Public Safety, Permanent Makeup Facts Goal of e-Micronews?: Electronic Newsletter to Debut in 2005 by the American Academy of Micropigmentation
"Soon consumers, permanent makeup and medical professionals alike can point and click for up-to-the minute information about permanent makeup, which includes cosmetic tattoo and micropigmentation" says Linda Dixon MD, President of the American Academy of Micropigmentation.The Academy, a not-for-profit organization, has evolved since 1992 into the definitive resource for anyone wishing accurate, unbiased information about permanent makeup.
The public, members of the media, regulatory agencies and others can rely on Academy sources for facts, not fiction.
Academy experts include those skilled in medicine, dermatology, plastic and reconstructive surgery and cosmetic or medical tattooing (micropigmentation), cosmetology, esthetics, laser medicine, electrolysis, nursing and even massage therapists, fine artists and a few skilled in traditional tattooing."Two words best describe the Academy's mission for 2005" states Dr. Dixon.
"Those two words are information and protection."An example of protection is the Academy warning against dangerous practices such as the diagnosis and treatment of recent pigment allergic reactions by non-physicians.
"If you're a victim of a pigment allergic reaction, do not let anyone, much less someone who has traveled from out-of-state, tattoo salt water or prescription steroids into your wounds," states Dr. Dixon.
Charles S. Zwerling, MD, Chairman of the Board, agrees and adds "This is the practice of medicine and is outside the scope of permanent makeup which is intended solely as a cosmetic procedure."
Another example of consumer protection is the ability to report any concerns about a pigment reaction online through the Academy "Colorwatch" program.
http://www.micropigmentation.org/allergic_reactions/index.phpPublished since 1998 in hardcopy, Micronews? electronic edition will offer helpful information as quickly as it is available.
"Regular newsletters take too long to reach their intended audience nowadays and may get lost in the mail" Dr. Dixon observes.
"Most people prefer to point and click in the privacy of their own homes.
And a simple Google search on a topic assures fast information retrieval."Matters involving public safety will be a top priority of e-Micronews?. Questions from both the public and professionals will be answered.
Dangerous products,
practices and false advertising claims will be subjects of "e-Alerts?"
from the Academy.
"e-Alerts" will be e-mailed to members and posted on the website in addition to e-Micronews.
Consumers surfing the Academy website can find Board Certified Members and Instructors, State Laws, legislation and regulatory agencies, the Patient's Bill of Rights and Academy members who volunteer their services free of charge to cancer survivors (see SAAVE).
These services include breast areola, eyebrow and eyelash tattooing for post-chemotherapy patients.One example of "snail mail" problems is illustrated by the fact that not everyone read an article in the August 2003 Micronews? which reported cases of allergic reactions related solely to Premier Pigments True Color? Concentrates, almost one year prior to the FDA warning. At that time Premier had only formally recalled five lipcolors from their scores of colors and they were promoting a "pigment exchange" at an upcoming convention.
However, most if not all of the Premier Pigments' True Colors contained an organic orange pigment (benzimidazolone orange), according to Premier, which caused cracking, bleeding, swelling, bumps, pain, itching, "puff paint" appearance, burning, blistering, oozing sores and granulomatous dermatitis of eyelids, lips and brows in the victims.
It wasn't until the FDA issued an alert in July 2004 that the problems observed with Premier Pigments True Colors became available to the public and many professionals.
See: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/%7Edms/cos-tat2.htmlWhen it comes to public safety, "Iron oxides are by far the safest pigments used in permanent makeup" according to Dr. Zwerling, author of the Textbook "Micropigmentation, State of the Art" published in 1994.
Zwerling conducted a retrospective study on the safety of pigments used in permanent makeup in the eighties and nineties.
"Not one case of an allergic reaction was reported using iron oxides in the early years of permanent makeup.
But we did learn to avoid pigments that contain talc as many cosmetic pigments do" said Zwerling.
" Prior to the outbreak from Premier Pigments True Colors, allergic reactions were rare and practically non-existent in the twenty years I've been in this profession ", he finishes.Experts agree no pigments used in permanent makeup are vegetable based.
