs of its customers.
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60,000 salon professionals will come to Chicago for America’s Beauty Show … to be held at McCormick Place (West) Saturday, Sunday and Monday - - March 27, 28, 29. Show opens at 11am on the 27th; 9am on the 28th and 29th; closes at 5pm.
What is America’s Beauty Show? It’s the place where salon professionals from all over the Midwest come to view 400 exhibits and to learn what’s new and hot in beauty trends and new techniques in hairdressing, hair extensions, hair color. What’s new in hair dryers, flat irons, curlers … what are ‘green’ products in beauty biz … what are new services in skincare? Beautiful models, glitz, glamour … sexy stage circuses! Matrix, Wella, L’Oreal, Essie, Redken, Joico, Sebastian … all with on-going high-energy runway presentations; special Beauty Guests include:
- Tabatha Coffey … from “Tabatha’s Salon Makeover” on Bravo-TV
- Kim Vo … from “Shear Genius” and “Extreme Makeover” and ETV’s “Daily 10″
- Nick Arrojo (formerly of “What Not to Wear”)
- Anthony Mascolo (founder of TIGI … voted “Best Hairdresser in the World”)
- George Papanikolas (clients: Britney Spears, Hayden Panettiere, Megan Fox, Nicole Richie)
- Scott Cole (former “Hair Colorist of the Year” and “Master Stylist of the Year”)
- Queen of Seaweed Lydia Sarfati (Repechage Skin Care)
- The Mizani Team (specializing in multi-ethnic hair)
America’s Beauty Show: where salon professionals go to find out what’s new … what’s hot … and what will be presented to consumers for Summer, Fall 2010!!
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All over the country, women are parting with plastic surgeons, renouncing Retin-A, dumping dermatologists and canceling chemical peels. During these tough economic times, women face a dilema. How does the jet-set get younger looking skin without pain, needles and breaking the bank? Women are eschewing expensive spa treatments and pricey plastic surgery in favor of Eclos, a skincare line formulated with plant-based stem cells.
The Acai Berry is so last season! The latest buzz in skincare is a rare Swiss Apple called the Uttwiler Spatlauber. This “Super Apple” is so rare that only 20 trees are in existence. Researchers noted that when these super apples were punctured they healed themselves. They also boast an extremely long shelf life; they last 4 months longer than typical shriveled apples. This rare Swiss Apple has a self-renewal power that rejuvenates aging, saggy skin. Apple stem cells are rich in epigenetic factors and metabolites that assure the longevity of skin cells.
The application of plant cell cultures to maintain skin stem cells is a breakthrough in anti-aging. Eclos uses the super apple to boost the production of human skin stem cells. It protects skin from stress, and decreases fine lines and wrinkles for fresher looking skin. Elcos takes the revolutionary technology of plant stem cells to create younger looking skin. In addition to using Plant Stem Cell Technology, Eclos incorporates their own propriety blend of super potent ingredients inside PhytoPlex24. PhytoPlex 24 a complex of age fighting botanicals, works in synergy with the Plant Stem Cells to offer full circle benefits to aging skin.
Wrinkles won’t stand a chance with Eclos. It’s a natural, plant-based skincare line featuring a Restorative Eye Cream $24.99, Moisture Therapy Regenerative Cream $24.99, Cellular Activator Face Serum $24.99, Facial Cleanser, $14.99, Mask $12.99 and Scrub, $12.99.
Why should women look like Granny Smith they can use Eclos to become the apple of his eye? Eclos harnesses the power of the super apple to wipe years off of women’s faces. It uses apple cell cultures to rejuvenate skin stem cells. It’s truly a breakthrough in anti-aging. Women are turning to this highly-covetable forbidden fruit for wrinkle reduction. In clinical tests, 100% of women on the panel witnessed a significant reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. Eclos promotes the self-renewal capacity of the skin. It stimulates human skin stem cells, protecting skin and promoting skin rejuvenation.
Celebs from Gwyneth Paltrow to Julianne Moore rely on the super apple as their “fountain of youth.” Vogue reported that Michelle Obama uses the super apple to maintain her youthful glow. Eclos is powerful, plant-based, natural skin care, using the power of nature to keep beauties forever young.
Eclos products are free from Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes and Petro-Chemicals…no harsh chemicals that will harm delicate skin. Get younger looking skin the natural way with Eclos skincare. Use Elcos, because an apple a day keeps wrinkles at bay.
Eclos is the least expensive of all of the new Swiss Apple skincare products, bringing the wrinkle-busting power of the Swiss Apple to everyone. Eclos is the first brand using Plant Stem Cells offering an entire skin care regime. Super apple skincare lines charge are pricey. From Chantecaille’s $260 Nano Gold Eye Cream to ReVive’s $1,482 Peau Magnifique, super apple skincare is super pricey. For those on a budget, Eclos ranges from $12.99 for the Facial Mask to $24.99 for the Regenerative Cream; an outright bargain by comparison, using the same technology. Eclos is currently available at Ulta and Rite Aid. Keep an eye open at the end of the year for Eclos in other major drug and specialty store chains. Go to eclosbeauty.com for more info and be sure to follow Eclos on Facebook & Twitter.
