http://www.womens-health.com/boards/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:44:03 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.womens-health.com/boards/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.womens-health.com/boards/ http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19946-i-have-horrible-acne-help.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:28:39 GMT :eek: I get acne on my face, neck, chest, and back sometimes it gets really bad! i get so embarrassed and dont even want anyone to look at me! Please let me know if there is anything i can do to make them go away and stay away! Any tips? Advice? I would really appriciate it! :eek:
I get acne on my face, neck, chest, and back sometimes it gets really bad! i get so embarrassed and dont even want anyone to look at me! Please let me know if there is anything i can do to make them go away and stay away! Any tips? Advice? I would really appriciate it! ]]> Skin Care mercedeallyn http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19946-i-have-horrible-acne-help.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19794-im-too-young-have-facial-vein-problem.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:12:48 GMT I'm only 16, and I have lots of small veins and redness on my nose and cheeks. Is laser light therapy good for this? Are there any age restrictions and how much downtime is needed after each procedure? ]]> Skin Care itsme! http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19794-im-too-young-have-facial-vein-problem.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19705-sclerotherapy-faq.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:44:16 GMT My name is Dr. Thomas Wright. I am a board-certified phlebologist, a certified sonographer, and the director of Laser Lipo and Vein Center. These are some answered questions about sclerotherapy..hope they can help!

Q: There is a large vein on my face that doesn't appear to be a broken capillary or spider vein. Could sclerotherapy be used to treat it, or would something else be better?
A: Sclerotherapy is an excellent treatment for large bluish veins that usually on the temples. Sclerotherapy, however, is not very good at treating the fine reddish vessels in the center of the face.

Q: Is it bad for your health to have sclerotherapy? It seems dangerous to inject chemicals like that directly into the bloodstream. Couldn't they spread and cause damage to other veins/areas of the body?
A: The known risk of toxicity from foam sclerotherapy is extremely low. The effects of sclerotherapy are generally quite localized to the treated veins and the communicating veins nearby. The injected solution is quickly diluted a few centimeters form the injection sites, and generally does not cause damage to other areas. ]]> Skin Care twrightmd http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19705-sclerotherapy-faq.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19703-compression-stockings-helpful-leg-veins.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:35:34 GMT My name is Dr. Thomas Wright. I am a board-certified phlebologist, a certified vascular sonographer, and the director of Laser Lipo and Vein Center. Here are some answered questions about compression stockings..Hope they are helpful!

Q: I really don't want to end up with vein problems once my daughter is born. Can wearing compression stockings during pregnancy prevent varicose veins?
A: During the first trimester hormones are released that cause veins to relax and after pregnancy they become smaller but often are still enlarged. It has been shown that with increased number of pregnancies the risk of varicose veins increases. Therefore, compression stockings during pregnancy may help. Unfortunately, we don't know for sure but it will at least help control symptoms and probably swelling.

Q: What devices are available to help me put on my compression stockings?
A: There are several devices that can help with compression. There is a stocking butler which allows your to step into the stocking, and there are stocking donners which help guide the stockings on.

Q: I have a patch of veins on my left leg which keeps in my constant pain on the outer part of my leg. It hurts when I try to walk up or down steps. What can I do about this situation?
A: There are several things that could be done for tender veins on the side of your leg. First you should be evaluated by a doctor, usually with an ultrasound exam, to determine the best treatment for your veins. The first treatment to try will be medical grade compression stockings. These are stocking which are prescribed to specific level of compression. Often compression stockings can provide some relief for discomfort from varicose veins. Ofter a more definitive treatment such as treating the underlying cause of the vein problems such as an endovenous laser ablation or sclerotherapy will be required to get relief form the symptoms. ]]> Skin Care twrightmd http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19703-compression-stockings-helpful-leg-veins.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19702-laser-light-therapy-faq.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:16:42 GMT My name is Dr. Thomas Wright. I am a board-certified phlebologist, a certified vascular sonographer, and the medical director of Laser Lipo and Vein Center. Here are some answered questions about laser light therapy. Hope they can help!

Q: I have spider veins on multiple areas of my body,and I'd really like to have more that just the ones on my legs treated. Can spider veins on the face/neck area, hands, and arms be treated, and what procedure do you recommend?
A: Spider veins of the face are usually treated with laser light therapy but some are often treated better with sclerotherapy. Spider veins of the hands and legs tend to do better with sclerotherapy but some tiny reddish vessels are well treated by a cutaneous laser or light treatment.

