Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Itchy skin can occur anywhere on your body. The American Academy of Dermatologists defines itchy skin as an itch or sensation that makes you want to scratch. Itchy skin is also called pruritus and is caused by a variety of factors.
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Acne is a common skin disease, according to MedlinePlus. Acne can also be referred to as blemishes and pimples -- which occurs on the face, shoulders, neck and back. Anyone can get acne. However, teenagers, pregnant women and young adults are the most common sufferers.
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Age spots, or liver spots, resemble flat brown spots on your body and appear most often on your hands, face and neck.
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Raised scars also are known as keloid or hypertrophic scars. These scars can result when uncontrolled collagen fibers build over a wound or other skin disturbance, such as a piercing or even acne lesion. These scars can be both itchy and displeasing to the eye, according to CareFair.com.
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Acne cysts are common in individuals of all ages -- especially teenagers, pregnant women and women around the time of their menstrual cycle. The bacteria-filled lesions can sometimes be difficult to to eliminate, but an effective treatment for some includes aspirin.
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Scarring is a common side effect after most types of surgeries. Scars often occur because of the fibrous tissue that forms over the wound as it heals. Some individuals are more predisposed to painful scarring than others. However, there are many different treatment options for a sore surgical scar.
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A dry, crusty skin on the eyebrows of your baby may be due to seborrhea dermatitis. Seborrhea is a common skin rash that affects babies one month and older. This dry crusty skin can effect your baby's eyebrows, eyelashes and scalp (cradle cap).
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As you age, the collagen in your skin begins to break down, leading to thinner skin and contributing to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.
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Acne scarring is a common skin condition, and is caused by previous acne pustules, papules or cysts that have healed. Acne scarring can be brown, pink or red, and can take a long time to fade form the face. Luckily, by applying olive oil to the skin in a few different ways, acne scars can fade more quickly.
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Titanium oxide, better known as titanium dioxide, is a physical sunscreen that reflects UV light before it can damage your skin, according to MayoClinic.com. It is a common ingredient in sun protection creams. It has a white appearance when applied to skin.
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Once you open your eyes to the benefits of eyebrow threading, you may never go back to tweezing and waxing. The procedure is done by twisting two cotton thread strands together to capture individual eyebrow hairs and then pull them out from the roots.
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Age spots are brownish blemishes that develop on the surface of the skin as a result of sun exposure, according to the Mayo Clinic. When ultraviolet light penetrates the skin, it causes the epidermis to produce additional melanin, which is the compound responsible for pigmentation that protects the skin from the sun.
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Your refrigerator or cabinet is full of household items and products that can help balance pH levels in the skin. The surface of the skin should be more acidic than the internal body in order for it to keep bacteria from growing.
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You do not have wrinkles yet, but you want to help prevent them from forming for as long as possible. Wrinkles and fine lines are a natural part of aging, but certain products can improve the appearance of your skin and make these lines less noticeable.
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If you want to improve skin tone, get rid of dryness and flakes or diminish fine lines, you may be considering a glycolic peel. A type of alpha hydroxy acid chemical peel derived from sugar cane, a glycolic peel is considered a mild chemical peel.
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Clogged pores, known clinically as comedones, are an annoying condition for many people, especially teenagers, and can lead to acne. Comedones commonly occur on the nose and chin because the pores in these areas tend to be larger and therefore more easily clogged.
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If you develop red patches on your skin due to heat, you likely have heat rash, also called “prickly heat.” Heat rash can occur in people of all ages, but it often affects babies and young children. Because heat rashes can become infected or worsen, you should seek medical attention if the red patches don’t subside.
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Thanks to its sumptuous scent, lavender is a common ingredient in everything from beauty products to bouquets. Essential oil is extracted from the flowers of the plant and used in a variety of medicinal and skincare treatments.
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Puffy eyes make you look like you've pulled an all-nighter even if you managed a full eight hours of sleep. That's the last thing you want before work, a date or any other important event. If you don't want people to think you're always tired, it's time to banish those puffy eyes.
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Deep wrinkles need more intensive repair than fine lines, which can often benefit from a simple moisturizer. Some deep wrinkle creams have been reviewed by skincare experts, so you don't have to do all the trial and error testing yourself.
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