Acne Treatment, Anti-Aging Strategies, and Scar Management

Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.

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Do Chips Cause Acne?

Acne, otherwise known as pimples, blackheads, whiteheads or simply zits, are the bane of teenagers the world over, although people of any age can develop acne. While many foods have been cited as a potential cause of breakouts, little evidence exists to support this idea.

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Keloids Vs. Pimples

Keloids and pimples both affect the appearance of your skin but are different dermatological conditions. An outbreak of pimples often is called acne, and the individual bumps might be called zits, whiteheads, blackheads or blemishes.

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How to Get the Redness Out of a Pimple

Clearing away acne takes time, but you can reduce the redness so that a newly erupted blemish isn't quite so noticeable. The key to taking care of a blemish in the short term is to do so in a way that doesn't spread the bacteria inside the pimple to other locations on your face where they can take root.

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Nutrition & Skin Discoloration

Skin discoloration, defined as any change in the natural color of the skin, can occur for a variety of reasons. Skin can turn lighter or darker or can gain a tinge of red, orange, yellow, blue or green color. The most common form of skin discoloration is melasma, dark patches that form on the face.

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Peptides in Skin Care

For people searching for the best ingredients skin-care manufacturers have to offer, peptides are at the top of the list. The skin contains natural peptides, which contribute to the structural strength of the skin and keep it plump and firm. But peptides used in skin care are lab-created.

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What Are the Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid for Skin?

The polymer hyaluronic acid is an important natural component of skin produced by fibroblast skin cells, which decreases as you age. Skin starts losing hyaluronic acid as early as age 18, but wrinkles and other skin damage from hyaluronic acid loss don't generally show up until the late 30s or early 40s.

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