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A quick note to let you know of the Allergan specials starting March. Purchase 3 sessions of Kybella and receive a complimentary Botox session up to 35 units – all three Kybella sessions have to be paid for by June 30th to be eligible for the Botox per Allergan Double Brilliant Distinctions points for TNS…
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With Christmas behind us, it’s time to start thinking about what to get your sweetie for Valentine’s Day, which falls on a Sunday this year. That gives you very little time to get down to Janiga MDs to pick up some last-minute skin care gifts for your significant other. To make it easier, I’ve compiled…
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As a new year begins, resolutions come and go. That renewed vigor for jumping on the treadmill or cutting calories remains strong throughout January, but often starts to wane a little by February. And usually by March, we’re back to our old ways. With injectable cosmetic treatments, however, you can resolve to look more rested,…
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I’m always excited when we have new skin care products to share with our patients. Just in time for your last-minute holiday shopping (it’s OK, we all do it), I want to tell you about a handful of new products guaranteed to give your skin a more youthful, healthy appearance. One of my favorite products…
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As it’s obvious that winter is upon us here in Reno, let’s talk about a few tips to keep your winter skin healthy. There are a few things that contribute to the changes of skin in winter compared to summer. In winter, the humidity in the air is much lower than in the warmer months,…
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What are the most common skin conditions that affect men? At Janiga MDs, we see some common concerns among men visiting us for dermatology treatment. Below are the top ten conditions that men are concerned about and the common ways that we treat them. Acne is a very common skin condition that affects a large…
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Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by itching, redness and dryness of the skin, sometimes with oozing and thickening of the skin. It is a chronic and common problem that is especially prevalent in dry climates such as in the Reno and Lake Tahoe area. Persistent itching of the skin, also called pruritus,…
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Melanoma accounts for only 2 percent of all skin cancer cases in the United States; however, it is the most serious form and results in the majority of skin cancer deaths. It is the fifth leading cancer in men and the seventh in women and it is estimated that 73,870 new cases of melanoma will…
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SUNSCREEN CHEMICALS: THE VERDICT There are often debates regarding the best sunscreen options to choose and whether certain chemicals or types of sunscreens are safe. This is largely because of differing findings from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), American Academy of Dermatology, and FDA regarding safety or efficacy of sunscreen. Continue reading to learn more…
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The answer begins with an understanding of free radicals, which are the biological “bad guys” that damage cell structure. In the skin, this damage leads to the breakdown of collagen and blood vessels, which then manifests as uneven skin tone as well as sagging and wrinkling. Free radicals are the result of the oxidation of…
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