Anti-Aging Remedies

Quite a number of other skin problems can develop as we age, mostly minor. Some of us get "skin tags," especially around the neck and armpits. They are easily snipped off and cauterized. Papules on skin aged in the sun occur frequently; our only concern is that they may transform into cancer. Here's where some doctors like to take one or more "punch biopsies" of a suspicious-looking lesion. If it returns positive for the Big C, then a full, wide excision becomes imperative.

By now, we've all noticed that the bronze-god ski instructors we so envied in our youth now look old enough to be our parents. The sun may supply plenty of vitamin D, but photoaging of the skin is no joke. Doctors warn that prevention is clearly the most effective method to ward off both wrinkles and disease. Most dermatologists, as a matter of fact, think that it's pretty silly to want a suntan. It is important that during both childhood and adulthood we encourage the use of sunscreens (SPF15 or greater), avoid excessive sunbathing and all tanning salons, and, in particular, shun any exposure to sun during midday. The traditional siesta (in the shade, of course) in many