More than three million people are diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer annually in the United States. Since sun exposure and indoor tanning are responsible for the majority of these cancers, they tend to occur on highly visible parts of the body, such as the neck and head. This can make surgical treatment cosmetically challenging and …
Protect Your Eyes from Sun Damage
One might be well familiar with how important it is to regularly apply sunscreen when outdoors to lower the risk of developing skin cancer. But there’s another key protective factor that can make all the difference. Eye protection is an often overlooked but crucial element in one’s skin protection regimen. The Negative Effects of Sun …
Skin Cancer Risk in Persons of Color
There is a common misconception among both doctors and patients that individuals with darker skin are immune from developing skin cancer. While it is true that the additional melanin in the skin of persons of color does provide some protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays, a person of any color or ethnicity can develop skin …
Intense Pulsed Light Photorejuvenation for Skin Ailments
Maintaining worry-free skin isn’t always a simple matter. Dermal abnormalities or unwanted hair can frustrate some people to the point of debilitating stress. Add in the natural aging factor and the challenge becomes greater. Advertised products abound for every possible condition from acne to zits. They promise miraculous results. Most can deliver only temporary cosmetic …
Botox Considerations
Botox has emerged as a globally popular beauty treatment that has given millions of individuals positive results through the years. Botox is essentially a cosmetic procedure that involves an injection of the toxin into the skin. It works to block certain nerve signals that typically result in the contraction of muscles. Most people opt to …
Skin Tag Removal
What are Skin Tags? Skin tags or acrochordon, are growths of benign skin cells that are typically found on the face and neck. Skin tags are oval or round in appearance and slightly hang off of the skin. They tend to form in areas where the skin has creases, although they can pop up on …
Opt for Kybella Over Chin Liposuction
Kybella is the preferred procedure for reducing a double chin. Those seeking a non-invasive treatment to improve jawline contour should consider Kybella for effective results. Understanding the key differences between the procedures will help patients to determine which is most appropriate for their needs. What Kybella Offers Kybella is one of the newest treatment options for …
Non-surgical Facial Rejuvenation
The number of non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures performed in the United States each year is exploding, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons These procedures can smooth wrinkles, fill scars and minimize other skin characteristics and flaws. Botox and Dermal Fillers Cosmetic treatments using Botox injections are one option in facial rejuvenation. Botox relaxes …
What Causes Alopecia?
Testosterone and Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women The growth of hair as well as its loss is perplexing. Testosterone, which is a hormone in men and women, can be the cause of hair loss. In women, when the production of the female hormone estrogen decreases with age there may not be enough estrogen to …
Summer is Not Over! Protect Your Skin from Excess Sun
“But, I need the sun! This is a phrase that I hear often in my office, especially in the summer, and my general reply is it just is not a healthy choice. Skin cancer rates are rising, and doctors are sharing the news that we must all be increasingly aware of the risk of skin …