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When You Visit a Dermatologist
If you have been following this column, you would have realized by now the importance of your skin and the need to consult a properly- trained dermatologist for your skin problems. At this point, if you do not know of any dermatologist, you can call Tel. No. (632) 723-0101 loc 2015 (office of the Philippine Dermatological Society) and the person who will answer can give you the name of one or more member dermatologists whose office is near your residence or place of work. When you finally go for consultation, expect your doctor to ask you in detail the nature of your complaint, how long it has... [...]
No Fear For Leprosy
When one mentions leprosy — one of the oldest and most feared diseases known to mankind — we invariably imagine afflicted persons during the biblical times or two centuries ago when they were ostracized by society. Lepers then were considered outcasts and “untouchables,” or worse as “living corpses.” However, this mildly communicable disease (also called Hansen’s disease) caused by a slow growing bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae, can be cured. In fact, it is more curable than chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. One does not take medicines for leprosy for a lifetime. The... [...]
Laser for better, younger skin and body
People, young and old, with medical and skin problems that require surgery have now a better choice: quicker, bloodless, painless, and high-tech laser treatment. Since its invention by American physicist Dr. Theodore Harold Maiman in 1960, laser technology has been revolutionizing not only the field of medicine and dermatology, but also other processes in industry, electronics, data processing, communications and scientific research. Before its discovery, however, laser was popularized in novels and movies as a weapon of destruction. Now, it has myriad of uses, foremost of which is that it serves... [...]
Hitting the Nail On the Head
People often encounter changes in their nails. Some just ignore them while others find themselves not knowing what to do. Nail changes can be very important since it may be a sign of a major medical illness. It could also mean a very minor cosmetic problem causing major psychological trauma. Oftentimes, nail problems are misdiagnosed as fungal infection and treated as such. Nail problems may manifest in a number of ways. A nail may show changes like thickening, thinning, abnormal curvature, discoloration, separation, of the nail plate from the nail bed, pitting, formation of grooves, dystrophy,... [...]
The Philippine Dermatological Society Position Paper on Glutathione
Rationale : In response to the growing concern regarding the safety and efficacy of GLUTATHIONE, the Philippine Dermatological Society is issuing this position paper I. Philippine Dermatological Society The sole authority in the field of dermatology recognized by Philippine Medical Association is the Philippine Dermatological Society. It is composed of members who underwent the prescribed standard training in the specialty of dermatology. There are currently ten training institutions affiliated with the Philippine Dermatological Society. The Society through the Philippine Board of Dermatology certifies... [...]
