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, […]
Melanoma is the most fatal form of skin cancer, and incidence rates have steadily risen over the past few decades. As of now, roughly 70,000 new melanoma cases are diagnosed each year. While children only account for about 500 of those cases, this still represents an alarming increase in the number of children with melanoma. […]
No matter how early – or late – in life a man experiences hair loss, it is highly damaging to his self-esteem. While hair loss often occurs as part of aging, stress and other conditions may also be at fault. Based on a recent study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania, early onset baldness in […]
“Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite.” Isn’t that what we all want, whether we are snug in our beds at home or on the road in a hotel? Unfortunately, the incidence of bedbug infestations nationwide is growing, and along with the bugs, are their bites. Bedbug bites mimic bites from other insects, but fortunately […]
Millions of Americans suffer from rosacea, a condition in which redness, pimples and bumps appear on the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead. While its exact causes are unknown, researchers have found that rosacea flare-ups may occur due to hot food or drinks, stress, anger, alcohol, sunlight, and extreme hot or cold. Rosacea cannot be cured; […]
In today’s fast-paced world, more women are turning to gel manicures, as these can last 2 or more weeks without fading or chipping. Unlike traditional nail polish, gel manicures use ultraviolet (UV) lamps to firmly seal the polish onto the nails. While they keep the nails looking beautiful and require minimal upkeep, gel manicures may […]
According to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, nearly one third of African American women and more than 17 percent of African American girls ages 6-21 will lose their hair due to a condition known as traction alopecia. Yet experts note that by simply changing hair care and styling practices, many of these […]
