Articles By: Bethcallie

Allergic Reactions to Skin Products
Allergy & Immunology

I recently bought an expensive jar of skin cream hoping to even out my skin texture and diminish wrinkles. But I woke up with a horrible reaction and my skin is bright red, especially near my eyes. Also, my face is really puffy and I look a thousand years old. I have been putting ice on my face and especially under my eyes where it is swollen. I also put some Aquafor on the dry areas. The main ingredient

Feb 05 2021 | 2 | status: publish
Cervical cancer: New screening guidelines
Obstetrics & Gynecology

On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, The American Cancer Society released new guidelines for cervical cancer screening, calling for "less and more simplified screening." The CDC now recommends starting screening for cervical cancer at age 25 instead of 21. One of the reasons is because vaccination rates have improved. In the United States, a common viral infection called HPV (short for human papillomavirus) is o

Jul 30 2020 | 0 | status: publish
Does the age of a surgeon matter?
Plastic Surgery

Does the age of a surgeon matter? I think that the answer depends on the individual surgeon. Here is my experience: I recently had a facelift with a doctor who was 75 when he performed the surgery. I knew him for years and he was well-known as one of the best plastic surgeons in California. I had always wanted to have him perform my facelift. I asked him to do two other surgeries when he was younger but

Mar 21 2020 | 0 | status: publish