Sebaceous Neoplasms - Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Sebaceous Hyperplasia is one of the most common skin lesions I encounter in both my The Woodlands dermatology and Conroe dermatology offices.  Sebaceous Hyperplasia are enlarged sebaceous glands that coalesce into small yellow papules usually on the central face, especially the forehead and cheeks.  Sebaceous Hyperplasia can even occur in ectopic locations such as the oral mucosa (Fordyce Spots), the penis (Tyson's Spots), and the nipple (Montgomery Tubercles).  Sebaceous Hyperplasia usually does not occur until adulthood and the lesions are benign but can clinically mimic the appearance of Basal Cell Cancers so they are occasionally biopsied.  Hygiene practices have no effect on the occurrence of Sebaceous Hyperplasia and they can be inherited in some families.  Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressive medicine that can induce Sebaceous Hyperplasia.  Treatment of Sebaceous Hyperplasia can be accomplished through a device called a Hyfrecator, that we have in our dermatology offices, which applies electric current to the sebaceous hyperplasia lesions.  They can also be treated with laser and shave removal.  Accutane is one of the only oral medicines that reduces the size of Sebaceous Hyperplasia, but the lesions return soon after Accutane is discontinued.

Sebaceous Hyperplasia (http://archderm.ama-assn.org/content/vol142/issue6/images/medium/dlv50054f1.jpg)

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Source: http://perridermatology.com/blog/2011/2/13/sebaceous-neoplasms-sebaceous-hyperplasia.html

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Quick Update

Hope everyone had a good weekend, and that you are all enjoying your summer. I just wanted to update everyone on a few things like Accutane. It?s funny because I swear that after I wrote that Accutane Update Day 45 entry that I started to breakout. It is a little alarming because they?re coming in big and in pairs almost, and not only that but because Accutane makes your skin sensitive it hurts super bad to even try and pop them. So I don?t know if this is normal or if my body is getting used to the medication and I need to be brought up to a higher dose. Either way my next appointment with my dermatologist is this Wednesday, and I know he will be able to answer my questions and hopefully bring me back peace of mind. So when Wednesday comes I?ll let you know what he says, but in the meantime don?t forget to be drinking plenty of water during this time of year especially if you have acne. You need plenty of water during this time of year even if you don?t feel thirsty, because your body is using more of that water and sweating it out as well. Although you might not be drenched in sweat all the time your body actually is perspiring (sweating) a lot more.


So like I said I?ll let you guys know what my derm says on Wednesday; in the meantime though check this video out! It?s not Acne related, but it?s just so damn gnarly that I had to share!

Source: http://blog.pimpleplanet.com/2010/07/quick-update.html

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Reader Question: How do you celebrate Valentine's Day?

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12 Ways To Ensure The Effectiveness of Your Routine

Are you convinced that your acne treatment (washes, cleansers, creams, medications, etc.) isn?t working or helping your acne at all? I for one will admit that if I didn?t start seeing results within the first few weeks of whatever it was that I was using I thought that it wasn?t working. Shortly after I would usually stop using it and move onto a different product, treatment, or whatever. Though I hear a lot now that no matter what it is that you may be using you should at the least try it for a full 6 weeks before deciding if it?s working or not. I mean for all I know maybe some of the stuff that I?ve tried in the past would?ve started working if I would?ve stayed with it for a few more weeks, but I really don?t think so. I could literally feel that it wasn?t working for my skin, and I could feel my skin?s condition worsening at times, but who knows maybe that?s what is supposed to happen. So I guess the point is don?t lose all hope if your treatment doesn?t start working right away? you have to think past all of the things you read and here and there about products that say things like that, ?clears acne in just 3 days?? Things like that I just don?t think are possible, and if it does work I can almost guarantee that the acne will come back within a few weeks.


Here are some things that you can do to make your treatment the most effective that it can be! I got them from skincarephysicians.com, check them out?

