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15 Ways To Find The Right Plastic Surgeon
Considering cosmetic procedures to enhance existing physical appearance may be overwhelming, but choosing the right plastic surgeon matters. Generally, many people spend a lot of time discussing and researching the procedure and the potential results, but seldom about the plastic surgeon. In plastic surgery, the crucial factor is selecting the right plastic surgeon. Not only ... Read more
The Uses and Benefits of Zinc for Skin Care, Backed by Science
Zinc has been touted in the media as a miracle substance that can cure everything from the common cold to cancer. While its benefits are in some cases over-hyped, research does support many of these claims — in fact, zinc has long been used to treat various skin concerns, and is one of the active ... Read more
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
The Mysterious Stress Rash: What It Is and What You Can Do About It
Stress keeps you awake at night. It causes you to eat poorly, forgo exercise, and ignore basic routines like washing your face before you turn in for the night. It’s secondary effects on the skin alone include everything from dehydration to under-eye bags. It is easy to say that stress is bad for you both ... Read more
Oily Skin: What Is It, Causes, How to Get Rid Of, and Products
What is oily skin and what causes it? Oily skin is caused by an overproduction of sebum, an oily secretion released by the sebaceous glands found in the skin. When produced in normal quantities, sebum helps protect and hydrate the skin. However, when an excess amount of sebum is produced, it can cause pores to ... Read more
Laser Treatments for Psoriasis: Efficacy, Side Effects, and Cost
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately 7.5 million Americans suffer with psoriasis. Although it can affect people of all ages, it is more common among adults. Laser treatment is one of the newer forms of psoriasis therapy. And according to research, it can clear up the skin by an average 90 percent. Psoriasis ... Read more
How to Choose the Best Full Body Chemical Peel for Your Skin Type
If you’ve tried chemical peels for the skin on your face — which is already smoother than the rough, scaly skin on your elbows, or knees — then you know it has the power to transform the dull and dry into the smooth and glowing. It’s only natural that we should extend this peeling power ... 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
A Joint Issue: Anti-Aging Tips For Your Elbows And Knees
Saggy knees and wrinkled elbows can certainly be an unpleasant sight. As the inimitable Nora Ephron once jokingly said, “If your elbows faced forward you would kill yourself.” A little dramatic? Maybe, but it’s good to know that these signs of aging can be reversed. Elbow and knee skin sags, wrinkles, and loosens with each birthday. ... 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