Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
You may think of olive oil as a staple for your pantry, but it may also be a staple in your makeup bag as well. This vitamin E-rich beauty powerhouse can help you look younger, keep your skin feeling supple and even calm irritation.
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When you have sensitive skin and facial hair, it can be embarrassing and difficult to remove. Shaving can leave painful bumps, while waxing can leave your skin flushed and irritated for days. Even tweezing can be irritating and painful.
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Age spots are typically a reaction to sun damage on your skin. As you age, melanin, the pigment that protects your skin form sun damage, can clump together to form spots.
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Fruit flies lay their eggs close to the surfaces of the fruits that they are attracted to. Since fruit flies prefer warm, moist heat, the fruit that you leave on your counter rather than in the refrigerator, like unpeeled bananas and melons, is the most susceptible to fruit fly eggs.
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Burn scars usually manifest as puffy keloids or hypertrophic scars, and sometimes tight contractures, which can all be a reddish-brown in color. Burn scars are very noticeable, and you may be embarrassed if you have a widespread scar that is darker than the rest of your skin.
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The idea that exercise can reduce acne is often explained by the effect of sweating during exercise. Some so-called acne experts claim that sweating helps removes toxins from the body, therefore reducing breakouts. Unfortunately, while appealing, this theory has not been tested nor proven, at time of publication.
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Acne found along your chest and decolletage can make you feel awkward and self-conscious when you wear low-cut shirts. In the summer, you may even find yourself avoiding the beach. Luckily, you can treat your chest acne in the same way that you treat the acne on your face.
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Scars and wounds, whether from an injury or as the result of a surgical procedure, must heal quickly and properly to minimize infection and scarring. That's why you should always pay close attention to your health care provider when she explains how to care for your wound.
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Dead skin, dirt and oil can all clog pores, causing acne and a dull complexion. By exfoliating your face on a weekly basis, you slough away dead skin cells, dirt and oil to reveal healthier skin underneath, notes SheKnows.com.
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Bumps on the nose are typically caused by acne. Whether it's whiteheads, blackheads or painful red skin blemishes, suffering with obvious lumps and bulges on the nose can be embarrassing. The products that you use could be irritating your skin and exacerbating the problem.
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Dark spots on the knees are usually caused by a hyperpigmentation that occurs when the skin is too thick or dry. You can get rid of these dark spots by taking time each week to give your knees the care that they need to stop looking so dark, dry and rough, and go back to looking supple and flesh-colored.
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Blackheads occur when pores are visibly clogged with dirt and oil. Before you start squeezing your face to try and remove an annoying blackhead, take a few moments to soften the area to make the removal easier.
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After experiencing surgery, you will likely have an incision or scar site to care for at home. The way that you care for your incision can mean the difference between clean healing and an ugly scar.
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Dull skin can make you look tired and old, even when you're well rested. When your skin has a layer of dead skin cells on the surface, your skin doesn't reflect light as it naturally would with new, healthy skin.
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A few drinks throughout the week won't affect you too much, but a weekend ritual of binge drinking may take its toll not only on your social life, but on your skin as well. Alcohol depletes skin of moisture, vitamins and nourishment, leaving it looking less than healthy and fresh.
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Whether you use an indoor tanning bed or you've been lying out in the sun, the UV rays are equally as damaging, notes TeensHealth, sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. If you still feel as though tanning is right for you, taking care of your skin properly after tanning can ensure the best results and the longest tan.
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Dark spots under the arms occur for a variety of reasons, but always result in embarrassment when wearing sleeveless shirts or swimsuits. Dark spots can make it seem as if you have unsightly hair under your arms, even just after you've shaved.
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Dermatologists often warn patients about the problems that could result from picking acne. Not only does picking inflame the acne to make it worse, it can lead to even more acne and acne scarring later on.
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Baking soda is likely one of the most versatile items found in your pantry. Added to water, you can make a powerful cleaning paste. You can use it in place of your regular shampoo for cleaner hair. You might even mix it with vinegar for a child's science project.
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Burns cause damage to the surface of your skin. A first degree burn typically produces redness and heals on its own. A second degree burn produces blisters and can cause scarring. A third degree burn destroys layers of skin and can cause extensive scarring and keloid formation.
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