Do you feel like you are always getting hangnails? A hangnail, or agnail, is a small torn piece of skin, more specifically eponychium or paronychium, next to a fingernail or toenail. Not only do hangnails look bad, but they can also hurt. The good news is that there are some steps you can follow to…
Read MoreYour eyes are often one of the first features people notice, and they are also one of the first to show signs of aging. Eyes are surrounded by tender, sensitive skin that is especially prone to show how old you are. Patients often seek help for crow’s feet, drooping eyelids and bags under the eyes,…
Read MoreDo you have patches of rough, dry or scaly skin? This could be a consequence of sun exposure called actinic keratosis. Actinic keratoses, more commonly called “sun spots”, is a very prevalent dermatological concern, but one that must be addressed. If left untreated, up to 10% of AKs develop into squamous cell carcinoma, the second…
Read MoreFacial fillers or injectables are an excellent way to turn back the hands of time without undergoing surgery. Facial fillers are minimally invasive and can instantly add fullness to your face and help reduce wrinkles, bags below the eyes, smile lines, and hallowed cheeks. Although there are many different types of facial fillers, there is…
Read MoreWhat are your fingernails trying to tell you? Did you know that certain nail symptoms could be your first clue to the status of your overall health? There are certainly a great number of nail conditions, but these five problems should never be ignored: Nail Pitting: If you have ice pick-like depressions in your nails,…
Read MoreTo put it simply, healthy hair is hydrated hair. As the weather gets warmer and you spend more time out in the sun, ocean or swimming pools, you’ll need to put in some extra effort to keep your hair moisturized. After all, dry hair not only breaks easily, but it has a dull, coarse appearance….
Read MoreAcne can be one of the most frustrating and difficult skin conditions to control. Although it is usually associated with teenagers, adults can struggle with acne too. There are four major factors that are responsible for causing acne: overactive oil glands, bacteria, inflammation and blockage of skin pores.
Read MoreSmoking can certainly wreak havoc on the organs of your body, and your skin is no different. Although others may not detect the damage that years of cigarettes has done to your lungs, they will likely notice your habit when it comes to your facial skin. Smoking is associated with premature skin aging as well…
Read MoreWe can’t always blame it on the weather. While it is definitely valid that cold, dry air in the winter contributes to a drier than normal complexion, there may be more factors to consider. Determining what is causing your dry skin as well as distinguishing the type of dry skin you have can significantly improve…
Read MoreWhen the skin is injured, cells attempt to repair it by forming a scar. For most people, this does not pose a problem or significant cosmetic concern. However, for those that form keloid scars, the scar tissue continues to develop after the wound heals. This excessive scar tissue causes a red, raised appearance that often…
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