Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
A swipe of deodorant prevents embarrassing underarm odor. Drugstore shelves are lined with deodorant powders, sprays and roll-on products that promise to keep your pits smelling pretty and confidence soaring.
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It's always a relief when your pimples finally pop, but there's often the unlucky aftermath of a red spot, pit or scar. These marks can be just as disconcerting as acne itself.
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While tiny breast hairs aren't a big deal to some women, others find them unsightly and annoying. Getting rid of them at home can be as easy as a quick shave, but that's not always the sharpest idea. Shaving tiny breast hairs can lead to ingrown hairs when the hair curves back into the skin as it grows out.
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There's no need to go under the knife -- or fork over the money -- for eye-wrinkle treatments. You may have thought about a brow lift, chemical peels, laser treatments or fillers if you're wrestling with crow's feet, but there are plenty of natural options you can try first.
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Acne is never fun -- especially when you thought one of the benefits of adulthood was getting past the pimple-popping stage. While acne affects both men and women, it's been noted that young men usually suffer from acne longer because they have higher levels of testosterone, which can make acne worse.
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It's never perfectly smooth sailing when it comes to combating bumpy acne. But the good news is that there are definitive steps you can take to keep your skin clean so that pesky pimples can quickly come to the surface and heal.
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Pesky pimples are not limited to your face. While the face, chest and back areas are the more popular hangouts for pustules, pimples can pop up anywhere on your skin. A pimple occurs when excess sebum clogs a hair follicle -- which are located everywhere from your face to your feet.
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Acne affects between 40 to 50 million Americans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. But just because your acne puts you in good company, doesn't mean you have to like your situation.
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Cystic acne, whiteheads and blackheads find their way onto the faces of 40 to 50 million Americans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Acne is the most common skin disorder, which means acne-related products are big business.
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Whether you're battling blackheads or trying to wipe out whiteheads, acne is never fun. When pesky whiteheads show up on your chin, there are numerous over-the-counter products and prescription medications that feature the zit-zapping ingredients you need to release the trapped oil and dirt.
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If your face has more shine than a healthy sheen, it's time to wipe out the oil that's causing the mess. But when you have oily skin combined with dryness and peeling, things get a little complicated -- the same ingredients that sop up the oil could actually encourage your epidermis to peel more.
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Razor bumps -- also called pseudofolliculitis barbae -- are little bumps that develop after shaving. The cut hair ends up curling back into the skin and creating small, round bumps in a concentrated area.
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A persistent blackhead can be as bothersome as an unwelcome house guest. These pesky black dots form when oil, dead skin cells and bacteria block the pores, and then stay open and get exposed to air.
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Whiteheads are little white bumps that appear because dead skin cells, sebum and oil are clogged in pores under the skin. Wipe out whiteheads around your mouth with a consistent facial-cleansing routine twice daily.
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What you put into your body usually shows on the outside. If you eat burgers and fries every day, you're likely to gain weight; smoking dries out your skin and encourages wrinkles. The same holds true for proper nutrition and whiteheads.
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A sweaty, shiny nose can dampen your day. Dealing with excessive face sweat is never fun, but a variety of at-home and medical remedies have been successful at combating this embarrassing problem.
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When acne strikes, it can be a bumpy ride. Dealing with pimples, whiteheads and embedded blackheads is stressful until you find the right products to wipe out oil and sebum, kill bacteria and soothe the skin.
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If you're looking for a break after you successfully banished a blemish, think again. The red marks leftover from popping a pimple or having a deep cystic lesion can linger unless you resolve to take more acne action.
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Dry, dead skin is never pretty, especially if it refuses to peel and reveal fresh skin underneath. The good news is that you can help speed up the peeling process by using gentle exfoliating and moisturizing products. The key is to do so in stages as to not take off too much skin before it's ready.
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Blackheads rear their ugly heads just about anywhere on the body, but they can be particularly unnerving when they pop up on the chest. A blackhead happens when sebum and oil join together in a hair follicle and then reach the skin's surface.
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