Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Wide fluctuations in weight over a short period of time can cause both women and men to get stretch marks. Although not everyone gets stretch marks when losing weight, genetics can play a role. Skin type is another factor, as some people have more elastic skin than others.
Read more →
Clinique Clarifying Lotions come in different numbered varieties that are designed to address oily skin issues. The higher the number, the oilier the skin is that needs help. Some ingredients are used in all the formulas, while others are just in certain ones.
Read more →
Most people have had to deal with an occasional blemish on the face, but having to deal with breakouts on your legs and butt can be humiliating. Not only can it prevent you from wearing a bathing suit, but it can discourage you from engaging in intimate situations. But you don't have to let body acne control your life.
Read more →
Blackheads rear their ugly heads just about anywhere on the body, but they can be particularly unnerving when they pop up on the chest. A blackhead happens when sebum and oil join together in a hair follicle and then reach the skin's surface.
Read more →
Scarring has many causes, including cuts, scrapes, burns, acne and even small infected wounds. Scars occur when the outer layer of skin -- the epidermis -- becomes damaged. As the skin heals itself, a new layer of skin grows to cover the wound and protect the body.
Read more →
Lip fissures are severe cracks in the lips and corners of the mouth. The cracks are painful, may bleed and often recurring. According to Dr. Charles Heaton of the University of Cincinnati’s Department of Dermatology, fissures occur for different reasons.
Read more →
If a pesky pimple is threatening to ruin your tomorrow, don’t go to bed without taking a few simple precautions. You don’t need an expensive zit-zapping device or a cortisone shot to make your skin camera-ready. A few basic pantry supplies can do the trick.
Read more →
Acne is a condition that causes the skin to erupt in bumps that can take manifest in many different forms, including papules, pustules, nodules and cysts. Acne pustules, also known as whiteheads, are typically pus-filled, making the center of the bump appear white and infected.
Read more →
Sometimes the tried and true methods for eliminating acne don't work on particularly stubborn zits. Aside from over-the-counter applications, you might try home remedies using things you can find in your kitchen. Once you bring pimples to a head, it's hard to resist popping them.
Read more →
Stretch marks, known in the medical world as striae, are long, reddish lines that appear on the skin. These marks form in the middle layer of the skin, called the dermis. They are caused by rapid growth when the skin stretches past its normal capacity.
Read more →
Freckles, which typically appear as a result of genetics or sun exposure, can add a playful, naturally beautiful aspect to your skin. These little brown dots are almost always harmless, but you can choose to lose them as a simple matter of aesthetics.
Read more →
Toddlers are fairly susceptible to skin problems, including patches of dry skin on the scalp. In general, dry skin clumps on a toddler's scalp are not a cause for serious concern. They can have many underlying causes, most of which are ultimately benign.
Read more →
Red, cracked lips are not only unsightly -- they can turn eating, drinking or even talking into a real pain. Lips become chapped and sore when they're dried out. Wintry weather is often to blame, but certain products and medical conditions can cause chapping, too.
Read more →
When it comes to the care of minor wounds, two types of healing methods exist. The first method, known as moist wound healing, implements moist protective covers to promote healing. Moist healing prevents scabbing, instead promoting the regeneration of new skin cells utilizing the liquid that exudes from the wound.
Read more →
Lotions and creams can help heal the dry, cracked skin on your hands, but a remedy from your grandmother's day may make your hands feel even better.
Read more →
Zits, or acne pimples or blemishes, are bacterial infections of the skin. They can occur anywhere on the body, but most commonly appear on the face, neck, shoulders, back and chest. When popping the pus-filled center of a zit, you may damage or break the surrounding skin. This can lead to cuts and scars.
Read more →
If you're a woman who's 35 years old, you probably thought you'd be done with acne by now. But you probably didn't realize that acne -- pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and inflammation -- affects about half of all adult women at some point in their lives, according to the website Acne.org.
Read more →
You don’t need a prescription to get effective skin care products. Some skin conditions may require prescription-strength treatments, but if your skin has no serious issues, over-the-counter products may be right for you. These products range from cleansers to moisturizers to special treatments.
Read more →
Scars are made of fibrous, connective tissue. They are created naturally by the body to heal damaged skin or organs, according to RightHealth.com. Since the body cannot re-create new skin or tissue, it develops a scar that serves as a protective barrier.
Read more →
A scalp infection is often self-limiting. Most go away quickly thanks to the numerous lymph glands at the base of the scalp and the area's rich blood supply.
Read more →