Alopecia is also known as alopecia areata. It is a hair loss condition. In most cases, only the scalp hair falls out. However, the eyebrows and eyelashes may be affected by this condition. Alopecia affects about 0.1 to 0.2 percent of the population. It is more common in children, teens and young adults. What Causes …
Can Photodynamic Therapy Really Treat Skin Cancer?
Photodynamic therapy, also known as PDT, uses a photosensitizing agent and particular types of light to treat cancer. The photosensitizing agent produces a form oxygen when it is exposed to certain wavelengths of light. The oxygen then kills the nearby cancer cells. The specific photosensitizing agent and wavelength of light determine how deeply the light …
How to Treat the Symptoms of Impetigo
Impetigo is an unsightly infection that typically erupts on delicate parts of the face such as the nose or mouth. It is caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria, well-known for causing other conditions such as urinary tract infections and strep throat. These germs live on your skin and are usually benign unless they become overgrown …
How Dermatologists Can Detect Types of Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is often discovered after patients visit their doctors to discuss symptoms they are experiencing. When signs of skin cancer are suspected, a variety of tests may be ordered to rule out or confirm the condition. Here is a look at the ways dermatologists determine if skin cancer is present. Exam and Medical History …
What Are The Best Actinic Keratosis Treatments?
Actinic keratosis, or AK occurs when the skin is damaged by ultraviolet rays, either the sun’s or a tanning salon’s. It’s a dry, scaly area on the skin, and though it seems harmless, an AK needs to be looked at and monitored by a dermatologist. AKs can be precursors to squamous cell skin cancer. Treatments …
Why Liposuction Continues To Be An Effective Way To Lose Fat
Why Choose Liposuction Over Other Treatments? You have probably heard about non-invasive treatments that are good for eliminating fat, such as i-Lipo, Zerona, coolsculpting and Exilis. Those treatments may be promising, but none of those treatments are as effective as liposuction. Liposuction has a proven track record of success, which is why it is so …
Have Ringworm? Here’s How It Can Be Treated
Do you think you have Ringworm? Ringworm is a serious condition that should receive immediate treatment. This type of fungal infection is highly contagious and is easily spread over the body and to others. Common symptoms of ringworm include circular, red, scaly dry patches that tend to look like a round worm just under the …
How Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Can Enhance Your Appearance
Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is a very popular cosmetic surgery for both men and women. Performed on an outpatient basis with local anesthetic, this procedure provides permanent results with no visible scars. A person’s appearance is permanently improved, and they look years younger. Do I Need Eyelid Surgery? Skin naturally becomes less flexible as a …
Looking for An Effective Treatment for Impetigo? Your Dermatologist Can Help
Impetigo is a skin infection that has two forms. Non-bullous impetigo occurs on the face, head or arms. Bullous Impetigo affects the torso, arms or legs. Neither form is life threatening. In most cases Impetigo will clear up within two to three weeks without medical treatment. The symptoms usually appear in 4 to 10 days …
How to Treat Enlarged Pores With the Support of a Dermatologist
Pores contribute significantly to the wellbeing of the human skin and body at large. Tiny pores make skin texture soft and smooth and vice versa. Skin pore enlargement is a natural occurrence spurred by a variety of causal factors, most common of which is age. With age comes decreasing the elasticity of the skin due …