Get a mole check from a skin doctor this May during National Skin Cancer Awareness month. Melanoma, which only accounts for 5 percent of skin cancer cases, kills one American every hour, according to the According to the American Cancer Society. Melanoma also accounts for the vast majority of skin cancer deaths, which is why…
LASER SKIN TREATMENT OPTION FOR ASIAN SKIN TONES A low-energy, low-density 1,440 nanometer fractional laser is an effective laser skin treatment for treating photodamage in Asian patients, according to results of a small study. The patients had Fitzpatrick skin types III to V and had visible signs of photodamage. The patients were given four treatments…
Video-based dermatology education tools improve skin health awareness in men, according to study findings published in the April issue of JAMA Dermatology. Researchers from Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia, revealed in a recent study the importance of male video-based dermatology education. Videos targeting men not only improved men’s skin health understanding of potential…
SPIDER VEINS ON LEGS AND THIGHS APPEARANCE Treatment options for spider veins on legs and thighs are available to treat your unsightly veins. Spider veins on legs and thighs are the smallest type of varicose veins, though they may also occur on your face. The appearance of spider veins is thin and web-like compared to…
WHAT CAUSES ACNE AND HOW TO REMOVE STUBBORN PIMPLES Simply put, clogged follicles result in acne. Acne is a medical skin disease known as acne vulgaris that appears where there are prevalent sebaceous follicles, such as your face, back and chest. Acne varies from mild flare-ups with a few pimples to chronic breakouts with severe…
The Best Wrinkle Treatment Starts with Prevention, Proper Skin Care
Finding the ideal wrinkle treatment and anti-aging skin care regimen for your skin may be rather confusing. While there are many treatments and cosmetic procedures available, one of the best precursors to wrinkle treatment is sun damage prevention. Another main component of avoiding wrinkles is a proper skin care regimen. A dermatologist can explain the…
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