?AcneNet Spotlight Article

12 Ways to Get Better Results from Acne Treatment

Effective Acne Treatment Often Requires More Than Medication

Do you wish that your acne medication left you with clearer skin? Better results may not come from trying the latest acne treatment or a stronger acne-fighting cream ? but from making some simple changes.



For those seeing a dermatologist

1. Use your acne treatments exactly as prescribed. Acne only clears when the treatment targets everything that is causing the acne. Since most acne medications target only 1 or 2 causes, 2 or 3 products are often necessary. To see clearer skin, these products must be used as prescribed.



2. Stop using acne treatments not prescribed by your dermatologist. Using acne products that are not part of the treatment plan prescribed by your dermatologist can irritate your skin. Irritated skin usually leads to more breakouts. For best results, dermatologists recommend using only the acne-fighting products and medications in your treatment plan.



3. Speak up. Dermatologists do not want patients to feel confused about acne treatment. If you do not understand something, ask about it. If an acne treatment option not prescribed by your dermatologist interests you, be sure to mention it. Asking questions is often the answer to effective acne treatment.

For everyone treating acne, including those seeing a dermatologist

4. Never pop, squeeze, or pick acne. Popping and squeezing pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, and cysts tends to make acne worse. All this does is make the acne last longer. This can make it difficult to see clearer skin no matter what treatment you are using. Trying to get rid of a pimple by popping or picking also can lead to scarring, which can be permanent.



5. Avoid abrasive soap, facial scrub, toner, astringent, and masks. These can irritate the skin, and irritated skin is more likely to break out. Irritated skin also makes it more difficult to tolerate acne medication. A mild cleanser used twice a day to wash the skin is actually more effective for controlling acne and preventing breakouts.



6. Do not scrub your skin clean. While scrubbing away oil and grime may seem like a good idea, scrubbing actually irritates acne-prone skin. Irritating the skin generally leads to breakouts.



When washing the skin, use lukewarm (not hot) water and gently apply a mild cleanser with your fingertips. Washcloths and puffs tend to be too abrasive. Limiting washing to twice a day can help reduce irritation and dryness.



7. Wait 5 to 15 minutes to apply acne medication. Applying acne medication right after you shower or wash your face can irritate the skin and lead to breakouts. Wet skin is most absorbent. To avoid irritation, dermatologists recommend waiting 5 to 15 minutes before applying acne medication.



8. Use only oil-free skin care and hair care products. Makeup, hair gel, and other products used by people with acne-prone skin should not contain oil. Oil tends to clog pores and lead to breakouts. Look for products that are labeled ?oil free,? ?nonacnegenic,? or ?noncomedogenic.? This means the product does not clog pores.



9. Apply acne medication before makeup. Wearing an oil-free makeup is fine, but make sure it does not prevent the acne medication from working. Makeup should always be applied after topical acne medication.



10. Continue using the medication when skin clears. To keep skin blemish free, most people with acne need to continue using at least 1 acne medication. If you have been using an over-the-counter product, you may be able to taper your use to a few times a week.



11. Gently cleanse skin after sweating. Sweating, especially under a hat or helmet, can aggravate acne-prone skin. Gently cleansing the skin as quickly as possible afterwards can help prevent breakouts. When cleansing the skin, avoid the temptation to rub or scrub sweat from the skin. This can irritate the skin and cause breakouts.



12. Give acne-fighting products enough time to work. As a rule of thumb, it takes 6 to 8 weeks before you begin to see an improvement. Improvement does not mean blemish-free skin, but a noticeable difference. It generally takes about 6 months to see clear skin.

Effective Treatment Possible

Tremendous gains have been made in acne treatment. Today, virtually every case of acne can be resolved. If these tips do not help clear your skin, speak with a dermatologist. ?



Take it easy everyone!

