THE RX: MGMD'S BLOG

Seems there’s a new test they do on your hands at the airport to check for explosives. She was detained because she tested positive. How could that have happened? Turns out that the glycerin in hand cream causes the same response as explosives…and she had unwittingly applied cream to her hands on the way to the airport.

“Welcome to our winter newsletter, filled with all the news that will help you keep your skin healthy and beautiful on an ongoing basis. Also, please check my blog regularly for hot topics.” 

Welcome to our first issue of our new quarterly newsletter, filled with all the news that will help you keep your skin healthy and beautiful on an ongoing basis. Also, please check my blog The Rx regularly for hot topics. (I just posted my thoughts about shellac and gel manicures: There’s a reason why your nails might feel “tight” after receiving one of them.) 

Your polish dries in minutes, resists chipping and lasts for two weeks. Can something this good be good for you?

Dr. Michele Grodberg is rated as one of New Jersey's top Doctors in Inside Jersey's 2012 directory of Top Doctors.

Englewood Hospital and Medical Center recently offered its free, confidential annual skin cancer screening to men and women in the Bergen County area. Nearly a dozen board-certified dermatologists and physicians volunteered their time and clinical expertise to the 100-plus people who registered for the free exam... Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and according to a leading skin cancer prevention agency, one in five Americans will develop the disease during their lifetime. Link to full press release on Englewood Hospital's website

Have you noticed that your acne is worse in hot weather? Skin tends to get oilier in the summer because of heat and this can lead to flare-ups. But don’t be tempted to use the sun’s rays to dry up acne breakouts. Sun damage is more damaging than acne and it’s everlasting.

I’ve fallen into the trap many times of overspending on skincare products. If it costs more it must work better right? Not necessarily. 

Here are a few tips on protecting your skin and maintaining summer's healthy glow. A light moisturizer with sunscreen will hold its effectiveness for only 2 hours.

Fall and winter present both challenges and opportunities for skin care. Here’s a to do list for the season from Dr. Michele Grodberg.