There is no such thing as a healthy tan, at least not one caused by UV rays. Sun exposure is the leading cause of skin cancer which makes it one of the most preventable types of cancer. So what is the safest way to bronze? Here are some tips on how to get a healthy […]
Psoriasis is a common skin condition in which silvery scales form on the skin due to abnormally rapid skin cell growth. This may cause itching, irritation, redness, and flaking of the skin. Despite the uncomfortable symptoms, according to a recent study, nearly 30 percent of psoriasis sufferers stop medical treatment. Why did so many of […]
Have you ever had a skin reaction—red bumps, itching, swelling—that you can’t readily explain? Most people have. It’s called contact dermatitis, and it can be pretty uncomfortable, lasting for days to weeks. Luckily, the condition is fairly easy to treat. And it’s neither contagious nor life-threatening. What Is Contact Dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a condition […]
For varying, often personal reasons, millions of Americans have tattoos on their bodies. In addition to regret, some individuals experience allergic reactions to the ink of their tattoos. More recently, researchers in Germany have found that tattoos may cover up moles and lesions, making it difficult to detect skin cancer. What specifically did they find? […]
Whether it be within your career or social circles, a youthful appearance is vital for anyone seeking advancement. As seen in the past decade, this has led to a rapid increase in the amount of men and women seeking cosmetic procedures. More recently, individuals have been turning to nonsurgical treatments to minimize facial wrinkles and […]
While there have been big advances in the way we treat teenage acne in the past few years, there is no single approach that works for every patient. For the best results, dermatologists need to match the treatment to the teen. There’s more to finding the best treatment than just examining the patient’s pimples: If […]
Excessive sweating, clinically known as hyperhidrosis, affects men and women alike. To prevent others from noticing their sweat stains, individuals suffering from hyperhidrosis resort to constantly reapplying anti-perspirant, changing clothes multiple times throughout the day, or even avoiding social situations altogether. While excessive sweating has been traced back to overactive sweat glands, a recent study […]
With beach season on the horizon, spring is the time to prep for a smooth summer. Electrolysis used to be the only method available for permanent hair removal, but the advent of lasers offers a more cost and time-efficient alternative. According to cosmetic industry figures, laser hair removal is the most popular aesthetic treatment for […]
miraDry, an FDA-approved, non-invasive solution for excessive underarm sweating and odor, is going to be featured on the Dr. Oz Show Wednesday, May 8 at 4PM Eastern Time. Unlike most other methods to treat excessive underarm sweating, miraDry is long lasting and only requires 2 hour-long treatments. Read more about miraDry here
Warts are small, blister-like growths that can appear anywhere on the skin, affecting individuals of all ages. They occur as a result of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters the skin at cracked areas. Typically, warts have been traced back to wet public places, such as pools or locker areas. According to a Dutch study, […]
Skin cancer is a scary subject. No one wants to think about developing a disfiguring, and potentially deadly disease. Most people know they are supposed to be checking their skin monthly for changes that might be cancer, but they aren’t exactly diligent about it. It’s something that gets put off for later, often indefinitely. But […]
Skin cancer is on the rise, with more incidents being identified in younger people. There are more than one million cases of skin cancer diagnosed annually and The American Cancer Society estimates that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. The most common type of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma, […]