For more information visit: eclosbeauty.com.
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After years of research and ten new technology patents, Neutrogena, the #1 dermatologist-recommend skin care brand, introduces NEUTROGENA CLINICAL, featuring a breakthrough new anti-aging technology known as ION2COMPLEX to revitalize the look of collagen-depleted skin.
To develop NEUTROGENA CLINICAL, scientists at Neutrogena looked to the power of bioelectricity, the body’s innate electrical signaling system. Bioelectricity directs physiological activities at the cellular level, meaning it allows cells to “talk” with one another and execute marching orders.
After studying the field of bioelectricity for over two years Neutrogena scientists discovered a way to create tiny essential ion-mineral conductors within a topical formulation. Once activated they work like “miniaturized batteries” to simulate bioelectricity and increase positive ion flow, to help minimize visible signs of collagen loss by increasing resilience of the skin for noticeably improved facial definition, and a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin.
SKIN CARE TECHNOLOGY INSPIRED BY THE SCIENCE OF BIOELECTRICITY
Skin relies on bioelectricity to help maintain the creation of collagen. As the body ages bioelectric signaling diminishes resulting in decreased cell-to-cell communication, which can lead to the reduction in production of essential proteins, such as collagen.
“Diminished bioelectrical signaling has been observed in older skin. These changes may result in decreased cell-to-cell communication and consequently might affect the balance of healthy turnover in the skin, resulting in visible signs of aging like wrinkles and sagging skin,” says dermatologist Jane Khoury, M.D. who appears in the NEUTROGENA CLINICAL advertisements.
By mimicking optimal levels of bioelectricity, the ION2COMPLEX technology in NEUTROGENA CLINICAL creates a gentle microcurrent that reawakens collagen-depleted skin.
A TWO-PART SKIN CARE SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ACTIVATE ON CONTACT TO PHYSICALLY STIMULATE SKIN
The NEUTROGENA CLINICAL skin care regimen begins with the application of the ION2COMPLEX Gel Serum, which contains essential ion-mineral conductors, a proprietary fusion of zinc and copper minerals. The serum is immediately followed by the second step of an Activating Cream, either a SPF 30, Eye or Night formula, to “turn on” the conductors in the ION2COMPLEX Gel Serum. Enhanced with Tetrol-E , the Activating Creams maximize the power of the ION2COMPLEX technology.
Unlike other products and technologies in the marketplace NEUTROGENA CLINICAL physically stimulates skin and, because it does not rely on chemical reactions, it is well tolerated by all skin types.
CLINICALLY PROVEN RESULTS
In self-assessed clinical trial, 100% of subjects using NEUTROGENA CLINICAL saw improvement in lines, wrinkles, firming or elasticity.
NEUTROGENA CLINICAL is not only more affordable than the #1 department store product; it was proven to outperform it as well. In a blind dermatologist-assessed 12 week study the NEUTROGENA CLINICAL Facial Lifting Wrinkle Treatment Night was proven 10X more effective than the #1 department store product at improving the look of wrinkles, crow’s feet and sagging skin after just four weeks.
Ninety-one percent of study subjects using the NEUTROGENA CLINICAL Lifting Wrinkle Treatment Starter System had visible improvements in skin firmness in just four weeks and 88% of subjects using the NEUTROGENA CLINICAL Eye Lift Contouring Treatment saw improvement in the appearance of puffiness and dark circles.
THE NEUTROGENA CLINICAL SKIN CARE LINE:
Each product in the NEUTROGENA CLINICAL line comes with the ION2COMPLEX Gel Serum and a specifically formulated Activating Cream with Tetrol-E. A clinically proven firming ingredient derived from amino acids, Tetrol-E lifts and redefines skin for a visibly firmer and more lifted look. Further enhanced with silicones the Activating Creams smooth skin and, over time, refines it as well.
The Facial Lifting Wrinkle Treatment SPF 30 features an SPF 30 Activating Cream formulated with Helioplex technology. Exclusive to Neutrogena, Helioplex technology is engineered to deliver long-last and highly photostable UVA/UVB protection.
The Eye Activating Cream in the Eye Lift Contouring Treatment is formulated with brightening minerals for an instantly more luminous look and the Night Activating Cream in the Facial Lifting Wrinkle Treatment Night is formulated with rich moisturizers and silicones for extra hydration.
The three NEUTROGENA CLINICAL products are available individually for $39.99 or as a starter system for $49.99. The Lifting Wrinkle Treatment Starter System is comprised of an ION2COMPLEX Gel Serum, an SPF 30 Activating Cream and an Eye Activating Cream.
