It’s the beginning of a brand new year. Now is the time that many people are sitting down to create a list of goals for 2019. The majority of these New Year’s resolutions include ways to improve one’s health or their appearance. Have you ever considered that taking care of your skin can accomplish both?…
Read MoreNot all skin cancer is equal. There are different types of skin cancer, and you may already be familiar with the two most common ones: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. According to the American Cancer Society, over 5 million cases of basal cell and squamous cell cancers are diagnosed every year. Though basal…
Read MoreWhile it may seem silly when you stop to think about it, people view hair on the head as attractive and desirable, but hair on other parts of the body is often considered embarrassing and unwelcome. Women are especially prone to these concerns in terms of hair on their legs, underarms and face. Men, on…
Read MoreWhile kids are most likely to experience them, warts can develop on anyone, at any age and on any part of the body. They come in all shapes and sizes and can be categorized as common warts, plantar warts, filiform warts or flat warts. Warts typically don’t pose a health threat, and most are not…
Read More“Dandruff is caused by your body’s reaction to a yeast that lives on the skin,” says Jodi Ganz, M.D., a dermatologist at Piedmont. “This yeast is particularly common in hair-bearing areas. The yeast is normal; it is supposed to be there. But when your body reacts to the yeast, it causes a red, flaky rash.”…
Read MoreAcne is a common skin condition that plaques many teens and adults. While typically discussed in reference to facial acne, back acne can also occur. Back acne, popularly termed “bacne”, refers to the whiteheads, blackheads and skin cysts that develop on the back. While your back acne may be easier to cover up, it can…
Read MoreMost of us have heard some version of this saying – “stress gives you wrinkles and gray hair.” Is there really truth to that statement? Worry or stressful situations absolutely impact our bodies. While we are most familiar with stress in relation to jaw clenching, difficulty breathing, sleep issues, or hand tremors, it can also…
Read MoreDo you feel like your armpits sweat more than others? Do your sweat stains or odors keep you from enjoying certain activities? You are not alone. An estimated 2%-3% of Americans suffer from excessive sweating of the underarms, which is medically termed axillary hyperhidrosis. Don’t worry – there’s a solution, and it is a permanent…
Read MoreAlthough skin cancer is not the most discussed type of cancer, the risk is still very real. In fact, there are over 3 million cases of diagnosed skin cancer in the United States each year. Many of these cases involve people living in the southern part of the country – there’s a link between latitude…
Read MoreGetting dermal fillers are one of the most popular ways to turn back the hands of time without surgery. In just a few simple injections, patients can fill in wrinkles, improve sagging skin and even contour a specific area of the face. Fillers are used to plump lips and add cheek volume, and some plastic…
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