What Are Whiteheads: Best Treatments and Home Remedies
What are whiteheads? Whiteheads are a form of acne that appear as small raised white papules on the surface of the skin. They occur when dead skin cells, oil, or bacteria become trapped in pores and cause irritation. This can be the result of hormone fluctuations, improper skincare, and irregular hair growth. Certain oily skin ... Read more
What Is Folliculitis? Home Treatment, Causes, Pictures, and Prevention
What is folliculitis? Folliculitis is a common benign skin condition caused by the presence of inflammatory cells within the hair follicle. These cells create a red bump or acne-like pustule. Inflamed hair follicles, typically infected by the bacteria staphylococcus aureus, result in rashes, itchy skin, swelling, and small white pimples with varying degrees of redness in ... Read more
Penile Lengthening: How Far for an Inch?
Held by many as a sign of masculinity, there’s never been a shortage of men wishing they had a larger penis. While claims stating pills, various gadgets and medical procedures can increase penis size, at present no perfectly reliable method exists. Many options provide no benefits at all, while others require extensive work that may ... Read more
Tattoo Removal Cream: An Affordable Alternative or a Costly Mistake?
Surveys have shown that nearly one in five people with a tattoo regrets their ink. This leaves a growing number of people each year looking to erase their “permanent” ink. “In my practice, the most common reason people come see me to remove a tattoo is because it contains an ex-lover’s name,” says Dr. Khalil ... Read more
Could Hair Cloning Be the Future of Hair Restoration?
When the word “cloning” comes up, most minds jump to science fiction films, or real world larger-than-life experiments like Dolly the sheep. Few imagine a full head of cloned hair, a concept that has been in the works for decades and is inching ever closer to commercialization. Hair cloning encompasses several experimental approaches to hair loss ... Read more
Female To Male Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions
Transgender men — men who were assigned female at birth — make up a significant portion of the estimated 1.4 million adults who identify as transgender in the United States. This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions on FTM surgery. As transgender men navigate the waters of their own gender identity, some ... Read more
Does Proactiv Work? Yes, but so Does Basic Skincare, Dermatologists Say
From infomercials to YouTube ads, along with a list of past and present celebrity ambassadors including Justin Bieber, Krysten Ritter, and Sean Combs, few skincare products are more widely advertised than Proactiv. But what do actual skin experts think of this “miracle” acne treatment? Proactiv was devised by Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, ... Read more
The Tracheal Shave: Surgical Techniques, Risks, and Recovery
The cartilage over the larynx is a defining characteristic of adult males, making the tracheal shave one of the most commonly requested facial feminization procedures. Puberty is awkward for most, but absolutely alienating for some, as their bodies becomes increasingly out of line with their gender identity. For trans women who benefit from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) ... Read more
Carboxytherapy Treatments Use Carbon Dioxide Gas to Rejuvenate the Skin
Carbon dioxide therapy can be used to treat many types of skin blemishes, as well as stubborn fat and cellulite. An adult in good health will inhale several gases, in particular large amounts of oxygen, 12 to 20 times per minute. This is quickly followed by exhaling gases, most notably carbon dioxide. While it’s easy ... Read more
Move Over, Kylie Jenner: Lip Reduction Surgery The Next Big Thing
Plastic surgeons are reporting an increase in demand for lip reduction surgery. Is the plump, pouty look popularized by social media stars on its way out? When opening a beauty magazine in the early 2000’s, you couldn’t turn a page without seeing a celebrity that had lip injections. From Lindsay Lohan to Britney Spears, bigger ... Read more