Q: My husband has lots of tiny little veins on his nose and cheeks. What are the best ways to treat these, making them look less red and noticeable?
A: These can be treated with either a laser or IPL (Intense pulsed light). Depending on the severity and the amount he may need more than one treatment.

Q: Does laser light therapy involve a laser being put in the vein or is the laser shone on the vein externally?
A: Lasers are used for both. Endovenous laser ablation means that the laser is put into the vein. External lasers or IPL can be used to treat the veins from outside the skin. The pigments in the skin absorb the light formthe device and that is out in the sun. ]]> Skin Care twrightmd http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19702-laser-light-therapy-faq.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19695-varicose-vein-treatment-faq.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:20:18 GMT My name is Dr. Thomas Wright. I am a board-certified phlebologist, a certified vascular sonographer, and the medical director of Laser Lipo and Vein Center. Here are some questions I have answered about varicose vein treatment.

Q: I had a phlebectomy that was not successful, then laser ablation and sclerotherapy within 2 months of eachother. I now have shooting pains in my leg...is this something that is normal?
A: This is not typical. If the phlebectomy did not gice you any improvement in the appearance, that probably means they were not removed. If you noticed immediate improvement but then new varicose veins appeared, that would indicate that the underlying cause was not treated. That would be the purpose of laser ablation. Shooting pains in the leg could be part of the healing process or it is possible that a nerve injury has occurred. I would recommend discussing these symptoms with your doctor.

Q: I have some friends who've had varicose and spider vein treated, some with surgery and some with injections. Some people said that insurance covered it but others said that it didn't. What determines insurance coverage for vein treatments?
A: Varicose veins are part of a medical condition known as venous insufficiency and when sypmtomatic are usually covered by insurance. Some people may not even be aware of the some very common symptoms such as leg fatigue, tingling or restless in the legs and or swelling in the legs can be caused by venous insufficiency. The only way to know if you have venous insufficiency is to have an ultrasound evaluation. Spider veins without any symptoms are considered cosmetic and are not covered.

Q: From what I see online it seems that minimally-invasive options like endovenous ablation are always being recommended for varicose veins, and I can see why, but is there ever a time where surgery is preferred? Are there benefits to surgery?
A: From my perspective the times for when surgery is very limited. Possibly with an episode of acute superficial phlebitis involving the GSV near the junction would be one time when it might be considered. I cannot think of any major benefits or surgery over the minimally invasive procedures. Recurrences, complications, and patient acceptance are all better with the new less invasive surgeries. ]]> Skin Care twrightmd http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19695-varicose-vein-treatment-faq.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19694-endovenous-laser-ablation-q.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:53:28 GMT My name is Dr. Thomas Wright. I am a board-certified phlebologist, a certified vascular sonographer, and the medical director of Laser Lipo and Vein Center. Here are some questions I have been asked about endovenous laser ablations.

Q: I've heard that endovenous laser treatments actually remove or destroy the saphenous vein in the leg. Is this true, and will I still get enough blood circulation to the legs if this large vessel is removed?
A:Yes, Endovenous Laser ablation destroys the underlying cause of varicose veins and venous insufficiency. The saphenous vein that is leaking blood the wrong direction causes symptoms and varicose veins by causing pooling of blood. You have a network of veins in your legs and by closing down the leaking veins(s), you actually improve venous circulation.


Q:The idea of a laser in my leg sounds a little scary. Is there a risk of getting burned during the procedure?
A: There is a small risk of getting burned, however using tumescent anesthesia reduces the risk. This anesthesia is a mixture of salt water and numbing medicine that surrounds the entire length of the vein. This mixture absorbs the stray of heat and protects the surrounding soft tissues.


Q: I have both spider veins and varicose veins. Will endovenous laser ablation treat both of these problems?
A: Laser Ablation treats a leading and prominent cause of varicose and spider veins. However 80% of the time some sclerotherapy injections will be needed to "clean up" the remaining veins that are not reduced by the laser treatment.


Q: I heard that spider veins cause leg ulcers and skin cancer. Is this true?
A: Spider veins do not lead to skin cancer. Spider veins are one sign of venous insufficiency and that can lead to leg ulcers. However spider veins themselves do not turn into leg ulcers.


