Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Glycolic acid is commonly used for chemical peels intended to remove wrinkles, acne and skin discoloration. A dermatologist or plastic surgeon applies a glycolic acid solution with a concentration between 40 and 70 percent directly to your face, leaves it on for several minutes, then applies a neutralizing solution.
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When dead skin cells block oil from flowing freely through the pores, pimples and blackheads can be the result. If you don't have the money for an expensive spa facial, you can do your own at home. Steaming the face is inexpensive, opens the pores, and allows for easier removal of impurities trapped inside.
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Dry skin can be caused by factors as diverse as extreme hot or cold weather and autoimmune system disorders. Frequently, dry skin responds to lifestyle changes and plenty of moisture, but in those with brown skin it can leave areas of hyperpigmentation.
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Pimples on the inner thigh are often a result of ingrown hairs. Shaving your bikini line can lead to razor burn, which often accompanies ingrown hairs. Pimples on the inner thigh can also be regular acne, caused by infected oil clogs in the hair follicles.
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Dry skin is a common problem, particularly on the hands, which are exposed to the elements of weather, frequent washing and household cleaning products. When your hands are dry, they may become red, irritated and itchy. Your skin may start to flake, scale and even crack.
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Skin irritation and redness can be a result of many factors, including sun exposure, sensitivity to cleansers, or eczema -- a cluster of conditions that can also cause skin to itch. Determine the cause of skin redness to treat it most effectively.
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When your facial skin comes into contact with excess oil, either through its own production or through your hands, phone or greasy food, your pores may become clogged.
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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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Pores are tiny openings in the skin that allow sebum, your skin's natural oil, to flow freely to the surface. When pores become clogged with dead skin cells, dirt and cosmetics or moisturizer, blackheads can be the result.
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Keeping oily skin under control can be challenging, but it is possible to do it yourself at home. Oily skin, or seborrhea, is caused by overactive sebaceous glands, a condition that can be driven or exacerbated by hormones. Women with oily skin may see increased acne breakouts during their menstrual periods.
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