Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
As you age, your skin goes through many changes. One major change you may notice is thinner skin that is easily damaged. Bruises and cuts are a big concern with thin-skinned individuals, as is intolerance to temperature changes.
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Inflammation from acne blemishes can overstimulate the skin's pigment-producing cells and cause them to create too much melanin. Once the blemishes clear, they frequently leave behind small, dark blotches on the skin that are known as postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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Along with your arms, thighs and sides of the abdomen, the lower legs are one of the most common areas in which you experience dry skin, according to the National Institutes of Health's Medline Plus website.
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The dark circles under your eyes are simply areas of pigmentation. As you get older, your skin tends to thin and you start to lose collagen and fat. And while these side effects of aging are often associated with fine lines, wrinkles and folds, they can also make the blood vessels under your eyes much more visible.
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Darkened lips can result from months and years of smoking. Nicotine and tar transfer to the lips through inhalation of the cigarette smoke, causing discoloration and constricting blood vessels in the skin.
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Tea tree oil is no newcomer to the skin-care world. The natural ingredient, derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca tea tree, has long been employed for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
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More than any other body part, fingers take the brunt of daily activities. The longest fingers on each hand are at the most risk for injury, but all of fingertips contain sensitive nerve endings that can make a tear painful or annoying.
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Extremely dry skin is a condition characterized by rough, itchy skin. The dryness usually occurs on the arms, legs, face and hands, and might possess cracks, scaling, lesions, peeling, pain and redness. With extreme dryness, you might even experience red patches on these areas.
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Compulsive picking of the skin, known medically as dermatillomania, is a compulsive behavior marked by excessive picking at parts of the body, especially the face, and is a form of self-mutilation.
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Adderall® is a brand name medication containing amphetamine, dextroamphetamine and a few trace salts. It is primarily used in the treatment of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and narcolepsy (a disorder in which sudden sleep occurs).
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Though waking up with puffy eyes happens to many, dark circles and under-eye puffiness can start to linger or become more noticeable due to age and the breakdown of fat and collagen. Retinol helps with cell turnover and collagen synthesis, and can be used for restoring and reviving skin around your eyes.
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Hyperpigmentation results from several conditions including scars from healed acne lesions and "liver spots" that are a product of the aging process. Hydroquinone, glycolic acid and kojic acid are each effective treatments for hyperpigmentation, according to MayoClinic.com.
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When blackheads bust onto the scene, it's never pretty. While a few small black dots are easy to cover up, larger, embedded blackheads are a different beast. Embedded blackheads are difficult to remove because they reside deep under the skin's surface.
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Anyone who has bumped their lip knows how quickly it can double in size when hit in a sporting event or some accident. The soft tissues of the lips are sensitive to trauma and frequently swell significantly when injured, even from a slight bump on the lip.
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When your skin peels due to dryness or healing from sunburn, the damaged layers may darken as excess melanin is distributed to the injured area. This darkening may leave you feeling a little unsure about your outward appearance.
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Dark skin around the groin area indicates a skin disorder called acanthosis nigricans. The condition affects people of any age, notes the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, or AOCD. It is seen more often in people with dark pigmentation, particularly those of African descent.
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Black-and-blue marks, or bruises, are spots in which you've sustained bleeding under the skin. Bruising usually occurs after a trauma like falling down, bumping into something or getting hit.
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Witch hazel is an extract from the leaves and bark of the North American shrub Hamamelis virginiana. It has a long history in various folk medicinal treatments. According to Drugs.com, there are more than 30 traditional uses for witch hazel including hemorrhoids, burns, cancers, tuberculosis, colds and fever.
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Venipuncture is the act of puncturing the vein for the purpose of adding a substance or removing blood. It is usually performed in the medical setting. Substances added via venipuncture include medication, fluids, blood and diagnostic agents such as dye. The removal of blood is called phlebotomy.
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If your baby suffers a bad fall or undergoes surgery, you may have concerns regarding the permanence of a scar. Speak to your pediatrician about safe treatments you can use on your baby. Treatments of scars are typically not considered until the scar has fully matured, which may take as long as 12 to 18 months.
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