Anti-Wrinkle Pills Show Promise in Preliminary Studies August 26, 2019 - Rhys Branman, MD The New Scientist reports that new anti-wrinkle pills may be effective at shrinking crow’s feet. The three-a-day capsules use blends of natural foods extracts that are said to work by activating the genes that improve skin tone. Independent researchers told…
Botox Combined with Obagi Nu-Derm Gives Patients Optimal Results November 23, 2015 - Rhys Branman, MD BOTOX® treatments combined with the Obagi Nu-Derm skin care regimen results in higher patient satisfaction compared with patients who had BOTOX® treatments with placebo, according to a clinical trial. There was also a greater improvement in overall facial appearance among…
Study Examines Which Methods are Effective for Preventing Sunburn May 5, 2022 - Rhys Branman, MD Results of a new study that looked at the effectiveness of various techniques for preventing sunburn had some surprising findings. Although sunscreen is the most common sun protective behavior (30% of participants), it found frequent sunscreen use was not associated…
Updates on FDA Sunscreen Regulations December 2, 2013 - Rhys Branman, MD To help patients and consumers better understand how sunscreen can protect their skin from sun damage, the FDA sunscreen regulations have changed. Starting in 2012, all sunscreens labeled as having broad spectrum protection must prove their effectiveness in protecting the…
How Often to Get Botox to Maintain Effectiveness Studied May 9, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD For patients who like BOTOX® but wish to minimize the frequency of injections, they may be able to undergo treatment just twice a year, according to a study by the Oregon Health & Science University’s Casey Eye Institute that looked…
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatment Combats Skin Problems October 9, 2020 - Rhys Branman, MD If you’re considering non-invasive procedures to combat superficial skin problems like fine lines and age spots, one option is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), also known as photorejuvenation or photofacial. IPL is a treatment that applies gentle broad spectrum light to…
Price Not a Major Factor for Beauty Product Purchases November 7, 2023 - Rhys Branman, MD Women view beauty products as a necessity, not a luxury, according to About.com’s 2010 Beauty Study. Over two-thirds of respondents said they will still purchase beauty products even while watching their budgets, and 80 percent said they plan to spend…
Vein Treatment Injection Approved by FDA May 5, 2022 - Rhys Branman, MD Asclera, an injection used to treat varicose veins and spider veins, has been granted FDA clearance. According to the FDA press release, Asclera is indicated for: Spider veins (tiny varicose veins less than 1 millimeter in diameter) Reticular veins (those…
How Good Nutrition Can Benefit Your Skin December 2, 2013 - Rhys Branman, MD Do the foods we eat affect the appearance and health of our skin? Well, the research is in and the answer is yes — doctors agree that diet and skin health are connected. This means that every time you look…
Need a Resolution for 2010? Love Your Skin. December 2, 2013 - Rhys Branman, MD In 2010, we want our patients in Little Rock to love their skin more. Don’t procrastinate or make excuses; just follow these steps: See a professional for instruction on how to use the right skin care products in the proper…