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This April 4th will be my 1 year anniversary since being diagnosed with cancer.
On April 4th, 2008 I received the news that no one wants to here, "you have cancer."
I was diagnosed with spindle cell melanoma which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. In 2008 approximately 62,480 people were diagnosed with melanoma and 8,420 people died from it.
The following is my story.
In March of 2008 I noticed a mole on the upper portion of my left inner thigh that seemed to be getting a little bigger, but I was not completely sure. Considering that my father was diagnosed with melanoma a year earlier, I thought it would be prudent to have it looked at, so I decided to make an appointment with one of my dermatologists (I have two). When my doctor inspected it he said that it looked fine and did not seem to follow the ABCDE's of melanoma. He told me to watch it and let him know if it gets any bigger. Needless to say, I left the doctor's office with a spring in my step and a sigh of relief that it was nothing or so I thought.
My divine intervention came about two weeks later. I am one of those people that takes great care of my hands... I get manicures, I exfoliate and moisturize, etc... so if something new was to show up on my hands, I would notice it right away, this would not be the case anywhere else on my body considering that I have a lot of moles. One day when I was exfoliating I noticed a small black "dot" on the inner portion of my right index finger. This was something completely new and was not there the day before! This really caught my attention simply because it was black and new... not a good combination.
So, without hesitation I promptly made an appointment with my other dermatologist -- not the one I had seen two weeks earlier -- to have this new black dot looked at. I thought that while I was there I would have him inspect the mole on my leg... essentially getting a second opinion. When he inspected my concerns, he informed me that the only way to know for certain what they are is to have them biopsied and looked at by a pathologist. So, I said go ahead take them off. So now I had to wait for the results.
I will be the first one to admit it, I really do not have a great deal of patience when it comes to medical issues -- this is something God is working with me on -- I like to have information immediately! I could not wait the whole week that I was told it would take for the results to come back. Later that same week I called my doctor to see if the pathology reports came back, and they were coming in by fax just as I called... talk about timing. The result from the black dot on my finger was nothing more than a new little freckle... I was so relieved because this was the one I was concerned about. However, the result from the mole on my thigh was not that promising... it was diagnosed as a spindle cell melanoma which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Furthermore, this is a rare form of melanoma and accounts for only 4% of the melanoma's diagnosed. This form of melanoma is usually misdiagnosed because it does not follow the usual patterns of the average melanoma, and if that is the case it is usually too late.
I was schedule for surgery 5 days later to have it removed and it was a pretty invasive surgery.
Finding out that I now had cancer gave me pause and I fluctuated between emotions, and it took a little while for the fact that I have cancer to sink in. Here I am 38 years old, married with a 13 month old son and now I have a disease that has the potential to take my life. Wow!!!! This diagnosis really put life into perspective.... the brevity and fragility of life now has center stage!
Life is so precious and should not be taken for granted as we all know and for some reason or another we neglect... for we are here today and gone tomorrow. You know, I never lashed out at God questioning, "why me?" To ask such a question is so inappropriate and self-centered (obviously), but the question, "why not me?" seemed more appropriate, but nevertheless difficult to understand. In life we never want to think that something like cancer or any other life threatening disease will find its way to our doorstep, but cancer is not a respecter of persons and should not be taken lightly... and it came knocking at my door.
I am very thankful to God for all the blessings he has bestowed on me in my life and for revealing this cancer to me in the way that he did... if he had not given me my "miracle freckle" I would have not gone into have the mole on my leg biopsied...this would have given the cancer a chance to grow and to eventually... possibly... take my life. To see that his hand was upon me in this situation is comforting and the prayers and support of my friends and family was absolutely incredible!
This week I am going to be scheduling my annual chest x-ray and blood work... which is something that I have to do for the next five year. They do this to make sure that my cancer has not spread.
At any rate, I guess my reason for posting this is that we should be very proactive when it comes to our health... because no one else will. We should not dismiss anything that we feel may be a concern... denial can be a TERRIBLE foe!
Since my cancer came from a seemingly innocuous mole... we should carefully examine ourselves (or have a spouse help) for any new or changing moles. If you find one, don't hesitate, make an appointment and get it checked.
Thank you for reading my story, and I apologize for my little novel.
Before entering the field of the record attempt, the participant was checked by a dermatologist to see if they're a natural redhead. For keeping count, a photo was taken.
1672 natural redheads where counted to be in one erea for ten minutes straight. That's a new confirmed record. Too many redheads to fit in a photo taken from the yellow crane behind the gril.
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I thought this crop was pretty interesting, and I further brought out my obvious need for tweezers and a visit to the dermatologist (however like I said, I swear this is not what I look like on this planet). Best viewed large, and if you stare at it long enough it just might warp you into another dimension.
These are the surgery wounds and drainage tubes from surgery for my malignant melanoma and removal of sentinel lymph nodes for cancer testing. Wear sunscreen and ask your dermatologist about any suspicious moles...immediately. Don't wait!
Update: I'm now taking Interferon therapy with PEG-Intron and getting CTs & MRIs.
My Melanoma photo set.
This photo was used by Pacific Yachting Magazine in their excellent article on skin cancers titled "The Sinister Side of the Sun."
A little more info (added July 2009):
I've been cancer free now for over 2 years. Still have PET scans and checkups with an oncologist and a dermatologist.
For those wondering what size mole (with Melanoma) would result in such a big surgical scar, my mole was only 8mm across. A large area around the mole has to be removed (once it has been diagnosed as melanoma) to be certain all tissue that it may have spread to is removed.
HER WONDERFUL WORLD
By MAFELOU C. LEAGOGO-AGRIAM
Photo by Justin Patrick Go
How can one explain why so many people feel relieved from their aches and pains at the mere sight of their doctors? Older folks would even say that half of the battle of curing the patient is won when the patient is attended by a doctor who’s cheerful and kind, and not to discount well-equipped in her chosen medical field.
And talking about it, who comes to mind from among the crop of young physicians in Iloilo City but 36-year-old dermatologist Jennifer Grendel Ganzon-Bernardo. Dr. Jenjen -- as she is called in the professional circle – is the third of four lovely daughters of Freeman Ganzon and the former Maricar Rodriguez of Manila, a noted beauty in her time. The public will certainly agree that personal good looks are a plus factor in any career and Dr. Jenjen is ample in this department, thanks to the family genes.
Moreover, straight out from the family cache is another asset: superior cerebral genes spread out generously to family members. After all, the grand patriarch of the clan was the late former Philippine Senator and Iloilo City Mayor Rodolfo “Roding” Ganzon, widely recognized for his brilliance.
