Can’t Bare Your Strawberry Legs? Causes, Prevention and Treatments
Every summer, millions of women are reluctant to expose their legs because their skin is covered with darkened pores. “Strawberry legs” refers to visible dark spots at the site of each pore or hair follicle. This condition can leave legs with a rough, uneven texture and can be quite difficult to get rid of. Like ... Read more
Underbite: Causes, Risks, Treatments, and Correction Surgery
An underbite, or prognathism as dentists call it, is one of the most noticeable of all dental problems. A severe underbite changes the overall shape of the face, distorting features and making one’s chin stick out. It can also lead to a host of chronic health conditions. Fortunately, prognathism is treatable. Depending on the condition’s severity, ... Read more
Overbite Correction: Treatment, Surgery, and Surgery Cost
There are many ways to correct an overbite, although the treatment options are often difficult, slow, or expensive. The choice of which overbite treatment is best for you will depend on the severity of your condition and your personal lifestyle preferences. What is an overbite? An overbite is a type of malocclusion or misalignment of ... Read more
Best Eye Creams of 2019: Treat Dark Circles, Puffy Eyes and Wrinkles
Eye creams are a product category that’s unfortunately one half-marketing, one half-science. It can be hard sometimes to see past the exotic ingredient names, beautiful packaging, tantalizing product descriptions and clever branding associated with so many of these products. In some cases, what lies under the lid is nothing but an expensive jar of promises. ... Read more
Dark, Ashy Elbows and Knees? Try These Home Remedies and Professional Treatments
“Why is the skin on my knees and elbows darker?” It’s a question that dermatologists hear every day. For millions of people, the naturally darker skin on their knees and elbows is a source of embarrassment. If you’re one of those people who hides under long clothing, keep reading! Before we get started, it’s important to ... Read more
Smooth Away Crow’s Feet in Days with These Non-Surgical Treatments
This issue is brought to you by Siti Med Spa Wrinkle creams don’t work, and surgery seems too drastic. Thankfully, there are many other treatment options to consider that can help you prevent and reduce the appearance of crow’s feet. What are crow’s feet? As we age, our skin loses its ability to stretch and rebound. Sun damage, ... Read more
Are Skin Tags Dangerous? Causes, Removal, and More
About 25% of us will get a skin tag at some point in our lives. Skin tags are rare when we’re very young but become more common later in life. Some of us have lots of them while others just get one or two over the course of their entire lives. What Are Skin Tags? ... Read more
Best Face Firming Creams of 2019 and Why They Work
If you’ve ever wondered what face firming creams really do, which ones are the real deal and which ones you should probably avoid, this article is for you. We’ll also make some specific product recommendations that meet Zwivel’s criteria for real anti-aging products. Do You Need a Face Firming Cream? Many wrinkles are simply too ... Read more
How to Use Retin-A: How Often, Benefits, and Side Effects
Unlike the questionable claims of so many over-the-counter products promising youth overnight, Retin-A is scientifically proven to reduce wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, slow down the breakdown of collagen, and reduce the visible signs of sun damage. In short, Retin-A is the real deal — when used correctly. We spoke with Dr. Rhonda Klein of Connecticut ... Read more
How to Remove Warts: Home Remedies and Professional Treatments
What is a wart? A wart is a non-cancerous, benign skin growth caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) which infects the flat epithelial cells on the surface of the skin, producing a hard, rough “papilloma”. The wart is contagious and spreads by physical contact, even without direct skin-to-skin contact. Warts can be transmitted by ... Read more