For purity and to be free from contaminants found in nature, iron oxides are synthesized in a highly controlled environment. Organic dyes are less stable and synthesized from aromatic amine aniline-derivatives.
The FDA is doing invaluable work as reported In February 2002, on the "Development of Methods for Safety Testing of Pigments Used for Tattooing, Including Pemanent Makeup"
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~frf/forum02/a169af4.htm.
Their work is applauded by the Academy and e-Micronews? will keep professionals and the public updated.At least twenty other permanent makeup pigment suppliers exist in competition with Premier.
No documented allergic reactions were reported to any other pigments except Premier True Colors over the same time period.The first edition of "e-Micronews?" will be published in early 2005 and, along with "e-Alerts", will be posted on the website.For updates and information visit the Academy website at: www.micropigmentation.org.
Milestones and Trends in Renewable Energy
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT (ContentDesk) January 2, 2006 -- Pure Energy Systems News (PESN) has released a summary report of 2005, with projections for 2006.According to the report, the year 2005 saw large wind power installments come into a price range where they are now competitive with traditional grid prices. 2006 could see several solar designs do the same. The report also notes that Cold fusion was boosted with two, concurrent and independent sonofusion breakthroughs, though the stigma in the name is still deeply seated. Projections for 2006 include the arrival on the commercial scene of floating wind turbines -- buoyed up in the water like oil rigs, or elevated high in the air, courtesy of helium. Also, 2006 is likely to see at least three companies offering after-market kits for adding Brown's gas (H and O from electrolysis, common ducted) to the air intake of vehicles for enhanced mileage and performance.
Many other fuel economizing systems are slated to mature in the marketplace....
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I'm Pickin' Up Good Hydration
This Summer, Stay Wet on the Inside
The human body consists largely of water --
muscle tissue, for
example, is a surprising 75%. In the course of a normal day, we
lose some of this water, and, like a car with a leaky radiator, if we
don't constantly replace what we lose, we can go from well-oiled
machine to wheezing wreck. Everyone has seen television footage
of marathon runners stumbling towards the finish line, their
disorientation and spastic-like movements clearly indicating an
extreme state of dehydration. These graphic images highlight the
crucial role that water plays in virtually every bodily process, and
the problems that can occur when it is deficient.
But it's not only masochistic athletes who fall prey to dehydration.
It's very easy, especially in summer, to spend too long playing or
working in the sun and forget to replace the moisture lost...
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5 Tips for Hair Removal for Men
Women are not alone when it comes to wanting a good form of hair removal. In fact, hair removal for men is becoming a big business. Men today want hair removal solutions that are also skin friendly. The following information will give men some options for hair removal that will leave them with that just shaven look all the time.
1- Men can use many of the same types of hair removal systems as that are available for women. For example, a man that is interested in getting rid of chest hair can try depilatory creams, waxing or electrolysis.
All of which will also work for facial and back hair issues as well. However, many men that want to rid themselves of unwanted hair may not be so motivated as to shop in the women's beauty isle.
2- Thankfully, the hair removal industry is beginning to take notice to the requests that they have been receiving from men. A popular depilatory company has formulated a cream that works well on men's course hairs. Traditional...
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The Healthiest Water in the World with The Water Ionizer
(ContentDesk) August 13, 2005 -- Cellhealth Ltd has recently launched a hypoallergenic water ionizer electrolysis machine into the general health & beauty market called, THE WATER IONIZER. Set up next to a tap, The Water Ionizer produces filtered, healthy electrolysed ANTIOXIDANT and CLEANSING water at the same time which works as a powerful detox and a unique antibacterial. Please don't get this machine confused with a water filter.The benefits from drinking the Antioxidant water include the ability to gently detox the body everyday; prevent & fight illnesses & degenerative diseases; the strengthening of bones & skin; it assists proper digestion; increases the strength of vitamins & minerals; and it changes the taste of any tap water into a refreshing, and smooth drink which kids seem to love.The Cleansing water is a unique antibacterial that's an alternative to conventional products ? UK tests have shown it to kill 99% of bacteria, such as Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and E-Coli. You...
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