Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Dry, cracked skin between your fingers could be caused by several factors. You can try treating it at home using over-the-counter treatments and lifestyle changes, but if your skin condition is caused by an infection or allergic reaction, you may need to see a doctor to get the irritation treated properly.
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Benzoyl peroxide is a topical solution for treating mild to moderate acne. It also can be an effective adjunct therapy to other topical medications or oral antibiotics in more severe cases of acne, according to Drugs.com. Benzoyl peroxide is available over the counter and also in prescription medications.
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Acne lesions that crop up between the eyes are much like blemishes that develop in any other area of your face. They are a result of clogged pores triggering an inflammatory response in your body. This means that treatment follows along the same lines as acne on the nose, cheeks and chin.
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Retin-A is a brand name for tretinoin, a prescription-strength retinoid. Many over-the-counter drugstore products contain retinol, but retinoids such as Retin-A are more powerful than these. The medication wards off acne by speeding up cell turnover and unclogging your skin's pores.
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You might feel like hiding your feet away forever if you suffer from dry, cracked skin. Dry skin occurs when the natural balance of moisture and skin oil is disrupted, which can be due to a number of factors.
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After having a lesion on your skin, it can be a serious relief once it heals. However, if scars and dark spots are left behind, you might feel like you got the short end of the stick. Thankfully, you don't have to sit back and suffer with your scars and dark spots.
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What most people refer to as oil on skin is actually sebum, a naturally-produced oil from the sebaceous glands that helps keep your hair and skin properly hydrated. Located beneath the hair shaft, these glands are all over your body, including the scalp.
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The first thing a person sees is your face. However, if you have tiny blackheads around your mouth and nose, their attention could be directed towards those rather than the beauty you project.
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Dry skin on the lips is a problem that most people face at some point in their lives. While many can simply slap on lip balm and watch the dryness go away, others are plagued with chapped lips.
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Chapped and rough lips affect men as well as women. Your lips are constantly exposed to environmental irritants and other sources of abuse. Failure to protect your lips against sun and wind damage, or licking and biting them, can lead to dry, rough lips.
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Cystic acne, whiteheads and blackheads find their way onto the faces of 40 to 50 million Americans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Acne is the most common skin disorder, which means acne-related products are big business.
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Acne and facial hair are both caused by increases in the male hormone androgen during puberty. In men, facial hair commonly occurs throughout adulthood while acne becomes less severe over time.
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Hand lotions are designed to keep your skin healthy and soft. Like all cosmetics, they have individual shelf lives. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t require companies to list expiration dates, but this doesn’t mean your hand lotion will last forever.
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Whether you cook with it, add it to your salads or use it topically, macadamia oil offers beautifying benefits for your skin.
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Turmeric is a plant from the ginger family native to South Asia and can be cultivated in warm, tropical climates with plenty of rainfall. The rhizomes, or stems of the plant are harvested, dried and usually pounded to a fine powder which reveals a yellow gold color.
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It is hard to beat the feeling of climbing into a bed that is already warm, especially in the winter when it's cold out. What you may not know, however, is that the heat from electric blankets can cause dry skin, or make a dry, winter-damaged skin condition worse.
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The skin under your arms is not that much different than skin on other areas of your body. Open pores can be the result of clogging. When oil builds up on the surface of skin, it collects debris and dead skin cells to form a plug.
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Mother Nature bestowed many gifts upon mankind -- and she didn't leave out skin-care ingredients among her wonderful gifts. Shea, cocoa and mango butters all deliver benefits to the skin that work to nourish and hydrate.
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Dry skin becomes more prevalent as we age, and the once smooth, supple skin on our legs gradually becomes scaly, dry and itchy. To avoid dry skin, don’t spend too much time in the water. Keep showers short, and bathe in warm water instead of hot water, which can be too drying.
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Hand lotion can be a safe household alternative to achieve tamer, sleeker, even better-smelling hair when you run out of your favorite hair balm or conditioner. While applying hand lotion to hair can be effective, it may not be suitable for all hair types.
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