-Jc

Source: http://blog.pimpleplanet.com/2010/07/12-ways-to-ensure-effectiveness-of-your.html

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Seborrheic Keratosis - Clear Cell Acanthoma

Clear Cell Acanthoma, also called Degos Acanthoma, is a skin lesion that shares many characteristics with Seborrheic Keratoses that I occasionally encounter in both my The Woodlands dermatology and Conroe dermatology clinics.  Clear Cell Acanthomas are red scaly plaques that range in size from 1 to 2 cm and usually begin in adulthood.  The most common anatomical site to encounter a Clear Cell Acanthoma is the anterior shin but they can be found anywhere on the leg and are rarely found on the abdomen or scrotum.  Clear Cell Acanthomas are benign but Squamous Cell Cancer has been reported to arise from them in rare instances.  On histology, Clear Cell Acanthomas have an acanthotic (thickened) epidermis comprised of "clear" cells.  The "clear" appearance is secondary to the cells containing glycogen.  Clear Cell Acanthomas can be treated with liquid nitrogen or shave excision.

Clear Cell Acanthomas (http://www.skincareguide.ca/images/glossary/clear_cell_acanthoma.jpg)

Clear Cell Acanthoma Histology (http://www.pathology-india.com/ca3.JPG)

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Source: http://perridermatology.com/blog/2011/2/8/seborrheic-keratosis-clear-cell-acanthoma.html

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Daily Buzz: New Study Links Diet Soda to Increased Risk of Stroke

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Sofia Hayat Live at The Hilton Waldorf London 9th October for Pefect Hope Charity Gala

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What is Frequency Specific Microcurrent?

FSM is used to treat nerve and muscle pain and many other conditions using specific frequencies and micro amperage current. There are hundreds of practitioners in the US, Australia and Canada using FSM to create remarkable changes in patients to reduce pain and improve health. Most of the time FSM produces immediate dramatic changes in [...]

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Seborrheic Keratosis - Clear Cell Acanthoma

Clear Cell Acanthoma, also called Degos Acanthoma, is a skin lesion that shares many characteristics with Seborrheic Keratoses that I occasionally encounter in both my The Woodlands dermatology and Conroe dermatology clinics.  Clear Cell Acanthomas are red scaly plaques that range in size from 1 to 2 cm and usually begin in adulthood.  The most common anatomical site to encounter a Clear Cell Acanthoma is the anterior shin but they can be found anywhere on the leg and are rarely found on the abdomen or scrotum.  Clear Cell Acanthomas are benign but Squamous Cell Cancer has been reported to arise from them in rare instances.  On histology, Clear Cell Acanthomas have an acanthotic (thickened) epidermis comprised of "clear" cells.  The "clear" appearance is secondary to the cells containing glycogen.  Clear Cell Acanthomas can be treated with liquid nitrogen or shave excision.

Clear Cell Acanthomas (http://www.skincareguide.ca/images/glossary/clear_cell_acanthoma.jpg)

Clear Cell Acanthoma Histology (http://www.pathology-india.com/ca3.JPG)

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Source: http://perridermatology.com/blog/2011/2/8/seborrheic-keratosis-clear-cell-acanthoma.html

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Does Shaving Cause Acne?

Now it?s not entirely known if shaving causes acne, or makes it worse if you already have it, but I for one believe that it does have an effect. For some people they claim that shaving actually helps clear them up, while others have the opposite effect. Some people who don?t have acne tend to only have breakouts after they shave. Now a lot of things can come into play like how long each person waits before shaving, what kind of shaving cream/gel they use, if they use an ordinary razor or an electric one, etc. For a while I was using some fancy shaving cream that my mom had given to me, and every time after I shaved I was always breaking out. So I finally bought some regular foamy shaving cream for sensitive skin at the store and my breakouts after shaving subsided. Also depending on what skin you have you need to be careful on what you choose to put on your skin after shaving. Some people leave it dry, some people use aftershave, and some just use their ordinary moisturizer. In the end though all that matters is that you experiment and figure out what works best for your skin!


Here is a quick little article from: ezinearticles.com, check it out!



?Many men and women when they shave get acne-like outbreaks, which are commonly known as shaving bumps. The shaving bumps are the result of inflammation of the hair follicle which happens due to shaving. However, these shaving bumps, medically known as pseudofolliculitis barbae, can occur also due to waxing or plucking, wherein the hair gets trapped in the follicle leading to irritation and swelling.

