Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Deep pimples are painful and frustrating. These blemishes are caused by a variety of factors, including hormones and overactive oil glands. Often, deep cystic acne doesn’t respond to over-the-counter acne treatments.
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The most common type of skin damage that develops from acne is scarring, and scars, especially acne scars, can be difficult to treat. Your dermatologist can assess your skin and severity of scarring to determine your most appropriate treatment.
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Glycolic acid is found naturally in sugar cane and is a dermatology treatment to improve the texture and health of skin. The CNN Health website recommends superficial glycolic acid skin peels or exfoliation to gently remove the outer layer of epidermis or skin.
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Chapped lips can be both unsightly and uncomfortable. Often the more we try to remedy the problem of chapped lips, the more we aggravate the situation. Sometimes lips can become so chapped they crack and bleed. There are several factors that can cause lip irritation and drying.
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Stretch marks develop because of pregnancy, weight loss or gain, growth spurts or hormones. These red, jagged lines can be alarming when they show up on your skin, but they usually fade to a silvery-white shade. Stretch marks never really go away, although you can cover them up if they bug you.
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Your skin relies on pigmentation as a form of protection from the elements. Brown pigment produced by your skin cells allows your skin to reflect harmful ultraviolet rays to reduce damage to your skin cells.
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Acne -- an inflammatory skin condition featuring blackheads, whiteheads and pimples -- results from the clogging of your pores with skin oils, dead cells and bacteria. When inflammation goes deep enough, cystic acne can result.
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Collagen and elastin help keep your skin firm. You may develop sagging skin with age as your skin loses its natural elasticity. According to Skincarephysicians.com, intrinsic aging is a natural part of the aging process that reduces collagen and elastin production in your skin.
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You may develop bumps on your face that are filled with sebum oil. Bumps that are a form of acne can form when pores on your skin get clogged or blocked. This activity can form oil bumps on your face called comedones. Changes in hormone production may play a role, causing acne.
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Cellulite looks like an unevenness of the skin that sometimes is described as having an orange peel or cottage cheese appearance. Cellulite forms because globules of fat push against the connective tissue beneath your skin. Common areas of the body affected by cellulite include the thighs, abdomen, and buttocks.
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Acne varies greatly in severity. Most cases are mild to moderate. However, some people suffer from very severe acne, also known as cystic acne. Over-the-counter products may effectively treat more mild cases of acne, but severe or cystic acne may require treatment by a dermatologist.
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A blood filled pimple is usually caused by trauma done to the skin, such as squeezing or pinching a pimple. The trauma, according to Lymphedema People, ruptures the underlying blood vessels, causing the pimple to pool with blood and lymph fluid.
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Rarely anything to worry about, bags under the eyes are usually the result of not enough sleep, excess fluids or too much salt in your diet. Bags under the eyes can make you appear tired or older than you really are.
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A blackhead is caused by oil and dirt buildup that clogs the facial skin pores and shows up as a tiny dark spot on the face. Regularly washing your face and a good skin care regimen is the best blackhead defense. A range of cosmetic products are available to help you get rid of stubborn blackheads.
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Scars are a result of your body's natural healing process. When you have an injury, the process of inflammation causes your blood to carry white blood cells and microscopic fibers to the injured area. White blood cells attack bacteria and other microorganisms, and fibers begin to wall off and repair the damaged area.
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Poor eating habits and lack of activity can cause fat to accumulate at any location, including the upper arms. Cellulite is trapped fat that forms under the skin and causes a dimpled appearance. Although there is no cure for cellulite, there are several steps you can take to reduce it.
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There are some skin conditions that commonly affect the forehead, according to the medical text “Clinical Dermatology.” Among those listed are psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis, which can look like red, dry skin.
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Dry skin around the mouth can be a painful and highly noticeable occurrence. This condition is caused by a number of triggers, although most do not tend to indicate a more serious condition. Knowing why patches of dry skin occur and how to treat them can help you to prevent future outbreaks of patchy, dry skin.
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When the skin receives an injury, such as a cut or a scratch, the resulting inflammation often sends the skin's pigment-producing cells—the melanocytes—into overdrive.
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A hypertrophic scar is a bump of raised scar tissue that forms around a piercing hole. Hypertrophic scars can occur with any piercing, but are particularly frequent with cartilage piercings on the ears or nostrils. According to master piercer Elayne Angel, author of "
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