Dr. Jenjen is one of his many grandchildren. For the most part of her early life, she and her siblings – along with their parents – lived with the high-profile Senator and his wife Dolores Padoginog-Ganzon at their Dasmarinas Village residence in Makati City. Through everyday encounters with the Stormy Petrel of the Philippine Senate, his influence swayed over their heads and manifested in their choices.
“He inculcated on us the value of good education, hardwork and the importance of promptness,” Dr. Jenjen solemnly declares. The senior man was like a martinet during mealtime with his granddaughters. She recalls how he would drill them on the multiplication table, on English (with a word a day to learn), current events, history, etc., to stock up and enrich their young, spongy minds. He had deep respect for self-made or self-employed people; conversely, he abhorred lazy persons. When told of a granddaughter’s intent to be a doctor, he seemed thrilled no end for it was a profession meant for those made of no ordinary stuff.
On the other hand, how Dr. Jenjen must have made her own parents proud of her academic standings, completing grade school at the Colegio de San Agustin in Dasmarinas Village with honors, graduating salutatorian of high school batch 1992 of Assumption Iloilo, and consistently being in the Dean’s list at the Ateneo de Manila University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1996.
Without pause, she entered medical school at the University of the East-Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UE-RMMC) in Manila, graduating four years later in 2001 as a Doctor of Medicine. Again without missing a beat, she undertook a one-year Post-Graduate Internship in the same medical center. In August 2002, she passed the Physician’s Licensure Examination.
Dr. Jenjen remembers there were 35 licensed doctors like her applying for the three-year Residency Training in Dermatology at the UE-RMMC. Only two could be taken in and she alone in the end completed the residency program in time. In June 2006, she received a Diplomate Certification after passing the Philippine Dermatological Society Diplomate Examination.
Amazingly despite her very tight and tough schedules, she still found time to marry the man who by all measures was her perfect match. Dr. Emiliano “Totoy” Medina Bernardo III, the only ophthalmologist sub-specializing in Neuro-Visual disorders in the whole Western Visayas, was a classmate in Ateneo and in medical school who graduated with honors. What she says sums up her complete admiration for him: ‘I thought I was very intelligent until I met my husband.” The young Bernardo family – with two tykes in addition, namely, Jaime Rodolfo (now seven years-old) and Hannah Marie Ines (now three-years-old) – transferred to Iloilo City sometime in 2007. “We hated the traffic in Manila and it’s much healthier for the kids to be raised in Iloilo City,” she says. “I can spend longer period of time with them because my home and the workplace are not so far distant from each other. I choose to have ample time with my children everyday.
“Career-wise, I realized the Dermatology community in Manila is crowded. Here in Iloilo City, I am the 10th board-certified dermatologist. Although my husband is from Quezon City, he agreed wholly to our transferring to Iloilo. He said namit kag barato ang pagkaon sa Iloilo. He loves our talaba.”
Dr. Jenjen’s husband is a food connoisseur and quite an accomplished cook, aside from having been once a marathoner, sweep rower, a band player, and now a swimmer. His culinary opinion is sought for through the food articles and restaurant reviews he writes for a Manila-based food magazine. Guess who his biggest fan is because the chef oftentimes cooks in the Bernardo house?
Four years now in medical practice as a doctor of the largest organ of the human body, i.e., the skin, Dr. Jenjen seems well-settled in her profession and among her peers in the Philippine Dermatological Society of Iloilo City, as well as in the domestic front with a son in Kinder II at the St. Mary’s Academy who loves animals and can distinguish a lynx from a lion, and a daughter who scored a perfect grade of 100% in nursery in the same school.
Dr. Jenjen spends half-a-day daily in her clinic at the St. Paul Institute where she deals with pathological cases, and adequate time at the Skin Care Professionals (clinic) in the Atrium, and as in-house dermatologist at the Skin & Shape Up Center located in the lower ground of SM City Iloilo, which provide the Ilonggos quality aesthetic treatments within their reach.
Here are more interesting impressions of the personable Dr. Jenjen on her roles as professional, a mother and wife, and as her own person.
What do you enjoy doing as a family? I do my best to wake up early so I can swim with my husband. The kids usually swim with us on weekends and we also love eating out. Sunday mass with everyone is a must and we’ve recently found out that traveling without the kids’ yayas is possible already and we’re going to do a lot more of that soon.
What are the some family values that you wish to pass on to your children? Diligence, hard-work, generosity and reading. There is nothing worthwhile which doesn’t require hard work or diligence. I don’t consider myself brilliant, but I am very diligent, and there is very little that cannot be achieved with hard work. I want my children to learn this. I want them to achieve things on their own and not be honored simply because they’re my children. I also want to teach them to be generous by focusing on others. It’s a challenge for my husband and me to teach this to my son because of his specific needs. Most people who have achieved anything of significance are wide readers. Books are something that we don’t hesitate to buy for the kids.
Who exerted the most influence in your life? I have to say that my grandfather (Senator Rodolfo Ganzon) is one of the most influential people in my life. He was a very strong and principled personality who did the right thing, even if it wasn’t the popular choice. He taught me the following: 1. There is no excuse for being lazy (kontra nya guid ang matamad), 2. Time is gold and 3. Love the poor.
The books that I read also influence me with the way I think and act on a daily basis. Some of the books that I love (aside from the Bible) are books by David Schwartz, Napoleon Hill, Jim Dornan and John Maxwell.
Do you still have a “me” time when you can indulge in stuff that you alone like doing? Time with my kids and husband is also me time, which is why I decided to limit my clinic hours to only half the day for most of the week. I spend a lot of time with my family. Occasionally, when my husband is at work and the kids are in school, I go with my mom to SM. Before I start my clinic, I always make it a point to have some personal quiet time and prayer.
My husband and I also make it a point to go to Manila once every four months to take a break, re-asses our vision for the future and plan accordingly.
Your husband loves to cook, what’s your favorite food that he cooks? What do the kids love? I love nearly everything that my husband prepares (which he refuses to believe) and he has a fairly wide repertoire. But if I were to choose a few that are my all time favorites, they would be: French Toast, Cheese Omelet, Buritos and Tacos. He’s been trying to learn how to cook Indian Food; and so far they’re pretty tasty too.
As for the kids, they haven’t developed the sophisticated palate to enjoy their father’s cooking, but they do love the way I make spaghetti.
