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Botox for Depression
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Botox for Depression

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Botox for Depression

Botox for Depression Botox for Depression: New Study Shows Promising Findings Everyone has heard of Botox, and many know of its amazing benefits outside of aesthetic use. Botox was first approved for therapeutic use more than three decades ago. It was developed as a treatment for eye muscle disorders like blepharospasm (involuntary blinking) and strabismus (crossed eyes). Over the years, doctors found they could use Botox to treat a variety of health conditions. As the use of Botox has increased over the years, a surprising [...]

jmontoya2020-08-20T19:41:10-05:00Blog, Botox, Dermatologist, Dermatology|

Five ways you may be applying sunscreen incorrectly
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Five ways you may be applying sunscreen incorrectly

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Five ways you may be applying sunscreen incorrectly

Five ways you may be applying sunscreen incorrectly Ignoring the label There are a variety of sunscreens on the market. To effectively protect yourself choose a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher, is water-resistant and provides broad-spectrum coverage (meaning it covers you from both UVA and UVB rays) Using too little Adults need about 1 ounce (size of a golf ball/shot glass) to fully cover their body. Apply a liberally amount to all areas of the body before getting dressed [...]

jmontoya2020-05-26T17:12:30-05:00Blog, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Melanoma, Skin cancer, Skin Care, Sunscreen, Telemedicine|

6 Myths About Skin Cancer
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6 Myths About Skin Cancer

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6 Myths About Skin Cancer

6 Myths About Skin Cancer Tanning beds are generally safer than UV rays from the sun FALSE. Tanning beds have the same harmful UV rays as the sun and in much greater amounts. Using tanning beds increases your risk of skin cancer, including the deadliest form, melanoma. Individuals who tan easily and rarely burn do not get skin cancer FALSE. There is no such thing as a “healthy” tan. Any change to your natural skin color is a sign of skin damage, and [...]

jmontoya2020-05-21T18:32:32-05:00Blog, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Skin cancer, Skin Care|

Telemedicine
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Telemedicine

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Telemedicine

What is telemedicine? In clear terms, telemedicine is the use of telecommunications technology to provide education remotely as well as provision of health care services. This also means using said technologies to provide remote clinical services to patients in need of one.The use of medical imaging like x-ray, medical diagnosis & evaluations including specialist consultations via video consultations are all examples of how telemedicine operates. Telemedicine is sometimes confused for telehealth, while most times, it is used interchangeably because both represent similar services. Telehealth is [...]

jmontoya2020-04-15T16:43:55-05:00Blog, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Telemedicine|