Shaving bumps can occur any time but people who have curly hair have a tendency to get them more often. These bumps can be avoided by learning to shave smart so that you have fewer outbreaks.

It is important to prepare your skin for the shave. This means washing and wiping the face with warm water. The water helps to hydrate the skin and thus making it more pliable. In addition, the warm water dilates the blood vessels and the blood flow to skin increases. That is the reason why many people prefer to shave while taking a shower even though they may not know the reason behind it.

You can reduce the number of shaving bumps by using a good quality shaving cream or foam. The cream or the foam should be filmy and thin. This will help the razor to slide easily over the skin and reducing irritation to the skin. Even choosing the right razor can make a big difference. Whenever possible, try using an electric razor. Although the shave may not be as close as you want but the possibility of pseudofolliculitis barbae reduces substantially. However, if you are the type who only uses blades for shaving, then use a new single blade each time you shave. Remember, double edged blades tend to lift the hair out of the follicle and the resultant shave is actually done below the epidermis. When the epidermis starts to grow back, it does so by growing over the opening of the hair follicle. As the hair grows, it struggles to get out of the hair follicle, which is now closed, and this causes skin inflammation.

In addition, while shaving, make sure that the razor strokes are in the direction of the hair growth, that is downward strokes. This will reduce irritation and also keep the number of cuts down.

Immediately after shaving, use an alcohol-free toner or antibacterial gel. This will destroy the bacteria on the surface of the skin before they reach the hair follicles and will prevent shaving bumps from developing. Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid is available in gel form and you can use them to stop shaving bumps and the resultant acne from developing.?



Happy shaving.

-jpc

Source: http://blog.pimpleplanet.com/2010/07/does-shaving-cause-acne.html

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DG Reader Spotlight: Creative Reader Art

At Discovery Girls magazine, we firmly believe that our readers are the greatest readers around! You don't just read our magazine, you participate in contests, send us questions and fun photos, write us heartfelt letters and create some of the most amazing art!

We truly are sorry we can't feature more of these things in our magazine, there simply isn't enough space! But that doesn't mean we don't go through each and every piece of mail - we do! We also keep everything you send, for moments just like this!

This week for our reader spotlight blog, we're featuring some creative art from readers just like you! As usual, all of the readers featured will get a free set of our Fab Girls Guides! So keep checking back, you may be featured next week!

 

 

Elizabeth, from Oregon sent in this great picture of a girl in a snow storm. Elizabeth titled her artwork "Winter Time." Thanks for the contribution Elizabeth, this is great!

   

This piece of art was submitted without a name, but it was too cute not to share. This picture shows three BFFs getting together and reading our magazine. I especially love the dog in the corner. So cute. Thanks!

     

Kare, from Hawaii sent in this picture of her excitedly waiting by her mailbox for our magazine! This is so cute. So many girls tell us that they wait by their mailbox for the latest issue, and Kare put that into a creative picture!

       

Maggie, from Washington showed off her artistic side by drawing a cute, colorful turtle! Thanks Maggie! We love it!

 

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DG Reader Spotlight: Creative Reader Art

At Discovery Girls magazine, we firmly believe that our readers are the greatest readers around! You don't just read our magazine, you participate in contests, send us questions and fun photos, write us heartfelt letters and create some of the most amazing art!

We truly are sorry we can't feature more of these things in our magazine, there simply isn't enough space! But that doesn't mean we don't go through each and every piece of mail - we do! We also keep everything you send, for moments just like this!

This week for our reader spotlight blog, we're featuring some creative art from readers just like you! As usual, all of the readers featured will get a free set of our Fab Girls Guides! So keep checking back, you may be featured next week!

 

 

Elizabeth, from Oregon sent in this great picture of a girl in a snow storm. Elizabeth titled her artwork "Winter Time." Thanks for the contribution Elizabeth, this is great!

