Benefits of Blue Light or Photodynamic Therapy: Boise, ID, Dermatologist Dr. Naomi Brooks

Depending on the type, light could either hurt or help the skin over time. Sunlight, for example, comes with ultraviolet (UV) radiation that can damage skin cells and affect the production of fundamental building blocks such as collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. But a newer type of light-based therapy can be used to treat a variety of both medical and cosmetic skin concerns: blue light or photodynamic therapy. Boise, ID , dermatologist Dr. Naomi Brooks highlights what it can be used for and how it works.

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Teen Addiction: What Is It, Why Does It Happen, And What Can I Do?

The wiring that carry signals to that part of the teenage brain that controls impulses is incomplete, and so teenagers tend to lack insight and judgement, which makes them prone to teen addiction. It can often be difficult to help teens to battle addiction, considering that they may not even have the capacity to control their impulse to engage in risky behavior. Let’s take a deeper look at causes of teen addiction, how and why it happens and the best ways to deal with this difficult phase of the youthful experience.