What accomplishments are you most proud of? I am most proud of my education. I’m lucky to be trained by two of the best and oldest schools in the country, Assumption Iloilo (100 years) and Ateneo de Manila University (150 years). Passing the Diplomate Exam for the Philippine Dermatological Society is also a big achievement for me since it took 12 years of hard work (4 years of college, 4 years of med school, 1 year of internship, the medical board exam and the 3 years of dermatologic residency).
I am also very proud of my two beautiful and wonderful children, Jaime Rodolfo and Hannah Maria Ines. It took two very difficult pregnancies, expert obstetricians (Dr. Diana Bongala – UERMMMC and Dr. Maureen Fortuna – SPH) and several other expert Physicians (Dr Joey Salazar, Dr. Jocelyn Eusebio, Dr. Olivia Flores – UERMMMC, Drs. James and Tina Woo and Dr. Teresa Martirez- SPH) to make them as healthy as they are right now.
What aesthetic treatment are most Ilonggos fond of? Like the rest of the world, a lot of Ilonggos are now more particular about, and aware of how they look and aging gracefully. This is why most of the aesthetic procedures that are in demand are all geared towards improving the skin, hair removal and delaying the effects of aging. Some of the procedures available in Iloilo City through Skin Care Professionals in Atrium and Skin and Shape Up Center in SM City are: Refirme, Diode Laser, IPL, Pixel etc., and slimming procedures such as Cavitation, RF.
What are the some of the most common skin ailments that you encounter in the clinic? A few of the most common skin diseases that I see on a daily basis range from the benign but troublesome acne, melasma and eczemas (atopic dermatitis, nummular eczemas, etc.) to the more serious / pathologic conditions like psoriasis, basal cell carcinoma, bacterial / viral infections and exfoliative dermatitis.
Are there other things you want to achieve? If time and resources would permit, I would like to attend all dermatology conferences here and abroad. There is so much more to learn. Sub-specialization is also another thing I’d like to do in either Dermatologic Surgery or Pediatric Dermatology. Traveling the world with my family and friends is also a part of my dream list.
Leading a life of significance by helping others achieve their dreams is something non-medical and non-political that I’m working on…
Where do you get your strength or inspiration? Strength and inspiration first come from God, without Whom everything would not be possible. My children and husband provide the reason for which I do everything. My friends and family provide the support which allows me to achieve what I have set out to do. My colleagues in the medical practice in Iloilo City provide me with inspiration for what can be achieved in the future. I’m particularly grateful to my colleagues in the Philippine Dermatological Society for accepting me with open arms to the small community of dermatologists in Iloilo City.
Dark and dismal and only a quarter to six in the evening.
I snapped this street in a mainly light industrial area (Kenepuru) after visiting a dermatologist here.
Friday, 2nd May 2025.
whenever the sky looks like this I wish we faced west. someday I'm just going to the dermatologist on our floor and using their window!
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Give up? Gas line mark out. The other stuff's been that way for years here (infrastructure collapse). The ground settled a little. I guess no one noticed before now. A lot of yellow paint.s being sprayed around Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA lately.
One of the many projects going up quickly in the area is on Tucker Station Road - currently being built by a company called Citiscape Residential out of Indianapolis, Indiana. One of the site superintendents was so kind as to give Pancake and me a quick tour of the site, indicating they were funded by the Carlyle Group, purported to be one of the largest investment firms in the USA and elsewhere. The site super said they simply followed orders to get this complex up fast, I will give them credit for that. Units are being sold. It is a busy place. Most places if done right will get the surrounding infrastructures in place (roadways, traffic flow, etc...) prior to building these pizza box dog kennels. What this 300 unit subdevelopment and dozens of others do is wreak having on the current population with any type of immunocompromised system (infants, children, the aged, disabled, etc...) or those with eyes without cataracts as these conditions could be prevented with knowledge and integrity of those who'd approved and constructed them. It does guarantee current eye doctors, lawyers, dermatologists, heart doctors, lung doctors and allergists their job security. He did say the MSD inspectors do get out of their vehicles on occasion. The fast completion of these buildings at the expense of the local people, animals and environment is nothing to be proud of. www.carlyle.com/sites/default/files/documents/CarbonNeutr...
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Erythema—the medical term for redness in rosacea—is associated with just about every subtype of rosacea. In erythematotelangiectatic (subtype 1), the primary symptom of the disease is persistent facial redness. Visible blood vessels (telangiectasia) often occur with this subtype.
Because this subtype is difficult to treat with medical therapy, it may be especially important for you to identify and avoid lifestyle and environmental factors that trigger flushing or irritate your skin. The most common factors are covered in Rosacea Triggers.
Visible blood vessels and severe background redness may be reduced with lasers or intense pulsed light therapy. Several sessions are typically required for satisfactory results, and touch-up sessions may later be needed as the underlying disease process is still present.
Extensive flushing, in some cases, can be treated with some types of medication, so working with your dermatologist is a must.
For more information about rosacea, visit RosaceaFacts online at:
This channel and the displayed images are meant to act as a resource for rosacea sufferers but not to serve as a diagnostic tool or to be a forum to provide or share specific treatment advice. It's important to visit a dermatologist if you think you have rosacea.
Find one in your area here: rosaceafacts.com/dermatologist.aspx
Toxicodendron radicans, better known as poison ivy (older synonyms are Rhus toxicodendron and Rhus radicans), is a poisonous North American plant that is well known for its production of urushiol, a clear liquid compound found within the sap of the plant that causes an itching rash in most people who touch it. The plant is not a true ivy (Hedera).
Poison ivy can be found growing in any of the following three forms:
as a trailing vine that is 10–25 centimeters tall (4 to 10 inches)
as a shrub up to 1.2 meters tall (4 feet)
as a climbing vine that grows on trees or some other support
Poison ivy grows throughout much of North America, including the Canadian Maritime provinces, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and all U.S. states east of the Rockies, as well as in the mountainous areas of Mexico up to around 1,500 m (4,900 ft) (caquistle or caxuistle is the Nahuatl term), and is normally found in wooded areas, especially along edge areas. It also grows in exposed rocky areas and in open fields and disturbed areas. It also grows as a forest understory plant, although it is only somewhat shade tolerant. The plant is extremely common in suburban and exurban areas of New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and southeastern United States. Similar species, poison oak, and Toxicodendron rydbergii are found in western North America. Poison ivy rarely grows at altitudes above 1,500 m (4,900 ft), although the altitude limit varies in different locations. The plants can grow as a shrub up to about 1.2 metres (3.9 ft) tall, as a groundcover 10–25 cm (3.9–9.8 in) high, or as a climbing vine on various supports. Older vines on substantial supports send out lateral branches that may at first be mistaken for tree limbs.
