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Dr. Mejia Discusses Resveratrol BE By SkinCeuticals

Posted on March 13, 2014 by The Hair Doc

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Resveratrol was recommended by Dr. Oz as one of the top 4 supplements for a longer life and protects the body from harmful effects of inflammation when taking orally. Now, SkinCeuticals just launched a new antioxidant night concentrate to help repair free radical damage called Resveratrol BE.

It is an antioxidant found in grapes, red wine, nutes and other plants and has the reputation of the longevity molecule. The concentrate night serum combines 1% pure Resveratrol, 0.5% Baicalin and 1% Alpha Tocoperol.

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SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E is a breakthrough formulation containing a maximized concentration of pure, stable resveratrol to diminish signs of accumulated damage.
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SkinCeuticals research has shown that when effectively formulated, certain combinations of antioxidants work synergistically, providing results superior to a single antioxidant product.
A triple US patent pending formulation combining resveratrol with baicalin, and alpha tocopherol (vitamin E) provides more antioxidant protection than any one of these antioxidants alone.

In this video Dr. Mejia explains more about what Skinceuticals Resveratrol BE does for anti aging. Also, if you are in the Palm Beach area, make sure to join us Dr. Mejia and Dr. Oz will be at the Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens on March 29th health and wellness event. Dr. Mejia will be speaking about skin and hair health.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]

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Sculptra Uplifting Event At Our Office

Posted on February 9, 2014 by The Hair Doc

We had a great turnout at our Sculptra “Uplifting” event at our office recently. A Sculptra representative educated some of our patients of how Sculptra reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

Sculptra Aesthetic is a volumizing filler that gives you subtle results. It will replace lost collagen as well as stimulate your own production of collagen. Sulptra will give you a more natural-looking appearance. A treatment of Sculptra Aesthetic is an average of three injection sessions over a few months, and can last more than two years.

Sculptra Aesthetic is a new type of facial injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid, which helps to replace lost collagen. It helps correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles, and folds, that appear with aging due to the loss of our bone structure, fat and muscle. The main ingredient is a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic material that has been used by physicians for decades.

We are offering a free filler or dysport when you purchase Sculptra. Call our office to schedule your appointment! 561-748-0510 or use our contact form and someone in our office will get back to you within one business day.

Dr. Oz Luncheon At WPBF 25 In Palm Beach

Posted on January 7, 2014 by The Hair Doc

We recently attended a luncheon at the WPBF25 television station. Stay tuned for more information for the upcoming Health and Wellness event in March where Dr. Mejia will be speaking right before Dr. Oz at Palm Beach Gardens mall.

Wishing You Health, Wellness And Prosperity In 2014

Posted on January 1, 2014 by The Hair Doc

Happy New Year to all. We wish you a very prosperous and healthy 2014. We are very excited to be an invited speaker at the Dr. Oz Health and Wellness event at Palm Beach gardens in March. I will be having lunch with Dr. Oz on Friday regarding the event. To get ready for the event, we would like to know what questions you have and submit it in the comment below.

Skin Cancer Rise In The Hispanic Population

Posted on December 18, 2013 by The Hair Doc

According to this article at The Skin Cancer Foundation, melanoma incidence has increased by 19% in 15 years:

From 1992 to 2008, their annual melanoma incidence increased by 19 percent. Too little use of sun safety techniques (such as seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreen) may have contributed to this rapid rise in melanoma and other skin cancers among Hispanics.

We see a variety of different skin cancers among different populations. It is important to realize that we are not immune to skin cancers. Some of my largest cases of skin cancers have been in the Hispanic population. Consequently, we should all heed the warnings in this article and protect our skin and be aware of the early warning signs of skin cancer, especially pain or itching.

Palm Beach School District Wellness Celebration Award

Posted on December 5, 2013 by The Hair Doc

We were honored to receive this award yesterday at the Palm Beach School District Wellness Celebration. Dr. Mejia is one of the medical educators that has partnered with the Palm Beach Medical Science Academy. Students come to Jupiter Dermatology to learn from Dr. Mejia on how to be a doctor and give them insights on exceptional patient care.

Here is a short video by Dr. Miguel Benevente, head of Medical Science Academy during the event.

Before and After Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Posted on November 15, 2012 by The Hair Doc

This cosmetically oriented patient from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is concerned about the before and after appearance of the scar on her face following skin cancer surgery. In this video, she describes the scarless or invisible scar resulting from the MOHs surgery.

Obesity Increases Risk of Malignant Melanoma

Posted on March 14, 2012 by The Hair Doc

Italian researchers have proposed that the increased risk of malignant melanoma (MM) in obese patients is due to the underlying leptin resistance. Specifically, obese patients exhibit decreased melanogenesis and melanocyte DNA repair resulting from an increase in melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) antagonists (attractin, MCH, ASRP, and ASIP).

The increase in MSH antagonists in turn leads to a reduction in circulating MSH and melanocorticotropin receptors 1 and 4. In my practice in Florida we see patients of all sizes with melanoma.

Consequently we advice everyone to do a good self screening exam and learn the ABCDE of melanoma. It is not just a cancer in obese people. The risk also increases over the age of 40.

More information on this article : Obesity Risks for Melanoma

Vitamin A Supplements May Be Linked To Reduced Melanoma Risk.

Posted on March 8, 2012 by The Hair Doc

WebMD (3/2, Mann) reports that, according to research published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, vitamin A supplements may be linked to a reduced risk of melanoma. Investigators “analyzed melanoma risk among 69,635 people.” The investigators “found that those participants who took vitamin A via supplements were about 40% less likely to develop melanoma than those who did not.”

HealthDay (3/2, Reinberg) reports, however, that “no relationship was seen between melanoma risk and vitamin A in the diet.”

Maternal Third-Trimester Smoke Exposure May Raise Baby’s Eczema Risk.

Posted on March 8, 2012 by The Hair Doc

HealthDay (3/4, Mozes) reported, “A mother’s exposure to tobacco smoke during the last three months of pregnancy may increase the risk that her child will develop the allergic skin condition eczema during infancy,” according to a study presented Saturday at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology’s annual meeting. After examining data on “1,400 infants between the ages of two…and 18 months,” researchers “found that eczema rates were significantly higher among children who had been exposed to smoke during their mother’s third trimester than among children who had no smoke exposure.”