The world’s first full face transplant has been done in France. This landmark operation that lasted for more than 12 hours was carried at the Creteil-Mondor hospital in Paris. The patient was a 35-year-old man known only as Jerome (not last name given). The French man whose face was deformed as a result of genetic defect has received his facial features from a dead donor. The donated facial parts include eyelids, face mucles and even tear glands, that will allow him to cry naturally.
The new face can mould itself to the bone structure of the patient, says lad surgeon Prof. Laurent Lantieri. ‘He will begin to [...]
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World’s First Full Face Transplant
by on 17. Jul, 2010 in Health News
Actinic prurigo Sun Allergy Treatment
by on 17. Jul, 2010 in Skin Care
Dermatologists believe that most people who are exposed to the sun, have a high chance of suffering from actinic prurigo (photosensitive eczema) that results in a ugly nettle-like rash. The harmful sun rays can make the protein and molecules within the sun to be altered. The body in some case, can perceive the sun rays as foreign substances and transmits chemicals to the area that can cause itchy rash.
Reports suggest that people with family history of allergic conditions like hayfever or skin complaints like eczema have an augmented risk of sun-related allergies. Sun related allergies are more common in women than men, and can affect all skin types.
However, [...]
Erythromycin Ointment
by on 14. Jul, 2010 in Drugs and Medications
Erythromycin Ointment is a topical antibiotic that is known to treat acne effectively. Basically, Erythromycin is a macrolide, which slows down the growth of the bacteria which causes acne on the skin. Since it is a prescription medication, you should check with your doctor before applying it to your skin. Do not give it to any other person who has acne, without consulting the doctor. Erythromycin Ointment is marketed and sold under the brand name Akne-Mycin
How to use Erythromycin Ointment:
Wash the affected acne area with soap and water. Rinse well, dab the area dry and then apply Erythromycin Ointment. Apply the ointment gently with your fingertips, covering [...]
Whole Body Detox-How to Detoxify your body
by on 25. Jun, 2010 in Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition
A whole body detox is necessary even if you think you exercise well, don’t smoke, don’t overeat and follow regular good health practices. However, you still feel drained out, sluggish and lethargic. Why is it so? Apart from blaming the heat and the weather, things like the carbon monoxide filled polluted air, road construction smoke, cigarette smoking, factory smoke, petrol and diesel smell; not to mention added work and personal life stress can accumulate a lot of toxins in your system. You definitely need to give your body a makeover with whole body detox.
When should I go for a whole body detox?
When you feel totally tired, unhealthy and [...]
Hollywood Diet Review: Pros and Cons of Hollywood Diet
by on 20. Jun, 2010 in Diet Plans, Healthy Lifestyle
The Hollywood Diet comes in two distinctive varieties but they are very similar. One talks about 24-hour weight loss while the other is claims to be a 48-hour weight loss program. The Hollywood Diet is very famous due to its name, which has a glamorous appeal that is appealing to consumers. Not surprisingly, the Hollywood Diet is also supposed to be a a popular diet solution for “Hollywood stars.”
Hollywood Diet does work but for a very short time. So, if an actress wants to strip to a bikini and show her dropdead figure, which may not be the same after a week, then Hollywood Diet is apt to get that [...]
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