The deciduous leaves of poison ivy are trifoliate with three almond-shaped leaflets. Leaf colour ranges from light green (usually the younger leaves) to dark green (mature leaves), turning bright red in fall; though other sources say leaves are reddish when expanding, turn green through maturity, then back to red, orange, or yellow in the fall. The leaflets of mature leaves are somewhat shiny. The leaflets are 3 to 12 cm long, rarely up to 30 cm. Each leaflet has a few or no teeth along its edge, and the leaf surface is smooth. Leaflet clusters are alternate on the vine, and the plant has no thorns. Vines growing on the trunk of a tree become firmly attached through numerous aerial rootlets. The vines develop adventitious roots, or the plant can spread from rhizomes or root crowns. The milky sap of poison ivy darkens after exposure to the air.
Poison ivy spreads either vegetatively or sexually. Poison ivy is dioecious; flowering occurs from May to July. The yellowish- or greenish-white flowers are typically inconspicuous and are located in clusters up to 8 cm above the leaves. The berry-like fruit, a drupe, mature by August to November with a grayish-white colour. Fruits are a favourite winter food of some birds and other animals. Seeds are spread mainly by animals and remain viable after passing through the digestive tract.
It is not particularly sensitive to soil moisture, although it does not grow in desert or arid conditions. It grows in a wide variety of soil types, and soil pH from 6.0 (acidic) to 7.9 (moderately alkaline). It can grow in areas subject to seasonal flooding or brackish water.
It is more common now than when Europeans first entered North America. Real estate development adjacent to wild, undeveloped land has engendered "edge effects," enabling poison ivy to form vast, lush colonies in such places. It is listed as a noxious weed in the U.S. states of Minnesota and Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario.
Poison ivy and its relatives are virtually unknown in Europe.
The following three characteristics are sufficient to identify poison ivy in most situations: (a) clusters of three leaflets, (b) alternate leaf arrangement, and (c) lack of thorns. Although a number of other plants fit this simplified description, any plant with these criteria should be prudently avoided by people unfamiliar with identifying poison ivy. Identification by experienced people is often made difficult by leaf damage, leafless conditions during winter, and unusual growth forms due to environmental and/or genetic factors. The appearance of poison ivy can vary greatly between environments and even individual specimens within a single area.
Various mnemonic rhymes describe the characteristic appearance of poison ivy:
"Leaves of three, let it be."
"Hairy vine, no friend of mine." Poison ivy vines are very poisonous.
"Raggy rope, don't be a dope!" Poison ivy vines on trees have a furry "raggy" appearance. This rhyme warns tree climbers to be wary. Old, mature vines on tree trunks can be quite large and long, with the recognizable leaves obscured among the higher foliage of the tree.
"One, two, three? Don't touch me."
"Berries white, run in fright" and "Berries white, danger in sight."
"Longer middle stem, stay away from them." This refers to the middle leaflet having a notably longer stem than the two side leaflets and is a key to differentiating it from the similar-looking Rhus aromatica - Fragrant sumac.
"Red leaflets in the spring, it's a dangerous thing." This refers to the red appearance that new leaflets sometimes have in the spring. (Note that later, in the summer, the leaflets are green, making them more difficult to distinguish from other plants, while in autumn they can be reddish-orange.)
"Side leaflets like mittens, will itch like the dickens." This refers to the appearance of some, but not all, poison ivy leaves, where each of the two side leaflets has a small notch that makes the leaflet look like a mitten with a "thumb." (Note that this rhyme should not be misinterpreted to mean that only the side leaflets will cause itching, since actually all parts of the plant can cause itching.)
"If butterflies land there, don't put your hand there." This refers to the fact that some butterflies land on poison ivy, since they are not affected, which provides them protection as their predators avoid eating the plant.
"If it's got hair, it won't be fair." This refers to the hair that can be on the stem and leaves of poison ivy.
The reaction caused by poison ivy, urushiol-induced contact dermatitis, is an allergic reaction. Around 15% to 30% of people have no allergic response, but most people will become sensitized with repeated or more concentrated exposure to urushiol. Reactions can progress to anaphylaxis. Over 350,000 people are affected by poison ivy annually.
The pentadecylcatechols of the oleoresin within the sap of poison-ivy and related plants causes the allergic reaction; the plants produce a mixture of pentadecylcatechols, which collectively is called urushiol. After injury the sap leaks to the surface of the plant where the urushiol becomes a blackish lacquer after contact with oxygen.
Urushiol binds to the skin on contact, where it causes severe itching that develops into reddish coloured inflammation or non-coloured bumps, and then blistering. These lesions may be treated with Calamine lotion, Burow's solution compresses or baths to relieve discomfort, though recent studies have shown some traditional medicines to be ineffective. Over-the-counter products to ease itching—or simply oatmeal baths and baking soda—are now recommended by dermatologists for the treatment of poison ivy.
The oozing fluids released by scratching blisters do not spread the poison. The appearance of a spreading rash indicates that some areas received more of the poison and reacted sooner than other areas or that contamination is still occurring from contact with objects to which the original poison was spread. The blisters and oozing result from blood vessels that develop gaps and leak fluid through the skin; if the skin is cooled, the vessels constrict and leak less. If poison ivy is burned and the smoke then inhaled, this rash will appear on the lining of the lungs, causing extreme pain and possibly fatal respiratory difficulty. If poison ivy is eaten, the mucus lining of the mouth and digestive tract can be damaged. A poison ivy rash usually develops within a week of exposure and can last anywhere from one to four weeks, depending on severity and treatment. In rare cases, poison ivy reactions may require hospitalization.
Urushiol oil can remain active for several years, so handling dead leaves or vines can cause a reaction. In addition, oil transferred from the plant to other objects (such as pet fur) can cause the rash if it comes into contact with the skin. Clothing, tools, and other objects that have been exposed to the oil should be washed to prevent further transmission.
People who are sensitive to poison ivy can also experience a similar rash from mangoes. Mangoes are in the same family (Anacardiaceae) as poison ivy; the sap of the mango tree and skin of mangoes has a chemical compound similar to urushiol. A related allergenic compound is present in the raw shells of cashews. Similar reactions have been reported occasionally from contact with the related Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica) or Japanese lacquer tree.
The Fleischmann’s Yeast ad claimed that adolescent pimples stemmed from “sluggish intestinal action” and a deficiency in Vitamin A, both of which could allegedly be remedied by consuming two cakes of Fleischmann’s High-Vitamin Yeast daily. The ad promised visible skin improvement in “30 days or less,” citing over 6,000 units of Vitamin A per serving and anecdotal testimonials from teens.