   

This piece of art was submitted without a name, but it was too cute not to share. This picture shows three BFFs getting together and reading our magazine. I especially love the dog in the corner. So cute. Thanks!

     

Kare, from Hawaii sent in this picture of her excitedly waiting by her mailbox for our magazine! This is so cute. So many girls tell us that they wait by their mailbox for the latest issue, and Kare put that into a creative picture!

       

Maggie, from Washington showed off her artistic side by drawing a cute, colorful turtle! Thanks Maggie! We love it!

 

Send your artwork to DG:

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Detox Foot Bath and its Benefits

It is a known fact that 70% of human body is water. The vibration and the magnetic fields in water can affect our body in various ways. We use the natural tendency of our body to interact with the water to remove the toxic accumulation from our body and [...]

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The Perfect Match

Some girls have unrealistic expectations in finding the man of their dreams while some have no expectations at all. Some dream of finding a man as eloquent and dashingly handsome as Mr. Darcy while others are quite satisfied with a ‘thrilling’ life with Mr. Wickham. To each her own, but I have seen that, no matter how different or alike people are, when we allow our human nature to rule, we make ourselves absolutely miserable and those around us – mainly our spouse. I’ve seen it to the point that people were so self-centered that they could not see past  [ Read More ]

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Accutane Update Day 63

Im on the third day of taking the 40mg Accutane which was upped from the original 20mg, and so far so good! My skin is looking and feeling like its starting to tighten up again, and as for the problems that I mentioned in the previous have subsided a lot. I think they?ve all gone away because I started taking some melatonin chews to help me sleep at night, and being well rested is helping me stay in a really good mood! The only thing now is that I smashed up my right ring-finger really bad to the point where I think it might even be broken! So I?m bummed out cause I can?t play games, I can?t lift weights, I can?t really do anything with my right hand because my finger is throbbing so bad! I uploaded a video of my finger to youtube, check it out!




Take it easy everyone, I'll update you on my progress in a few days!

Source: http://blog.pimpleplanet.com/2010/07/im-on-third-day-of-taking-40mg-accutane.html

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Seborrheic Keratosis - Benign Lichenoid Keratosis

Benign Lichenoid Keratoses, also called Lichen Planus Like Keratoses, are one of the most common skin lesions I encounter in both my The Woodlands dermatology and Conroe dermatology offices.  Clinically, Benign Lichenoid Keratoses are red slightly scaly plaques that are almost clinically identical to superficial basal cell cancers, thus they are usually biopsied to rule out a skin cancer.  They are very common in middle aged white women and are commonly found on the arms, hands and chest.  Histologically, they are identical to lichen planus with a band like inflammatory lichenoid infiltrate in the papillary dermis.  Benign Lichenoid Keratoses may arise from solar lentigos (freckles).  As Benign Lichenoid Keratoses can be itchy and symptomatic, treatment with liquid nitrogen is usually effective.

Benign Lichenoid Keratosis (http://imaging.cmpmedica.com/consultantlive/images/photo_clinic_03/2001/w_phcben.jpg)

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Source: http://perridermatology.com/blog/2011/2/7/seborrheic-keratosis-benign-lichenoid-keratosis.html

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Dinner Diary: Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping

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Kumi Ori (Arise, Shine!)

“Arise, shine [Yerushalayim], for your light has come, the glory of YHVH has risen over you. For although darkness covers the earth and thick darkness the peoples; on you YHVH will rise; over you will be seen his glory. Nations will go toward your light and kings toward your shining splendor. Isaiah 60:1-3 Kumi ori ki va orech (Arise, shine, for your light has dawned) v?halchu goyim l?orech (And nations shall walk by your light) Kumi ori ki va orech (Arise, shine, for your light has dawned) um?lachim l?nogah zarcheich (Kings, by your shining radiance.) Lift up your eyes and  [ Read More ]

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Wise Words: Knowing Yourself

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Lit Fix: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson

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The End of The Caveman Regimen

Well I know I said I was gonna hold out a little longer with it, but my face has just completely lost itself to acne. Just of recently it started to breakout uncontrollably and my face literally looks like a piece of salami. While I was doing this regimen my skin never really got better at least in terms of the way it looked, but the way it felt on this regimen was good. It never felt overly dry and irritated, it never itched and it never got too oily, so these were the reasons I really liked it up until now. I don?t really know what caused my skin to change course so drastically, but my only guess is maybe because I started using some new supplements for weightlifting like creatine and whey protein rather than casein protein (which is what I usually would drink). Other than those two things I have no idea what caused my skin to change like this.


