By Dr. Janna Bentley SUN SCREEN & DAMAGE: OKANAGAN SUN With summer arriving in the sunny Okanagan, the question of tanning – and how much of a tan is safe – often arises. Unfortunately a tan reflects damaged skin cells. The DNA inside of the cells has already mutated by the time a tan appears, […]

SKIN CREAMS AND DREAMS By Dr. Janna Bentley Hundreds of ‘cosmeceutical’ topical skin products promise to reduce signs of aging. Cosmetics, unlike drugs, are not regulated by the FDA and do not have to prove their safety or effectiveness before being sold – and only a fraction of the products promoted as anti-aging creams actually […]

There are some diseases which, if you have never experienced them, put you in the minority. Acne is such a disease, affecting 80% of adolescents and young adults . While acne is not a life-threatening condition, it can be associated with significant emotional distress and leave both physical and psychological scars. Acne is a common […]

AGING SKIN: SKIN CANCERS & TREATMENT SOLUTIONS LIKE METVIX As we get older, we expect to get wrinkles and some sagging of our skin. If we were sun lovers, we probably wouldn’t be surprised to see some brown spots and red surface capillaries. It can be surprising to see the myriad of other things that […]

WHAT REALLY WORKS, FROM LASER HAIR REMOVAL TO SUN DAMAGE TREATMENT By Dr. Janna Bentley Now, what do lasers mean to you? Most of us in the Okanagan have sun damaged skin, and this shows up as wrinkles, flat and/or raised brown spots, dilated blood vessels that appear as red blemishes, and rough skin. Most […]

COMMON BENIGN SKIN LESIONS AND SKIN GROWTHS As doctors, we talk a lot about skin cancer – what it looks like and signs and symptoms to be aware of. This is extremely important, as with most cancers, your chances of survival are increased with early detection and treatment. Thankfully, however, most skin lesions or growths […]

WHAT IS CELLULITE? Cellulite refers to the dimpled appearance of the skin seen in areas of the hips, thighs, and buttocks most commonly found in women. This is not a disease nor is it unhealthy, and in fact is found in over 85% of healthy women of all sizes. There are a plethora of creams, […]

Nonsurgical Does Not Mean Non-Medical The increasing popularity of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures has led to a growing complacency about where procedures are being performed and by whom, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). It is the ASAPS position [and OPS’s/OV&SCC’s] that ancillary procedures, such as skin resurfacing or Botox injections, while […]

The tell-tale age giveaway: the cheeks speak volumes Tell-tale signs of aging like sunken, sagging cheeks can add years to a person’s face. While taking years off is nearly impossible without undergoing surgery, addressing sagging skin is now possible with new injectable treatments. “Cheeks and the mid-face area really tell a story about our age,” […]

They can be both unsightly and painful. Here’s how to get rid of the ropy villains ruining your legs Story by Sydney Loney: April 2010 issue of More I lie on my back on a narrow hospital bed and stare fixedly at the sprinkler head protruding from the ceiling as Sanjoy Kundu, medical director of The […]