At the time, vitamins were a relatively new frontier in nutrition science. Vitamin A was known to support skin health, and yeast—rich in B vitamins and some A—was marketed as a cure-all for everything from constipation to “internal fatigue.” However, the American Medical Association criticized such ads for unverified medical claims. The Federal Trade Commission eventually pressured Fleischmann’s to tone down its health assertions.
Modern dermatology does not support yeast as a reliable acne treatment. While nutrition plays a role in skin health, acne is primarily caused by excess oil production, clogged pores, bacterial growth, or hormonal fluctuations. Vitamin A derivatives (like retinoids) are still used today—but topically, not through yeast cakes.
Dermatologists now recommend a range of evidence-based products such as Zapzyt Acne Treatment Gel (that kills acne-causing bacteria); Pharmagel Pharma Clear (that unclogs pores and reduces inflammation); Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Treatment (that targets redness and post-acne marks); and Differin Gel (that promotes cell turnover and prevents clogged pores). For moderate to severe or hormonal acne, dermatologists may also prescribe antibiotics or hormonal meds taken orally.
[Sources: “8 Options for Treating Acne, As Recommended by Dermatologists” at Byrdie.com; “Vintage Ads: Let Them Eat Yeast?” at SaturdayEveningPost.com; and “The Healing Power of Compressed Yeast” by Catherine Price at ScienceHistory.org]
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The pitch for yeast has evolved from “clear skin in 30 days” to “nutritional powerhouse in a sprinkle.” Today, nutritional yeast (often called nooch) is widely promoted for several alleged health benefits, especially among plant-based eaters and wellness enthusiasts. The promoted benefits include energy boost, immune support, gut health, heart health, pregnancy support, and support for skin, hair and nails.
Rich in protein and fiber and gluten-free, yeast does add a cheesy, umami flavor to vegan dishes. However, more research is needed to confirm health claims.
[Sources: WebMD.com, MedicalNewsToday.com, and Healthline.com]
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Another view of autumn in the Winkworth Arboretum near Godalming, Surrey.
This magnificent wooded valley is host to more than a thousand trees and is the only arboretum owned and maintained by the National Trust. It was the brainchild of Dr Wilfrid Fox (1875-1962), one of Britain’s leading dermatologists who acquired the land and planted the trees from 1938 to ‘paint a picture’. And wow, what a picture he created!
Lt. Cmdr. (Dr.) Lorraine Griffin, a dermatologist recently assigned to Naval Hospital, Newport, uses a microscope in the Dermatology Clinic. The clinic, which had been closed for six years, now sees a gull schedule of patients with Griffin and two dermatology technicians on staff.
Puzzles is right!
a) The puzzle is one of the symbols of the autism pride movement, and
we spent a chunk of the late afternoon at the Autism Collaboration
Center at EMU. They seem to be the new bright and shining game in
town, given the closing of the UM autism research center.
b) My own puzzles.
Those who know me in real life know that I've been struggling with
damaged skin on my face for about the last 10 years. Series of
infections, tons of treatments, lots of what ifs and no good answers.
Yes, I've seen dermatologists. I won't go into the details now, but
suffice to say that I finally gave up and didn't go back, for a
variety of reasons.
Recently there have been some new clues. I had found that eating
quinoa helped my skin heal better. The theory is something to do with
lysine and collagen. My face was exceptionally bad this past winter,
so I began eating a lot of quinoa over the past few months. I found
that eating lots of quinoa helped other health issues, especially my
bones. I started to eat even more quinoa! I started to rave about
quinoa after a stunning surprise mile-run, something I've never done
in my life, and which I've been under direct orders not to attempt for
~20 years because of knee trouble. No problem. Hunh? No problem? Wait
sec, there is something very puzzling with that concept.
I felt wonderful, at least 10 years younger than I've felt in more
than ten years. As I raved about the wonders of quinoa, my knees being
great, increased energy levels, alertness, productivity, focus, etc
... not one but THREE of my medical friends and colleagues said,
"Hmmm, you sound just like our patients that have gone off gluten,
hmmm." One doctor, one nurse, and one public health professional.
Interesting. I listened. I realized that by consuming more and more
quinoa I had replaced most of the gluten in my diet, but
unintentionally. I decided to do a mini-gluten trial. So I quit eating
quinoa last week, and went back on sandwiches and burger buns and
such.
Very interesting. I found I felt tired all the time, muddy in my
thoughts, and my face? My skin practically dissolved. It's in an awful
state right now, sore, scabby, and swollen. Painful. I wondered, whoa,
could gluten be associated with skin problems? Quick search yielded a
definitive YES. At least two serious dermatologic conditions are
associated with gluten intolerance. Interesting. One resembles what my
skin does, but usually occurs on other parts of the body. The other
one usually occurs on the face, but doesn't look like what I get. So,
I don't know, but worth continued exploration.
I am still curious about distinguishing between gluten and quinoa, so
after the 4th of July holiday weekend, I'll try a week of gluten free
with without quinoa. I know, a week isn't much, but this is a very
informal test with a sample of one. In any case, I am going to start
avoiding the gluten for a while and see if I can get my face to heal.
It was almost completely healed before I went back on the wheat
breads. Pretty sorry I tried at this point! Ow.
So, I still don't know what's wrong, but this is a direction of
enquiry that hasn't been explored. If it helps, hey, I'll be very
grateful. It would be very nice to have my face not hurt on a regular
basis. And either way the test goes, I figure I'll still be eating
quinoa. After all, I still have other bone diseases, and quinoa is
supposed to help with those, whether or not it does anything for my
face.
Bill Frist is a miracle worker! If he can diagnose Terry Schiavo over the TV, then maybe he can save me a trip to the dermatologist.
John Dillinger went to dermatologist Dr. Charles Eye to be treated for a scalp problem on the evening of Nov. 15, 1933. After exiting the doctor's office and getting into his car with his girlfriend Evelyn Frechette, 30 police cars gave chase going east on Irving Park Rd. Indiana police detective Art Keller fired five loads of 12 gauge riot shot into the car's door. Officers Rooney and Artery also fired their .38 calibers into Dillinger's Terraplane without effect.
When he reached this six-corner intersection of Irving Park Road, Elston Ave. and Central Park Ave. he zoomed between two intersecting trolley cars and headed south down Elston Ave. in an effort to lose the police. He turned down a dead-end alley. When the police entered the alley, Dillinger reversed the car past them and got away. He and Evelyn then proceeded to a party at gang member Russell Clark's apartment.
