Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
The skin underneath the eyes is so thin and delicate that when blood vessels there are engorged, dark circles appear. As you age, the under-eye skin thins even more -- making dark circles more prevalent. Genetics, allergies and poor beauty habits all contribute to dark circles.
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If you have acne-covered skin, you may have tried just about every medication—both over-the-counter and prescription to clear your complexion.
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Sinus allergies can dry out your skin and mucous membranes, which can result in chapped lips. Chapped lips can also result from products such as toothpaste or lipsticks that contain irritants. Chapped lips can be uncomfortable at best and painful at worst.
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A guy's skin can be best friend or worst enemy. Many teens feel that they are especially plagued by skin problems such as acne, irritation, inflammation and peeling. However, Doctor Philina Lamb of the University of California Medical Group asserts that as many as 85 percent of teens suffer from acne.
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The medication ketoconazole is primarily prescribed to cure fungal infections; it slows the growth of fungi. Ketoconazole also reduces levels of male hormones, or androgens, making it useful for treating certain other health disorders.
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Exfoliating regularly helps keep your skin fresh and supple, and an all-natural loofah sponge provides excellent, chemical-free, manual exfoliation. Loofah scrubbers originate as the natural fibers in gourds from the Luffa cylindrica plant, and they can be quite stiff and abrasive when new.
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Oily skin can develop wrinkles and similar signs of aging just like other skin types. Unfortunately, many anti-aging creams are too heavy for oily skin and will only clog your pores and make your face feel greasier.
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Injuries or surgeries can leave a wound in your skin that can take a great deal of time to heal. Even when you have finished healing, you are likely to notice a scar.
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Large facial pores can be an unsightly as well as frustrating problem to fix. According to DermaDoctor, pores can become visible and seem larger due to inadequate skin care and issues such as blackheads, which can expand your pores. Genetic factors, environmental damage and aging also contribute to pore size.
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Blackheads that stick around can be embarrassing and annoying. These deeply embedded black dots form when oil and sebum mix in the hair follicle and come to the surface of the skin. Air causes the pimple to oxidize, which in turn leaves a black mark on the skin.
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Hyperpigmentation is a condition that results in too much skin pigment, called melanin, in certain areas of your skin. Hyperpigmentation can be the result of previous inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne, medications you take or diseases that affect other vital organs.
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The dark spots on your legs also are known as age spots. These dark spots appear after you have exposed your skin to the sunlight for long, extended periods of time. While people over the age of 40 are the most likely to form age spots, people at any age can get dark spots on their legs.
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Alpha and beta hydroxy acids--AHA and BHA--are mild chemical exfoliants derived from organic sources like citrus fruits, sugar cane and willow bark. Commonly used in superficial chemical peels, both AHA and BHA work by buffing away dead surface cells to uncover the healthier skin beneath.
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Glycolic acid is a type of alpha hydroxy acid derived from sugarcane. An all-natural, water-soluble chemical exfoliant, it is commonly found in topical cosmetic products for aging, sun damaged and acne-prone skin.
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Blackheads and whiteheads serve as a precursor to inflamed acne breakouts, meaning prevention of these lesions can prevent more severe acne from forming. Whiteheads form when oil and bacteria do not penetrate the skin's surface and simply cause the skin to bulge--making a whitehead.
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The best wrinkle remedies, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, are those that focus on preventing wrinkles in the first place. So regardless what sort of wrinkle-removal remedy you choose, take the following steps as well: try to avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Lifting weights helps strengthen the bones and muscles and can also improve the overall appearance of the body. The bad news is, regular weightlifting can increase your risk of developing stretch marks. These appear on the skin as long pink or reddish streaks, and they are known medically as striae.
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Essential to the healing of wounds, collagen “is the major insoluble fibrous protein in the extracellular matrix and in connective tissue,” according to the textbook “Molecular Cell Biology,” published in 2000 by W. H. Freeman and Company. As we age, collagen production slows.
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There's never a good time for an acne breakout. Blemishes are an unfortunate part of adolescence and an unwelcome occurrence for adults. Over-the-counter and prescription treatments can be harsh and drying to already irritated or inflamed skin.
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Sagging skin on the face and neck happen sfor a variety of reasons. These can include losing a lot of weight, your genetics and just natural aging. A turkey neck or sagging jowls can happen to anyone, but there are a few natural ways to mitigate sagging skin, no matter what the cause.
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