Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Women and men can both develop stretch marks when their skin expands rapidly, such as during weight gain, pregnancy or puberty. At first, the striations appear red, brown and glossy, with a texture distinct from your normal skin. Over time, though, stretch marks fade to a less-noticable, whitish-colored scar.
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Having any type of rash on your abdomen can cause pain and skin irritation. Wearing articles of clothing that rub against the rash may make matters worse. Other factors, such as heat and humidity, can also cause the rash to become inflamed.
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Argireline and Matrixyl are two peptides that are commonly used as part of "anti-aging" products. Peptides are generally small fragments of proteins that have their own ability to interact with and affect cells.
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Coenzyme Q10 is a type of antioxidant found throughout the body, and your skin is one of the most abundant sources. Also known as ubiquinone and CoQ10, coenzyme Q10 has been praised for its ability to protect as well as repair the skin. Coenzyme Q10 is available in two forms – oral supplements and topical preparations.
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When your facial skin comes into contact with excess oil, either through its own production or through your hands, phone or greasy food, your pores may become clogged.
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Just like the rest of your skin, the skin on top of your head can be susceptible to breakouts and blemishes. And when you're bald, there's no hiding a scalp acne outbreak.
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Injury to delicate lips can cause deep, noticeable scars. Scars form when deeper injuries heal, and the longer an injury takes to heal, the greater the risk of scar formation, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
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A rich by-product of the fruit of the coconut tree, virgin coconut oil may offer soothing relief for inflamed skin. Coconut oil is a natural antibacterial that has long been advocated by herbalists for relief of eczema, acne, dermatitis and allergic skin reactions.
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Sebum, a natural oil produced by oil glands in the skin, isn't a bad thing. In fact, sebum is a natural lubricant, keeping hair sleek and shiny and preventing skin from looking dry and wrinkled. Problems arise when the glands are overactive and produce too much sebum, states the University of Oklahoma Health Services.
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Some facial wrinkles are unavoidable. As you age, your skin loses its elasticity, and lines around your eyes become more visible. Prevention is key when it comes to avoiding as many eye wrinkles as possible. A few lifestyle changes and beauty techniques can help keep your eye wrinkles to a minimum.
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The skin on your face consists of thousands of tiny pores that feature a hair follicle and a gland that produces sebum--an oily substance that works to keep your skin soft and moisturized. However, hormones can stimulate the gland to produce excess sebum, resulting in clogged pores.
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Whether they develop on the hands, feet or other areas of the body, blisters can be painful and frustrating. Fortunately, blisters often heal quickly without extensive care or treatment. Sometimes, however, skin blisters that don’t heal can indicate a serious medical problem.
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Since the introduction of an effective vaccine in 1995, chickenpox has become increasingly uncommon in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. In most cases, the disease first strikes the trunk or face and then moves outward, affecting the scalp and extremities.
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That stinging feeling on your cheeks and around your eyes can make the thought of wearing sunscreen on your face unappealing. Fortunately, the science of sunscreen has advanced, developing formulas that are much gentler on your face. There are two types of sunscreen: physical and chemical.
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The New York Times reported that in 2006, Clinique surveyed 13,000 users. They were shocked to find that 53 percent of those surveyed said under-eye circles and puffiness were their number one concern.
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Nurses, doctors, paramedics and other professionals who regularly work with the public have to change their gloves and wash their hands dozens of times in the course of one shift. That rapid glove changing also applies to those who use rubber gloves in the home to clean or garden.
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Skin discoloration in African Americans can be the result of overexposure to the sun, healing blemishes or healed injury to the skin. This discoloration is brought about when excessive amounts of skin pigmentation, called melanin, is distributed to the affected area.
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Blackhead and whiteheads occur when the pores on your skin become clogged with excess oils. Blackheads, also known as open comedones, are open spots on the surface of your skin where blocked oils turn black inside of the pore.
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Doctors who wanted to alleviate their patients’ arthritis pain first used paraffin wax in the 1950s. Three decades later, during the 1980s, it became widely used as beauty treatment.
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The delicate skin under your eyes may be some of the first areas to show lack of sleep, water retention or aging. Two common problems that can affect your undereye area are bags under the eyes and wrinkling of the skin underneath and on the sides of the eyes.
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