Cancerous Moles: Do You Know What to Look For? Moles, also called nevi, are common skin growths. Clusters of pigmented skin cells are what cause these small dark brown spots on the body. Whether you have 5 moles or 50 moles, you shouldn’t let these skin spots go unchecked. While most moles are not a… Continue reading
Protecting Your Lips This Winter There’s a lot to love about the winter months. Chapped lips, however, are not one of them. If you suffer from dry or cracked lips during the winter, you are certainly not alone. Not only do your lips stay exposed to the elements, but they are made of thin skin… Continue reading
Understanding Hyperhidrosis Sweating is perfectly natural and normal. In fact, sweating is your body’s built-in cooling mechanism. However, not everyone sweats the same. In fact, there are some individuals who suffer from excessive sweating, especially in the underarm region. This is known as hyperhidrosis, and it can be a major threat to your self-esteem. If… Continue reading
Could Your Own Blood Be Used to Reverse Facial Aging? Do you suffer from sagging facial skin, wrinkles and deep lines? Facial aging is unavoidable. While there are countless products and procedures that can help turn back the hands of time, don’t dismiss the power of your own blood and your body’s natural healing process.… Continue reading
Are Tanning Beds Worth the Risk? We’ve said goodbye to the summer sun and are settling into the cooler days of Fall. While you may look forward to breezy tailgates and pumpkin spiced lattes this season, you may also dread watching your tan slowly fade away. If you are mourning the loss of your “sun-kissed”… Continue reading
Kybella: An Injection That May Fix Your Double Chin Does your double chin make you self-conscious or embarrassed? You are not alone. Many people suffer from a stubborn bulge of fat that settles just below the chin. Unfortunately, this fat can persist even when diet and exercise are up to par. But do you have… Continue reading
Are You Allergic to Your Make-Up? As a nation, we spend billions of dollars each year on make-up and other cosmetic products to improve our appearance. It can be quite disheartening and even alarming, therefore, to discover these products are causing irritation on your skin instead of the cosmetic benefit they claim. While the FDA… Continue reading
Safe Facial Treatments During Summer Summer. It’s a glorious word for so many people. It means vacation, family time, late nights, cookouts, fireworks, and fireflies. Summer brings many opportunities for fun that cannot be enjoyed at any other time during the year. Of course, summer also brings with it extreme exposure to the sun’s damaging… Continue reading
Risk Factors For Skin Cancer Summer is now in full swing, and as temperatures continue to heat up, people are exposing more and more of their skin. Unfortunately, as the skin is exposed, it is vulnerable to the damaging effects of the sun. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United… Continue reading
Pregnancy and Skin Discoloration Throughout pregnancy, women will experience many different changes that will affect all aspects of their bodies. Of course, weight gain and an expanding belly are the most obvious, but there are other changes that occur – some appreciated, and others not so much. Hormones play a huge role in pregnancy, and… Continue reading