Located at Irving Park Road, Elston Ave. and Central Park Ave. (This picture is facing southeast. Irving Park on the left, Elston on the right.)
Went in to the dermatologist today for a check of a mole that was a little wonky. What was originally flat, brown and perfectly round had become raised, pink white and brown mottled and very irregular shaped. It was itching and started bleeding spontaneously from time to time.
The doctor got my family history of skin cancer, took one look at my leg and told me we were doing a biopsy immediately. He said he's 90% sure that it's cancerous.
I'm sorry, 90% sure of WHAT?!?!?!
He wanted to do a big mamba jamba biopsy and take out about a three inch circle of flesh - but I said we should start a little slow. You know... get to know each other first before we jump into the big stuff. How about a little foreplay, doc?
It looks a lot like a cigar burn. But it's not. It's deceptively deeper than what it looks like in the picture. You could probably stick your finger tip in it easily. [Edited to say - yep. you can. I just did. Gross!] It's been cauterized, so that's why it looks like a burn. While they were at it they took another biopsy of my arm.
And by the way, the smell of your own flesh burning is always a bit disconcerting. Even more so than perhaps the fact that I watched him do it with this thing that looked like a melon baller razor thing. I shouldn't have watched. I couldn't help myself though. It was like a train wreck.
I'm hoping he's wrong, obviously. In all likelihood it's nothing. Right? Right. Results should be in around a week from now. I realize skin cancer's usually not that big of a deal.
But honestly, I'm scared. I'm not fond of "c" words, unless you consider chocolate.
And yeah, he didn't offer chocolate.
I've been lamenting all the times I got horribly sunburned and decided I didn't need to wear sunscreen. I've been sunburned to the point of literal blistering more times than I can count.
How do you separate harmless moles from potentially cancerous ones? Check for the ABCDEs:
A is for asymmetry. This means that if you divide the mole in half, the two parts do not match. Asymmetry may be a sign of cancer. (uh. check)
B is for border. Irregular edges that are ragged or notched may be a suspicious sign. (uh. check)
C is for color. Uneven or multiple colors that may vary from brown, black, and pink to red, white, and blue can signal melanoma, a type of skin cancer that can be deadly. (uh, check)
D is for diameter. A mole may be abnormal if it is bigger than a pencil eraser. (uh, check)
E is for elevation. A raised or uneven mole can be a sign of skin cancer. (Jesus McChrist - check)
If a skin marking has any of the characteristics listed above, your doctor should evaluate it as soon as possible.
Also look for other warning signs of skin cancer, including a mole that appears to be new or growing; changes in appearance or texture; itches, hurts, or feels different than usual; or is crusted, swollen, red, or irritated. Adult men most often get skin cancer on the trunk, especially between the shoulder blades, or on the head or neck. Women most often get it on the arms and legs. It can rarely form in children.
According to the American Cancer Society, these exams should be done by a doctor every three years between the ages of 20 to 39 and yearly starting at age 40. You should do them monthly at home. You may need more frequent exams if you've had skin cancer in the past.
The good news is squamous cell cancer, one of two types of non-melanoma skin cancers (the other is basal cell cancer) have a better than 95% cure rate if detected early.
And please, wear sunscreen. Lots of it. Wallow in big vats of it for God's sake. Especially if you're like me and at high risk (i.e. pale, burn easily and never tan). That's your Public Service Announcement for the day.
And yes, I did a shite job shaving. Bite me. It's been a rough morning.
Dr. Darm has practiced aesthetic medicine for the past 15 years, performing over 50,000 laser procedures. Previously, Dr. Darm was a board certified Emergency Medicine physician (ER doctor) with over 20 years experience. He graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Psychology. His medical training was obtained at OHSU.
Dr. Darm opened his private practice, Aesthetic Medicine, in 1995. Initially specializing in weight loss, he expanded to include hair removal and rosacea treatments in 1997. Since that time, new services have been added yearly to promote health, wellness and beauty. Dr. Darm has pioneered his own trademark procedure, LaserLift™ for the treatment of wrinkles, and LipoLift™ for the treatment of unwanted fat and cellulite. He is internationally recognized and sought out by patients from all over the world.
For more information log on www.drdarm.com.
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GSK, Cipla, Sun Pharma, Abbott, Zydus Cadila,Microlabs among others in top category at PharmaLeaders Award Nominations 2014
Pharmaleaders announce the biggest Healthcare Award Nominations in top 25 categories at 7th Annual Pharmaceutical Leadership Summit & Pharmaleaders Business Leadership Awards 2014
Tuesday,11th November 2014, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Nation’s biggest & most awaited,credible & prestigious leadership awards in pharmaceuticals, healthcare & biotechnology are announced by the Pharmaleaders Group ( www.pharmaleaders.tv ), a division of Network 7 Media Group (www.network7mediagroup.com )today with 25 top categories for voting by the public to chose the best companies & top performers based on the declaration by pharmaleaders of top five finalists. Various stakeholders of healthcare & physical interviews will be carried out by Pharmaleaders Journalists/Researchers to a sample size of 3.5 Lakh voters in the databank will be conducted in 16 Cities & will be counted in final voting. However only 40 % of weightage are to be given to Sms/Email/Online/Physical Interviews to gauge the mood of the nation while 60 % will purely rest on the merits & the decision of the eminent panel of jury members will be final to give the real justice & make it transparent in our quest to find the real winners as has been the practice exercised over the last 6 annual editions. Pharmaleaders awards are described as India’s Only Dedicated Celebration Of Excellence In Healthcare Innovation, Pharmaceutical & Medical Excellence And Brand Transformation. The final winners will be announced on the event date on Friday,26th December 2014 at Hotel Sahara Star in Mumbai in a glittering power packed influential gatherings of top healthcare leaders. Pharmaleaders is debating on two powerful themes Make In India – Healthcare Reforms, Insurance,Innovations,Investments & Infrastructure &“Empowering India’s Developing Healthcare System” - Investing the Healthcare Solutions of Tomorrow in difficult Times
Announcing the nominations of the 25 categories, Satya Brahma, Chairman & Editor-In-Chief of Pharmaleaders said, “ Pharmaleaders attempt is to recognize the shining stars of the Indian healthcare industry where merit & performances coupled with innovation in business strategies & technology excellence are the main pillars of award methodology. The approach of the Pharmaleaders is not just to felicitate the companies & individuals who are already big & have made a name to reckon with but also to trace the hidden talents who are not in the media limelight, extensive survey & research by pharmaleaders team bring top five finalists out of more than 100 players & are finally thrown to public voting. The rich & glorious tradion of honouring the leaders in the past one decade will reveal that Pharmaleaders has given justice to the award title by mixing established players with young unsung leaders.”