So a few days ago I decided to start washing it with Cetaphil every morning and night, and put on a very light moisturizer on during the day. If any have used Cetaphil then you know just how gentle it is, so I don?t feel so bad about ditching the regimen for it because it is very gentle. I also started shaving twice a week just because my skin was always feeling really gross up until I shaved it when I was only doing it once a week. Also when I when I was doing the caveman regimen I wasn?t washing my face after workouts, but now that I am my skin feels a lot better!

So I just wanted to update you guys on that, I know I hadn?t in a while. I?ll let you know if I find something new to try as soon as I get it. Also if you have any recommendations for things I can try or any feedback it would be greatly appreciated!

-jpc

Source: http://blog.pimpleplanet.com/2010/05/end-of-caveman-regimen.html

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The Brit Awards 2011 - Jesse J Versus Jay Sean A fair award?

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It has been niggling me for over a week now to write something about the Brit Awards.

Firstly, there is one major artist, whom I have worked with, who has been nominated, and another artist I have interviewed when I worked for Zee TV, who hasn't. Let's start with the nominee. Jesse J.  Well, a graduate of the Brit school, (which is partly funded by the Brit Awards..a coincidance?), who is blasting the UK's airwaves with her music, so much so, I have heard Kiss Fm play her songs at least 4 times in an hour, and always saying her name! Anyone would think  that someone paid them to play her music.

How do I know her? Well, 4 years ago we were working under the same management, Raymond Stevenson. We also worked on the same project. A project where we recorded 4 songs where the proceeds went to Mothers Against Guns. I was in her music video, and she was in mine. We were both in bands, and our songs were n the same record.

Jesse, as I remember, was very confidant, and an amazing singer. I am not going to say that she came from a privileged background, as that doesn't matter to me! (this is not an X Factor blog)!

She was the best singer in her style, and management loved her. I can't remember the name of the band she was in, but we were put together by Raymond. We did various gigs, performed at a few music award shows, had our videos played on The Box, and played on Radio. It was great. All the proceeds went to charity, which we were happy about. We even performed for Ken Livingstone!

Eventually, my band broke up, and I left to work on my own material, as I got fed up of being told who I should be, what to wear etc, and having to write for the other girls and pretend they wrote the song with me.

Jesse, however, was sold to American management, (who bought her out of her deal with Raymond), and sold to a major label who took her under their wing, and moulded her to what she is now. I read an interview by her in the press and she said that her song, "Do it Like A Dude", was sticking 2 fingers up to the Music Industry. Ahem!!! You are a product of the industry. The only bands, and arists that get to where she has done so quickly, have to be under the arm of a major and have had to be groomed. There is nothing wrong with that, but come on Jesse, be honest.

Jay Sean, however, has been in the industry for years..as an independent artist. Making his own image and worked really hard. He has said that the Brits are no way a reflection on record sales, and believes that they are all about someone being in control of the whole thing, and based on trend, rather than record sales. he has amassed millions of record sales globally with a huge fan base.

Independent artists are not really being heard, unless they get picked up by majors, and for a long time majors have been trying to block the independent. They actually tried to stop independents releasing on itunes etc..but failed.

Major music radio stations and TV stations are not opening up to independents. (Unless you win a silly competition and get your song aired for 3 minutes). I remember speaking to major music channels and radio stations, who said they already get their rota's from the labels, and can't add independents. they need a story, who are you signed to, what other people have you written for etc..(Of course, no way will you write for the likes of Xtina Aguilera, unless your label makes that happen as is the case for Jesse J).

