Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Acne is a disorder of your hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Your sebaceous glands produce an oil known as sebum that travels to the surface of your skin via the hair follicles. The hair follicles may become clogged, especially during periods of high sebum production.
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Because teenagers are growing at a rapid pace, it is common for stretch marks to occur. Also known as striae, stretch marks occur when the skin is stretched beyond its growth capacity. Most teenagers experience stretch marks on areas where rapid growth occurs, such as the breast, thighs, hips or buttocks.
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Dry skin is a common problem affecting most people at some point in their lives, but washing with cold water is generally not a contributing factor. Dry skin can be treated with and respond to a variety of treatments, some of which require the attention of a medical professional.
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The most common cause of itchy skin on the stomach is dry skin, also called xerosis. According to the Mayo Clinic website, xerosis may occur with fluctuations in weather and humidity, either naturally-occurring seasonal changes or man-made changes from air conditioning and heating.
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Dry skin can be itchy and flaky -- it's caused by a number of skin conditions and environmental factors. When temperatures turn cold, lack of humidity in the air can rob your skin of moisture, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Impetigo is a skin infection most commonly seen in children. It is often the result of poor hygiene in children living in moist, humid climates. According to the Mayo Clinic, the infection causes pus-filled bumps that develop a crusty covering and can lead to scarring.
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As your body gets older, your skin starts to reveal visible signs of aging. Eye skin is very thin, so wrinkles, fine lines and crepiness are most noticeable there. When skin turns crepey, eyelids look loose and saggy -- but you don't need to sit back and let change just roll over you.
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Alcohol dependence, or alcoholism, is characterized by increasing tolerance, cravings and withdrawal symptoms. When alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream from the digestive tract, it is quickly distributed to all parts of the body and has effects on all major systems, including the skin.
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Cracked heels are known medically as heel fissures and are most often the result of extremely dry skin, or xerosis. In fact, deep cracks can form along the back edges of the heel that are painful and sometimes deep enough to bleed.
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Dark spots on the legs can develop for many reasons. Spots can be as harmless as freckles or a sign or symptom of a serious disease. If you have any concerns about dark spots that develop on your legs or other parts of your body, itโs best to consult with your family physician or a dermatologist.
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Whether from a cold or virus, a fever comes with a number of symptoms including skin sensitivity. Skin sensitivity occurs when the skin is sensitive to the touch making it very uncomfortable to rest during recovery. There are home remedies to alleviate this symptom.
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Acne keloidalis nuchae is technically not a form of acne but may be a type of folliculitis. Some dermatologists call the condition folliculitis keloidalis nuchae. In this disorder, firm discolored bumps appear on the back of the neck near or above the hairline. These lesions look like keloid scars.
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Keflex is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, as well as ear, bone, and skin infections. This antibiotic exhibits bactericidal properties by interfering with formation of the cell wall, causing osmotic imbalance and ultimately cell lysis.
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Skin is our largest organ and requires proper maintenance. According to the National Dermatology Association, there are many reasons why our skin loses its elasticity and requires maintenance and firming up. If you've lost a lot of weight, you might find you need to tighten and firm your skin.
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Glycolic acid is one of the alpha-hydroxy acids derived from fruit and milk as well as plants high in sugar such as sugar cane and sugar beets. Glycolic acid is used in skin creams and facial peels.
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Ultraviolet light exposure from the sun or a tanning bed can accelerate the occurrence of age spots. Sometimes called sun spots or liver spots, these skin discolorations generally appear flat and oval-shaped, and are brown, gray or black.
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During the course of pregnancy, your body gives its attention to the new life forming within. As your body is reallocating nutrients and going through hormonal changes, you may observe that your growing bump isn't the only way your body is changing. Dry skin is a common pregnancy issue.
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Keloids are an excess growth of scar tissue, generally causing abnormally raised, thick scars on the skin. These scars tend to have jagged edges with a fibrous appearance, and they range in color from pale white to brownish red. They typically develop over several months.
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A chemical peel is used to remove the outer damaged layers of the epidermis with an acidic solution to improve your skinโs appearance and texture. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, a chemical peel cannot change the size of your pores; however, it can make your pores less noticeable.
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Aquaphor Healing Ointment is made by Eucerin, specialists in skin care, and is an advanced healing ointment for severe dry skin. According to the Eucerin website, Aquaphor is made specifically to protect cracked or dry or irritated skin.
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