Nomination voting Category
Business Leader of the Year 2014
Nominees
Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman, DM Healthcare.( Code 01)
Mr. R.C. Juneja, CMD, Mankind Pharma Ltd.(Code 02)
Kallam Satish Reddy, Vice Chairman & MD, Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd.(Code 06)
Mr.B.N.Singh,MD,Alkem Laboratories Ltd.( Code 04)
Mr. Samir Mehta, Chairman, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.( Code 05)
Business Woman of the Year 2014
Nominees
Mrs. Renuka Ramnath, Founder, Multiplies, Chairperson & Director, Vikram Hospitals.( Code 06)
Ms. Alka Goyal,Promoter & Director, Surya Pharmaceutical limited.( Code 07)
Ms. Suneeta Reddy, MD,,Apollo Hospitals Enterprise.( Code 08)
Ms. Monika Sood, Co-founder & Partner, Arete Advisors LLP.( Code 09)
Ms. Sangeeta Singh, CEO, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Wipro Ltd. ( Code 10)
First Generation Entrepreneur of the year 2014
Mr.Rajeish Moondraa, Founder & CEO,Truworth Health Technologies Pvt. Ltd & Health Wellness Solutions Pvt. Ltd.( Code 11)
Mr. Nikunj A. Desai, CEO, Prakruthik Health Care Pvt. Ltd.( Code 12)
Dr. Kannan Vishwanath, MD, Dr. Datsons Labs Ltd. ( Code 13)
Mr. Venkat Jasti, Chairman, Suven Lifesciences Ltd.( Code 14)
Dr. Bandi Parthasaradhi Reddy, CMD, Hetero Drugs Ltd. ( Code 15)
Hyderabad’s Most Promising & Valuable Hospital of the year 2014
Nominees
Yashoda Hospitals.( Code 16)
Sunshine Hospitals.( Code 17)
Rainbow Hospitals.( Code 18)
4 Innova Hospitals.( Code 19)
Kims Hospitals. ( Code 20)
India’s Most Promising & Valuable Skincare Leader 2014
Nominees
Dr. Aparna Santhanam, Dermatologist & Cosmetologist, Shree Hospitals.( Code 21)
Dr Jaishree Sharad, CEO & Consultant Cosmetic Dermatologist, Skinfiniti Aesthetic Skin & Laser Clinic.( Code 22)
Dr Harshna Bijlani, Dermatologist Cosmetologist,CEO, The Ageless Clinic.( Code 23)
Dr. Jamuna Pai,Dermatologist and Cosmetic Dermatologist, Chairperson & Founder, Blush Clinics.( Code 24)
Dr. Chytra V Anand, Founder, CEO & Chief Cosmetic Dermatologist Kosmoderma Clinics. ( Code 25)
India’s Most Promising & Valuable Life Science Company 2014 ( Code 20)
Nominees
Eris Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.( Code 26)
Claris Lifesciences Ltd.( Code 27)
GVK Biosciences.( Code 28)
Avesthagen Ltd.( Code 29)
Krebs Biochemicals and Industries Limited.( Code 30)
India’s Most Admired Hospital Chain in Value & Customer Satisfaction 2014
Nominees
1 Metro Hospital & Heart Institute.( Code 31)
2 Fortis Healthcare.( Code 32)
3 Max Healthcare Group.( Code 33)
4 Care Hospitals Group.( Code 34)
5 Apollo Group of Hospitals.( Code 35)
India’s Most Admired Hospital in Cancer Care 2014
Nominees
Mazumdar-Shaw Cancer Center.( Code 36)
Tata Memorial Institute.( Code 37)
Omega Hospital.( Code 38)
Dharamshila Cancer Hospital and Research Centre.( Code 39)
HCG Cancer Care.( Code 40)
India’s Most Promising Hair Transplant Surgeon 2014
Nominees
Dr. Pathuri Madhu, Founder, Dr.Madhu's Advanced Hair Transplant Center.( Code 41)
Dr.Manoj Khanna, Founder, Chief Consultant Cosmetic Surgeon, Enhance.( Code 42)
Dr. Mohammad Khan, Founder, Dr Khan's Hair Transplant Center.( Code 43)
Dr. Sandeep Sattur, Founder, Hairrevive - Centre for Hair Restoration & Skin Rejuvenation. ( Code 44)
Dr. Bani Anand, Managing Director at Hairline International Pvt Ltd.( Code 45)
India’s Most Admired Health Insurance Company of the Year 2014
Nominees
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.( Code 46)
CIGNA Health Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.( Code 47)
Aviva Life Insurance Company India Ltd. ( Code 48)
Exide Life Insurance.( Code 49)
PNB Metlife Life Insurance Ltd.( Code 50)
India’s Most Promising & Valuable Company in OTC & Nutrition 2014
Nominees
Abbott Nutrition. ( Code 51)
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Ltd.( Code 52)
DSM Nutritional Products AG.( Code 53)
Ajanta Pharma Ltd. ( Code 54)
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.( Code 55)
India’s Most Valuable Pharma Company in Ethical Practice & Corporate Governance 2014
Nominees
Abbott India Ltd. ( Code 56)
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.( Code 57)
Lupin Ltd.( Code 58)
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.( Code 59)
Cipla Ltd .( Code 60)
Pharmaleader Professional of the year 2014
Nominees
Dr Shailesh Ayyangar, Managing Director - Sanofi India Ltd.( Code 61)
Mr. Sanjiv Navangul, Managing Director, Janssen India-Johnson & Johnson Ltd.( Code 62)
Mr.Rehan Khan, MD, Abbott India Ltd.( Code 63)
Mr. Sanjay Murdeshwar, MD, Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd.( Code 64)
Dr Kamal K Sharma, Vice Chairman, Lupin Ltd.( Code 65)
Emerging Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2014
Nominees
Dr. Sumitra Shankar, CEO, Dr. Sumita Shankar's Cosmetic Clinic.( Code 66)
Dr. Priti Shukla, CEO, Dr.Priti shukla's Ambrosia Clinic.( Code 67)
Ms.Surjit Kaur, Founder & CEO, Zeal Biologicals.( Code 68)
Dr. Sofiya Rangwala, CEO, SofiyaCare Skin and Hair Clinic.( Code 69)
Ms.Maya Chorengel,Cofounder,Elevar Advisors.( Code 70)
CEO of the Year 2014
Nominees
Mr. A. K. Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Taj Pharmaceuticals Ltd.( Code 71)
Mr. VK Singh -Chief Executive Officer, RPG Life Sciences Ltd.( Code 72)
Mr. Shivkumar Kunchithapatham,MD, Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Private Limited.( Code 73)
Varun Khanna, MD, Becton & Dickinson India Private Limited.( Code 74)
Rahul Chadha, Executive Director & CEO, Religare Wellness Ltd.( Code 75)
Dynamic Entrepreneur of the Year 2014
Nominees
Mr. Sanjeev Jain, MD, Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited( Code 76)
Mr.Arun Kumar, Founder and Group CEO, Strides Arcolab Limited.( Code 77)
Dr. A. M. Arun Chairman & Managing Director , Vasan Eye Care Ltd.( Code 78)