I really do think that Jesse J has a great voice. She is a talented singer, but do I think she is worthy of a Brit over Jay Sean? No I don't.

The Brits is really about the media manipulating us. How? By playing what they get paid to play, by playing what the majors decide to put out, by printing stories about the stars because they get paid, by manipulating YouTube viewership, votes and much more!

Thanks to modern technology, we are getting out there, but technology such as YouTube! is also being manipulated. Some labels will get their artist to upload videos so it looks like they are just chilling at home..of course this is all part of the media strategy.

Funnily enough there was another artist under the same management, Hayley, whose name was changed to Eva Leigh, or something like that. She was actually shelved by a major label. (I won't mention their name). What does that mean? They sign her and then don't do anything with her, never release anything. Now why would they do that? Well, they thought she was direct competition to another artist on their rota, so rather someone sign her, they shelve her to stop her from breaking through! It took her 4 years to get out of that one. Yes the industry is an asshole!

Jay Sean does have a point. Jesse J? An exceptional voice, but maybe others were more worthy of the award..What do you think.

Please help me fund the next recording and video! Being an independant artist means I need my fans more than the big independants do. THANKYOU!

Source: http://blog.sofiahayat.com/2011/01/brit-awards-2011-jesse-j-versus-jay.html

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Georgia May Jagger: Papa Is A Rolling Stone

The daughter of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall is making a name for herself, thanks to a rapidly budding modeling career.

She might be the youngest daughter of The Rolling Stones' lead singer Mick Jagger and former model Jerry Hall, but Georgia May Jagger is making a name for herself, thanks to a rapidly budding modeling career.

She's modeled in advertisements for Chanel's Cruise 2010/2011 collection, Versace's Spring/Summer 2010 campaign, and Rimmel London. Georgia's also appeared in the pages of W, Harper's Bazaar, and numerous editions of Vogue.

The 19-year-old will be stepping away from the camera in order to pull up a chair as part of the design team for Hudson Jeans. Hudson by Georgia May Jagger will feature five denim styles in different washes, and is scheduled to hit Neiman Marcus stores next month.

Georgia has been starring in advertisements for the brand since 2009, so it's only natural that she plans on appearing in advertisements for her own diffusion line. She's definitely not a traditional model – she's just five foot seven inches – with an eclectic style, merging rocker influences with couture obsessions. 

A true wild child, Georgia was rumored to have been grounded by her parents as recently as last year. However, back in April of 2008, she seemed relatively tame in a printed crimson dress under a leather jacket, accented by a leopard-print bag at the UK premiere for Flashbacks of a Fool. Flash forward to December 2009, when Georgia showed up in a lacy Vivienne Westwood gown for the British Fashion Awards. 

 

2010 proved to be a busy year for the top model; she posed alongside her mom for a London photo shoot last May to launch the Invisible Zinc skincare line at Selfridges, and closed Karl Lagerfeld's impressive Saint-Tropez Chanel Cruise 2010/2011 Collection runway show on the back of a motorcycle (bottom, left), wearing a silk tulle dress with refined embroidery and aged calfskin boots. Georgia also filmed several commercials for Rimmel London as she became one of the public faces for the cosmetics brand.  

Georgia looked fantastic in a hot pink and red Meadham Kirchhoff dress from the Spring 2011 line and once again embraced leopard print with Charlotte Olympia Gladys sandals for Vogue's Emerging British Designers Cocktail Party in October. She wore a golden mustard number by Karen Walker for Crown Oaks Day in Australia. 

When she touched down at Melbourne International Airport a few days earlier, Georgia looked comfortably stylish with a striped tunic, teal scarf, charcoal grey zip-up, and black hi-tops complete with standout red laces. With her new design gig, we're betting Georgia becomes almost as well-known for her style, as her pedigree.

Source: http://www.thefashionspot.com/celebrity-fashion/news/125909-georgia-may-jagger-papa-is-a-rolling-stone

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