When the skin is injured, cells attempt to repair it by forming a scar. For most people, this does not pose a problem or significant cosmetic concern. However, for those that form keloid scars, the scar tissue continues to develop after the wound heals. This excessive scar tissue causes a red, raised appearance that often…
Read MoreMore than a million Americans will be treated for skin cancer this year and about one in five will develop a skin cancer in their lifetimes, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. There are many treatment methods for skin cancer. However, one surgical technique has strongly stood the test of time. Mohs surgery was first…
Read MoreDo you have embarrassing acne scars from your teenage years? You can put the past behind you by scheduling a simple treatment called micro needling at your dermatologist’s office. This aesthetic treatment for acne scars works best for those sunken areas on the skin that display a crepe-like or orange peel appearance. It also works…
Read MoreWe all know it’s coming. Aging is a fact of life. Instead of waiting until your 40’ or 50’s when most signs of aging have already set in, why not start being proactive in your quest to maintain a healthy face? Clear + Brilliant™ is a new approach to laser skin enhancement. It is an…
Read MoreIf you are one of the 99% of Americans that have had chickenpox, you likely still have the virus lying dormant in your body. In some people, this virus (called varicella-zoster) wakes up after years of dormancy and causes the painful blister rash of shingles. Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by…
Read MoreThe desire to be tan remains a trending attraction, especially among young adults. While parents may think they have done their job at educating their kids on the importance of sunscreen at the beach, many are overlooking the serious penalties of letting their teenager use the tanning bed. The dangers of indoor tanning are often…
Read MoreDo you suffer from excessive underarm sweating? You may think you have a reprieve over the winter months, but the truth is, those holiday parties can be a real challenge. Those that suffer from axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) may even avoid social gatherings because of embarrassing armpit stains. Or perhaps you have had to…
Read MoreDry skin is a very common skin problem, especially in the winter months. Many people suffer from very dry skin on their feet. The skin on our heels actually lacks the normal sweat glands that exist on the rest of our body. While this may just be a cosmetic concern for some, it is important…
Read MoreIf you are reading this as a rosacea sufferer, you are probably desperate for help. Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder that usually worsens over time and is often characterized by relapses and remissions. Many people may find themselves frustrated at trying to alleviate embarrassing and disruptive rosacea symptoms. However, professional dermatologic treatments, such as…
Read MoreAre you noticing more hair than usual in your hairbrush or in your shower drain? Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. Although you may consider hair loss a male condition, it affects females too. Hair loss for women can either be a permanent or temporary condition. The two main types of hair loss…
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