Shri Ashok Chandra, Chairman, Gangaram Hospitals.( Code 79)
Mr. Girish Rao, CMD, Vidal Healthcare Services.( Code 80)
Pharmaleader Fund Manager of the Year 2014
Nominees
Mr.Shyam Shenthar,CEO, o3 Capital. ( Code 81)
Mr.Arvindkumar Alagarswamy, CEO at Attune Technologies Pvt Ltd.( Code 82)
Mr.Vishal Nevatia ,CEO & MD, India Value Fund Advisors Private Ltd. ( Code 83)
Mr.Vineet Rai, CEO & Managing Director,Aavishkaar Venture Management Services. ( Code 84)
Mr.Sameer Wagle,Managing Director, Asia Pacific Healthcare Advisors Private Limited.( Code 85)
India’s Most Promising Healthcare Retail Chain in Eye –Care Services 2014
Nominees
Vasan Healthcare Private Limited.( Code 86)
Aster Eye Hospitals. ( Code 87)
Eye-Q Super Specialty Eye Hospitals.( Code 88)
Maxivision Super Specialty Eye Hospitals.( Code 89)
Sankara Eye Hospital.( Code 90)
India’s Most Admired Company in Investor Relations & Corporate Affairs 2014
Nominees
Lupin Limited.( Code 91)
Glemark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.( Code 92)
Dr.Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.( Code 93)
Microlabs Ltd.( Code 94)
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.( Code 95)
India’s Most Valuable & Admired Pharmaceutical Group 2014
Nominees
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.( Code 96)
Abbott India Ltd.( Code 97)
Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.( Code 98)
Cipla Ltd. ( Code 99)
Sanofi India Ltd.( Code 100)
India's Most Powerful, Most Valuable Corporate Brand 2014
Nominees
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ( Code 101)
Abbott India Ltd. ( Code 102)
Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.( Code 103)
Cipla Ltd.( Code 104)
Cadila Healthcare Ltd.( Code 105)
Pharma Leader CSR Company of the Year 2014
Nominees
Wockhardt Foundation.( Code 106)
Dr Reddy's Foundation.( Code 107)
Reliance Foundation.( Code 108)
AmeriCares India Foundation.( Code 109)
Utkarsh Healthcare Foundation India.( Code 110)
India’s Most Promising & Valuable Diet Expert & Nutritionist 2014
Ms Shubi Husain,Nutritionist & Founder & MD, Health Sanctuary( Code 111)
Ms,Rujuta Diwekar, Nutritionist & Author (Code 112)
Ms Anjali Mukerjee, Nutritionist & Co-Founder Health Total (Code 113)
Ms Pooja Makhija, Dietitian and Nutritionist (Code 114)
Ms Shonali Sabherwal, Macrobiotic Nutritionist (Code 115)
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Individual Non-Voting Award Categories
The following independent categories are selected & finalized by the Jury Members & will not have any votings & the decisions of the jury in declaring the winner will be final & binding. Pharmaleaders reserve the rights to add/modify/delete any category based on its internal research mechanism.
India’s Most Admired Cardiologist
Healthcare Economist of the Year
Visionary Entrepreneur of the year
India’s Most Promising Diabetes-Cardiometabolic Healthcare Chain 2014
India’s Most Promising Super Specialty Hospitality In Quaternary Care Hospital
Global Indian of the year 2014
India’s Most Promising Orthopedic Surgeon 2014
India's Most Promising Entrepreneur in Ayurvedic Beauty Care of the year 2014
Healthcare Visionary of the Decade
Transformational PharmaLeader of the Decade 2014
India’s Most Valuable Pharma Company in HR Excellence 2014
India’s Most Admired Diabetologist 2014
India’s Most Promising & Valuable Emerging Hospital of the Year 2014
CEO of the Year – Healthcare
Transformational Biotech Leader of the Decade 2014
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Dr. Darm opened his private practice, Aesthetic Medicine, in 1995. Initially specializing in weight loss, he expanded to include hair removal and rosacea treatments in 1997. Since that time, new services have been added yearly to promote health, wellness and beauty. Dr. Darm has pioneered his own trademark procedure, LaserLift™ for the treatment of wrinkles, and LipoLift™ for the treatment of unwanted fat and cellulite. He is internationally recognized and sought out by patients from all over the world.
For more information log on www.drdarm.com.
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"Facial Plastic Surgery" "Plastic Surgery Portland" "Plastic Surgery" "Plastic surgeries" "Plastic Surgeons"
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WHY CANDYLIPZ IS UNIQUE
1. Our product is clinically tested for safety and effectiveness.
2. It is dermatologist approved.
3. The design works on 15 anatomical lip zones which includes enhancement of the philtral column and corners of the mouth.
4. Users have the options to work on both lips or target one lip at a time.
5. It creates single or double-lobed lip style.
6. It has the perfect negative pressure for your lips and has a self releasing mechanism so you do not pull on the mouth to take off the plumper.
7. You can control the suction strength at your comfort.
8. It won over 30 beauty and technical design awards internationally.
9. It was granted over 30 patents worldwide.
10. It has been in use successfully for over 7 years and it took 3 years to test and develop.
11. The clinical trials validated results:
No bruising, broken vessels, vascular hemorrhage or broken red blood cells
(Cupping marks are actually erythema- superficial reddening of the skin. They are not bruises!)
- Increase of lip visibility
- The increase of lip blood flow
- Increase of lip tissue vascularization (formation of blood vessels)
- Increase of lip volume
- Decrease of lip lines and wrinkles (increase in tension and smoothing)
- Increase of volume by water accumulation and retention for 24 hours (a natural lip filler)
- increase of lip volume by 36 percent after 60 days without immediate plumping
12. How long do Candylipz results last?
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