If you fall victim to excessive sweating and conventional treatments have yet to work, this may be your solution.  As you may know, Botox is the number one product for treating wrinkles and recently found to benefit sever migraines.  What you may not know is,  Botox can also help your “sweaty palms.”  German Doctors recently reported that Botox can be used to stop excessive sweating.  They used Botox injections to treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) in a healthy 23 year old woman.  "Ever since childhood, the woman had experienced bouts of excessive sweat in her right forearm and the back of her right hand" (WebMD).  The Botox treatments significantly improved her quality of life and eliminated the sweating episodes that had become more and more troublesome over the years.

Note: Botox is approved by the FDA to treat severe underarm sweating that cannot be managed by topical agents such as prescription antiperspirants.

According to WebMD, “Botox contains a tiny amount of the botulinum toxin. When used to treat severe underarm sweating, it stops the release of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine, temporarily blocking the nerves in the underarm that stimulate sweating.”

[ Via WebMD.com ] 

The FDA [Food and Drug Administration] has launched a special webpage to warn consumers about the dangers of buying Accutane online.  Isotretinoin is an FDA approved drug designed to treat sever nodular acne.  Although the drug has been proven to effectively treat acne, with improper use it may cause sever birth defects and mental health problems.  The FDA-sponsored site will provide consumers with information and advice about the drug.  Accutane is a prescribed drug and should only be used under the strict supervision of a physician or pharmacist.  The website will include ways to check if the drugs purchased through online sites are in fact from legitimate pharmacies.

For official FDA warning, click here

[ Via MedicalNewsToday.com ]

The newest way to get rid of zits is a [key chain-sized] device that literally “zaps” your zits with heat!  The battery operated device by Zeno is designed to transfer heat into bacteria-infested skin follicles.  A microprocessor (PID chip) regulates heat transfered directly into to the zit.  Basically Zeno stimulates a “heat-shock” response to the bacteria, resulting in [bacterial] “self-destruction” within the blemish, thus reducing inflammation and promoting a healthy complexion.

For more info visit: Zeno.com  [Via StarStyle.com]

Psoriasis Cure Now is a non-profit patient advocacy group documenting the results of clinical trials testing CNTO 1275 as a cure for psoriasis.  The results have been favorable.  Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition resulting in red inflamed skin which can also be extremely dry with flaky patches.  Many who suffer from sever cases may have given up hope but CNTO 1275 has shown remarkable results.  During the clinical trials, 81 percent of patients receiving four weekly doses resulted in a 75 percent improvement to their skin’s condition also 20 percent of the patients actually resulted in a 100 percent success rate.  The results of one simple injection  (verses continuous treatment) were just as well, 59 percent achieved 75 percent improvement and 16 percent of patients again  were completely cured.  If the treatment is deemed safe and approved by the FDA it will be a powerful treatment to finally clear the skin of those who suffer from sever psoriasis.

For more info visit Psoriasis Cure Now    [ Via MedicalNewsToday.com ]

The FDA is warning consumers about certain products widely used to numb the skin during or after common cosmetic procedures.  Topical anesthetics in gel or cream form are usually applied to lessen a patients discomfort during these common procedures.  These seemingly harmless topical numbing creams may actually be life threatening if administered incorrectly, two young women have already died.

Look out for: lidocaine, tetracaine, benzocaine, and prilocaine.  Some of these products are prescribed and some are available over the counter, specific doses do in fact numb the skin, however; an overdose can become toxic and may cause seizures, convolutions, comatose and even death.  If you are currently using any of these products you should consult with a doctor to prevent possible misuse.

FDA Public Health Advisory    [ Via KVUE.com ]