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How to Determine Your Skin Type
Many people don’t know what type of skin they have or even how to find out. However, this is essential information when buying skincare products, selecting dermatology services, and making beneficial lifestyle changes. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to determine your...
Hives 101
Hives (urticaria) are a skin reaction that produces bumps and raised patches on the skin’s surface. The itchy and swollen appearance of hives can make the condition seem contagious, but it is not. The skin condition is often triggered as a symptom of another disease...
How Dermatologists Diagnose and Treat Acne
Acne breakouts are uncomfortable on a physical and emotional level and, if left untreated, can lead to permanent scarring. Studies show that acne affects one in four people worldwide and up to 85 percent of teenagers. In addition, acne leads to poor self-esteem,...
Top 7 Foods That Can Cause Acne
Did you know that acne affects almost ten percent of the world’s population? This common skin condition has many causes, including bacteria, hormones, blocked pores, inflammation, and the body’s sebum and keratin production. So it may not surprise you to learn that...
How to Tell the Difference Between Skin Cancer and Moles
Statistics about skin cancer can be very frightening. It’s the most common kind of cancer, and 20 percent of Americans develop skin cancer by the time they’re 70 years old. If you’ve had five or more sunburns, your risk of melanoma is doubled. However, there’s one...
Acne Scars 101
Acne breakouts can be frustrating. Worse, if the breakouts are deep enough, they can leave scars. Fortunately, scars can be treated. To find the right way to treat them, though, you’ll need to clear up any existing acne and determine exactly what kind of acne scars...
Best Skincare for Rosacea
Have you found the right skincare routine for your rosacea? Even if you’re already treating it, you can improve your treatment results, make your skin feel more comfortable, reduce flare-ups, and enhance your skin health by using a rosacea-friendly skincare routine....
What is Skinimalism
Many of us have been sold on the idea that more is, well, more when it comes to skincare. Our countertops are a testament to this theory, piled with products, from serums to facial oils and beyond. But what if all of this effort has actually been compromising our...
How to Choose the Right Sunscreen for Your Skin
When it comes to caring for your skin, most products are largely optional. The one product that shouldn’t even be up for debate, however, is sunscreen. While only about 11 percent of Americans use sunscreen daily and half never use sunscreen at all, it’s one of the...
Laser Tattoo Removal – What You Need to Know
Do you have a tattoo from your younger years that you now regret? Fortunately, a tattoo doesn’t have to be forever. Thanks to advanced laser technology, virtually any tattoo can be safely and effectively removed. Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking of...