NEUTROGENA CLINICAL arrives in stores the first week of March and is currently available at www.neutrogenaclinical.com. Through April 30, 2010 a $15 rebate is available on any NEUTROGENA CLINICAL system.
The NEUTROGENA CLINICAL skin care line includes:
NEUTROGENA CLINICAL Facial Lifting Wrinkle Treatment SPF 30 - $39.99
NEUTROGENA CLINICAL Eye Lift Contouring Treatment - $39.99
NEUTROGENA CLINICAL Lifting Wrinkle Treatment Starter System - SPF 30 and Eye - $49.99
NEUTROGENA CLINICAL Facial Lifting Wrinkle Treatment Night - $39.99
For more information visit: www.neutrogenaclinical.com.
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It’s been a while since I’ve had the motivation to blog…
Here’s the most recent reason why:
It happened last week and almost killed my dog. I was seconds away from having my bare feet sliced into serving sizes.
What happened is I got home and wandered into the kitchen for a glass of water. My faithful mutt always has a sip with me. Her eating and drinking dishes are next to the pantry. Like I’ve mentioned before, my kitchen is teeny. So, Annie and I are wetting our whistles and then I step out of the kitchen for a second before loading some dishes in the dishwasher. Annie steps out into the front room with me. As we are walking out of the kitchen, the biggest crash I’ve ever heard in my life happened on the tile floor. The shelves in my poorly constructed pantry came crashing down. Basically, my pantry exploded.
Upgrading your containers to glass is a good idea–if you trust your pantry shelves. Most of my grains and pastas have been housed in gorgeous mason jars. Suddenly my kitchen floor became a swampy combination of vinegars, syrups, and a steady flow of molasses carrying large chunks of glass all throughout my kitchen and seeping into my living room. Walls were splattered with sticky substances. Most of our food became a soupy mix of glass shards and molasses. I freaked out. I grabbed Annie, and ran outside the apartment to call Jeff. I thought the wall had come down.
Fortunately, I have a most incredible husband. As soon as he heard the trembling in my voice, he assured me he was out the door and would take a cab home. I was shocked and thought it unnecessary for him to leave his job (contract position…you don’t just leave because your wife has a molasses problem) until 6pm that night when we finally finished cleaning up the mess. It was a nightmare. Our apartment is completely tiled, so glass shards had rolled and spread all throughout the kitchen and the front room. We wore Crocs as we cleaned and then had to clean the glass bits out of the Crocs. Scrubbing molasses and glass off the floor was dangerous and tedious. I got cut. Jeff probably did, too, but didn’t say. He had the good attitude, I had an anger management problem: “I could have been killed! Annie was drinking her water just seconds before…if she were standing there when it happened, she could have been killed!”
Jeff lost much of his “junk” food, and I lost all sorts of beans and grains and pasta. But in the end, I realized how lucky I had been. I can’t imagine standing there and having a pantry full of glass jars and dishes fall down on me, surrounding me with shards of glass, cutting me into pieces. Annie and I decided that even though it was a strange catastrophe, it was a reminder to be thankful. We avoided the worst of it. And Jeff still has his job.
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Bunions and Hammertoes - Podiatrist in Norwood, MA
More than half the women in America have bunions, a common deformity often blamed on wearing tight, narrow shoes. Bunions cause the base of your big toe (Metatarsophalangeal Joint) to enlarge and protrude. The skin over it may be red and tender. This can be acquired through time or it can be congenital (you got it from your family)
Wearing any type of shoe may be painful. This joint flexes with every step you take. The bigger your bunion gets, the more it hurts to walk. Bursitis may set in. Your big toe may angle towards your second toe, or even move all the way under or over it. The skin on the bottom of your foot may become thicker and painful.
Pressure from your big toe may force your second toe out of alignment, sometimes causing it to overlap your third toe. If your bunion gets too severe, it may cause be difficulty in walking. Your pain may become chronic and you may develop arthritis.
Most bunions can be treated conservatively with wider & softer shoes, pads to relieve the pressure and/or medications. If this does not help then surgical treatment is indicated.
Bunion surgery, or bunionectomy, realigns the bone, ligaments, tendons and nerves so your big toe can be brought back to its correct position and the bump on the inside of the joint removed. Many bunion surgeries are performed on a same-day basis (no hospital stays) using a local anesthesia. During your recovery it is common to have pain and swelling. This swelling and stiffness may be persistent for several months.
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There are currently more web sites on the Internet having to do with foot fetishes than with foot health.Hammertoes
Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery. People with hammertoe may have corns or calluses on the top of the middle joint of the toe or on the tip of the toe. They may also feel pain in their toes or feet and have difficulty finding comfortable shoes.
Causes of hammertoe include improperly fitting shoes and muscle imbalance.
Treatment for the condition typically involves shoes with soft, roomy toe boxes and toe exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles. Commercially available straps, cushions or non-medicated corn pads may also relieve symptoms.
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