Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Acne affects most boys and girls when they hit adolescence. According to Keep Kids Healthy, excessive oil, often produced when hormonal changes in boys first start appearing around the age of 12 or 13, cause pimples.
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Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that exists in the skin and other connective tissue, but it breaks down as you age, resulting in skin that is increasingly wrinkled and saggy.
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According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, acne is caused from a build-up of oil and dead skin cells on the skin. The pores become clogged with the oil and dead skin cells, and inflammatory lesions, such as papules and pustules, give the skin a reddened appearance.
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Water plays a vital role in digestion, blood circulation, absorption of nutrients and the elimination of toxins. It's important in the function of every organ in your body, including the skin. Just like all other organs, the skin is made up of cells that require water to function.
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You used to be able to wash your face and go, but lately your skin has needed a little extra help. Once you turn 40, the products you turned to in early adulthood may be too harsh or drying.
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Ichthammol, or ammonium bituminosulfonate, is a sulfurous, tarry product derived from oil shale. It is sold as an ointment with a dark color and strong odor, typically mixed with other ingredients to produce a concentration of 10 to 20 percent ichthammol.
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After the long struggle to get rid of your acne, you likely want to breathe a sigh of relief as soon as that last pimple heals. However, the journey may still not be over. In fact, healed acne lesions can leave discoloration behind, sometimes in the form of black pimple marks.
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Enlarged pores and blackheads not only muddy your complexion but also make your skin look more aged. Remove blackheads and clean clogged pores with an all-natural homemade paste made from simple household ingredients that you likely have in your pantry already.
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Babies are susceptible to a number of skin conditions that may look very scary to parents. In most cases, red spots on the face, neck and ears do not indicate a serious medical condition. To determine the cause of the spots, note any changes you've recently made in your baby's diet and environment.
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Dry feet are a common problem that can become painful if deep cracks develop in your feet called fissures. These fissures can become so painful that it hurts to walk. If the cracks are deep, they may even bleed. Heels are common place that cracks can develop, but dry feet can occur anywhere on the foot.
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Derived from the nuts of the shea-karite tree, African shea butter contains high amounts of fatty acids with healing properties, reports the American Shea Butter Institute. African shea butter remains solid at room temperature and melts into the skin when it comes in contact with body heat.
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Salicylic acid is an ingredient used in chemical peels. These treatments, which are safest and most effective when done by a dermatologist, may be just what you need to give your face a polished appearance.
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Chapped lips are more than just annoying, they can be downright dangerous. The tiny cracks and fissures in the lips can harbor bacteria and cause infection.
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Scars can turn different colors, such as purple, red, pink or blue, for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, it depends upon where the scar is located and what caused the scar. When a scar is healing, it can change greatly from its original appearance to what the permanent scar will look like.
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If decades pass as you struggle with an oil-slick complexion, it’s time to admit it may be a lifelong battle. Although hormones and heredity control how long your face stays oily, you can successfully stop the shine.
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Many pregnant women don't realize the facial creams they use could cause birth defects or damage the development of their unborn baby. Unfortunately, this is a possibility.
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Large facial oil glands are likely to occur in people with oily skin and big pores. Oil glands are usually microscopic and not noticeable but, in some people, they can turn into little tumors called sebaceous hyperplasia papules.
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Acne can occur on any skin type, including on skin that is dry and sensitive. Due to the delicate nature of dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, over-the-counter products should be avoided and replaced with gentle, natural products.
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Fine red lines just beneath the skin are usually enlarged capillaries or a cluster of blood vessels visible due to their proximity to the skin’s surface. The condition is known as spider veins, thread veins or spider angioma.
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Although skin cells continuously regenerate, scars can form when skin is damaged. As unattractive as facial scars may appear, all scars play a role in the healing process. It’s the way the body responds to injury.
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