Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Collagen is responsible for your skin's youthful appearance and elasticity. Collagen also helps skin to heal properly after injury or diseases such as acne. Collagen forms small fibers, making a netting of protection for the skin keeping wrinkles and fine lines at bay.
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After hair removal, your legs may have look spotted as the result of enlarged pores. This is especially true when waxing or sugaring your legs since these methods pull hairs out by the root. Body acne is another reason that the pores on your legs may appear larger than normal.
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Scars are a result of the body's natural healing process. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the worse your initial injury, the more likely you are to develop a scar as the wound heals. Burns are no exception to this rule.
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As aging progresses, skin sags as collagen production slows, leaving your skin less elastic than in younger years. Another cause of sagging, especially under your arms, is excess weight gain or rapid weight loss.
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Scar tissue occurs when collagen fibers form over an injury during the healing process. Sometimes these fibers grow in all directions, causing scars to appear darker and more pronounced, according to Massage Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York.
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Bluish, purple veins that appear on your arms are known as spider or varicose veins. Although most common in your legs and ankles, spider and varicose veins can show up on your upper arms due to stretching and enlarging of your veins.
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Loose ligaments can be a result of injury during sporting activities or over exertion of the legs and arms during daily activity. The ligaments connect the bones together and there is a risk of tearing should they stretch too far according to the Internet Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma.
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Increased keratin production is responsible for a condition called keratosis pilaris. Keratosis pilaris symptoms include hardened dry bumps that have a yellow hue at the surface of the skin. The yellow hue is a result of keratin that has hardened under the skin's surface to form a plug.
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Hair bumps and scar formation go hand in hand due to ingrown hairs and severe inflammation from razor burn. When hair follicles become irritated or infected, they swell and become somewhat painful. Constant follicle irritation leads to scarring that is darker than your natural skin tone.
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Shaving is a popular method of hair removal using single, double and even triple bladed razors to remove hair just above the surface of the skin. Although effective, shaving also increases your risk of cuts and nicks to the delicate skin. Some cuts and nicks do scar no matter how much care you take to prevent scarring.
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Scarring from burns affects those who suffer first-, second- and third-degree burns without prejudice. Even the smallest burn can form a scar when left untreated due to the damaged skin and tissue.
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As you age, your skin goes through many changes. One major change you may notice is thinner skin that is easily damaged. Bruises and cuts are a big concern with thin-skinned individuals, as is intolerance to temperature changes.
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Darkened lips can result from months and years of smoking. Nicotine and tar transfer to the lips through inhalation of the cigarette smoke, causing discoloration and constricting blood vessels in the skin.
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When your skin peels due to dryness or healing from sunburn, the damaged layers may darken as excess melanin is distributed to the injured area. This darkening may leave you feeling a little unsure about your outward appearance.
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Sagging skin occurs as the collagen and elastin fibers in your skin diminish with age or rapid weight loss. Collagen and elastin are responsible for your skin's ability to retain its normal shape during weight gain and slow weight loss.
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Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that can become life-threatening when left untreated. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, cellulitis can spread your lymph nodes, causing deeper infection.
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Special skin cells produce small molecules called pro collagen using vitamin C and protein obtained through a person's diet. As the pro collagen molecules are produced, they glue themselves to one another and form fibrils.
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Toe scarring is common once a corn or callous is successfully removed. Scars, which form when your skin is cut or torn, is a normal part of your body's healing process. Scars are thicker and lighter than unaffected skin, posing a cosmetic concern for many.
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