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Dr. Coreen Copuyoc Sampedro is a board-certified dermatologist accredited by the Philippine Dermatological Society and is an affiliate of the Philippine Academy of Dermatologic Surgery, Inc. Her special focus of interest includes acne, hair disorders, aesthetic procedures, and medical dermatology pertaining to patients with skin conditions in all ages.
A graduate of the Cebu Institute of Medicine, I completed my training at Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center and further studies in dermatological research at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. I am currently practicing adult and pediatric dermatology. In the course of my practice, I manage common skin conditions like acne, eczema and melasma, complex dermatological diseases, and cosmetic dermatology.
Dr. Grichelle Jumalon Guillano is a certified dermatologist at Ospital ng Kabataan ng Dipolog in Zamboanga del Norte Philippines. She specializes on clinical and aesthetic treatment of skin, hair and nail diseases; also includes consultations on skin care and enhancements like botox treatment, fillers, body contouring by cavitational ultrasounds, radiofrequency, Lasers/IPL treatment, chemical and diamond peels.
Beauty of a person is a characteristic that provides a perceptual experience of pleasure or satisfaction. Everyone wants to be beautiful and who are beautiful they want to maintain it. Someone cares of her hair, someone of face, someone of skin and someone of her weight. We use different types of prescriptions or formulae for different body parts in different ways. Sometimes we use the right way but sometimes we use such a formula that may harm immediately or later on. Therefore, we have brought some myths and facts which may help you to maintain your beauty. Let’s firstly discuss » » » [Read more]
Inflammation is the immune system’s way of biologically responding to an injury or, in some case, an infection. In fact, it is the sign of a healthy immune system, but only initially. If your immune system goes into an overdrive, it could turn into a chronic inflammation. An inflammation can be acute or chronic. When acute inflammations go unresolved, they can enter a chronic phase. Chronic Inflammations are persistent and can be linked to serious conditions like cancer, heart disease and asthma. They can also lead to small ailments that can go unnoticed. Here is how you can treat those » » » [Read more]
After a hard day at work, we usually find ourselves at home preparing for another day. We seldom get the time to relax and unwind. But of you can spend 10 minutes for wiping off your lipstick and mascara, and then you will truly get adequate time to rejuvenate yourself with your daily beauty routine for the evening. Whether you want to try a soothing foot or hand massage or aromatherapy bath, there are 8 skin care tips to be done every evening before sleeping, to get healthy and glowing skin.
Steroids were used only for medicinal purposes but today people are using it to build their muscles and all. The serious issue over here is that most people really don’t know what they are consuming and they don’t know its side effects. People take it to boost up their muscles and also to enhance the muscle growth. This is widely popular among athletes and body builders but it will be a great idea to know what exactly these steroids are. Steroids are normally of two types. They are anabolic steroids and corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are normally prescribed by doctors to reduce » » » [Read more]
Acne can be caused by different things and there is no miracle cure that can make acne disappear overnight and never come back again. However, there are ways to naturally control the oiliness of the skin and to reduce any irritation or inflammation of the skin. Facial masks made from natural ingredients can help to relieve a lot of the problems associated with oily skin like acne. Although they may not be a cure, they can go a long way in easing skin problems brought about by acne.
Primarily found in India, the neem tree has various health benefits that have been put to use for years. The many health benefits that neem provides comes from its seeds, leaves, bark, fruit, and roots. Treat Skin Problems The natural moisture in the leaves have antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal properties that can stop viruses from developing and attacking your body. Some people take advantage of the antibacterial properties in neem leaves by smashing them up into a paste to apply topically to various skin problems like eczema, rashes, and acne. Treat Fungal Infections The compounds that make up the antifungal properties » » » [Read more]
A steroid is a hormone synthesized by the adrenal glands from cholesterol. All steroids contain a basic cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene ring structure. Biosynthesis of steroid hormones requires a series of enzymatic process that takes place inside the cell.