Q: Are the problem veins removed after ELA or are they just left there? Is this bad for the body to have dead tissue laying around?
A: No, Endovenous Laser Ablation does not remove veins. The cells of the veins or tissue are replaced by healing tissue. Kind of like a scratch, after a couple months you can't even tell where the scratch was after the healing process.

I hope these questions were helpful! ]]> Skin Care twrightmd http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19694-endovenous-laser-ablation-q.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19659-sunshine-healthy.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:36:23 GMT Fair-skinned people need only 15 mins in the sun to produce enough vitamin D to keep their bones healthy and reduce certain cancers, an Australian study has found. Sunlight is our main source of vitamin D and the studies shows levels of the vitamin to be falling as people spend more time indoors. Researches agree people should stay out of the sun at midday but 10 to 15 mins of unprotected of sun exposure on the face, arms, and hands before10 am or after 3 pm three or four times a week will give fair-skinned people enough vitamin D without damaging skin. Dark-skinned people may need up to six times as much sunlight to produce the same levels of the vitamin. Low levels of the vitamin D have been linked to osteoporosis, rickets in children, diabetes, bowel cancer, and lymphoma. Only about 10 % of our vitamin D intake comes from food such as oily fish but supplements are available. Fair-skinned people need only 15 mins in the sun to produce enough vitamin D to keep their bones healthy and reduce certain cancers, an Australian study has found. Sunlight is our main source of vitamin D and the studies shows levels of the vitamin to be falling as people spend more time indoors. Researches agree people should stay out of the sun at midday but 10 to 15 mins of unprotected of sun exposure on the face, arms, and hands before10 am or after 3 pm three or four times a week will give fair-skinned people enough vitamin D without damaging skin.
Dark-skinned people may need up to six times as much sunlight to produce the same levels of the vitamin. Low levels of the vitamin D have been linked to osteoporosis, rickets in children, diabetes, bowel cancer, and lymphoma. Only about 10 % of our vitamin D intake comes from food such as oily fish but supplements are available. ]]> Skin Care gunpex http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19659-sunshine-healthy.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19634-acne-food.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:20:24 GMT Has anyone ever noticed that a particular food makes them break out? Also, has anyone ever noticed a food that helps get rid of their acne? Even maybe a certain vitamin? My acne right now is not getting any better, and I was thinking that any little tip might help. :rolleyes: Thanks guys! Has anyone ever noticed that a particular food makes them break out?
Also, has anyone ever noticed a food that helps get rid of their acne? Even maybe a certain vitamin?

My acne right now is not getting any better, and I was thinking that any little tip might help. :rolleyes:

Thanks guys! ]]> Skin Care justjumpit http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19634-acne-food.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19493-anti-inflammatory-seaweed-treatment-youthful-acne-free-skin.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:53:28 GMT A while back I started useing a seaweed face mask to help treat my acne, I have since found out that not only does it help to prevent acne but it also helps to calm inflammation in the skin, regulate the "T" zone oil and make your skin soft, youthful and wrinkle free!!

Seaweed is a serious miracle for any kind of skin disorder! atleast it has worked for me anyway.. :)

3 times a week I use this seaweed treatment::

+ 100% Pure (brand) purifying seaweed facial mask (avalible at various health and beauty stores. follow directions on container)

+ 1 capsule of 400 I.U. vitamin E (i use this around my eyes to get rid of dark circles, the rest goes into the facial mask mix)

mix together and apply to face. I leave it on for 5-10 mins or until the mask dries. Then I use a gentle cleansing face wash to help rinse off the mask.

I have rosacea really bad, always have... and ever since I started doing this routine my skin is softer and less inflammed.

I hope this helped!!! ]]> Skin Care sidhedraoi http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19493-anti-inflammatory-seaweed-treatment-youthful-acne-free-skin.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19048-wrinkle-treatment.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:05:39 GMT I am 24 years old and I’m noticing that I have wrinkles now on my face. I have tried lots of topical ointments but still it has shown no improvement on my face. Can anyone suggest me what to do in this case. Should I opt for some cosmetic treatment or Botox fillers? What kind of cosmetic store should i chose for Botox & fillers? ]]> Skin Care Baliffjessica http://www.womens-health.com/boards/skin-care/19048-wrinkle-treatment.html