Dr. Sims Blog
The Lowdown on Spider Veins
Varicose veins and spider veins are not the same, and are quite different from each other. Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels that become enlarged and raised, becoming visible through your skin. Varicose veins are found predominantly on the legs. Spider veins on the other hand are smaller, sometimes red or purple and most often […]
Three Simple Things for Great-Looking Nails
People sometimes tend to neglect their fingernails. Like your skin and hair, your nails can get damaged from being exposed to the environment. Dry air, the sun’s rays, dirt and bacteria can impair the health of your nails. Here’s three simple tips to keep your nails healthy and strong: 1. Wear Gloves – Gardening and […]
Tanning Myths Debunked
1. Base Tans Many people claim that "base tans" can prevent type of damage to your skin from the sun. This is plain wrong, because whenever your skin becomes tanner than its original color, it’s already been damaged and exposed to potentially harmful UV rays. Remember, there is no such thing as a healthy tan. […]
Want Healthy Hair? Follow These Three Tips
1. Protect your hair when simming in the pool Why? Did you know that chlorine can actually do a lot of damage to your hair? Regular exposure to swimming pools with chlorine can cause the natural oils from your scalp to be stripped. This results in over-dryness of your hair and making it more porous […]
How Do Chemical Peels Work?
Chemical peels diminish the signs of aging not only on your face but also on your hands, neck, and chest. Simply put, this treatment peels away imperfections on your skin. The chemicals used for this treatment improves your skin’s collagen production, which then diminishes the appearance of wrinkles. The most popular peels include salicylic and […]
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