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If you’re like most women and men, you probably have about 40 moles scattered over your face and body. In most cases, moles are benign growths composed of clumps of pigment cells. Nevertheless, as skin cancer remains the No. 1 cancer in the United States, it pays to keep tabs...
The red rashes, patches, and pustules of rosacea can make you so embarrassed that you blush. And, as you know, blushing makes your reddened skin worse. So, how can you avoid embarrassing and sometimes uncomfortable rashes and lesions? Rosacea may affect you slightly differently than the other 16 million women...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
When your legs are marred by large, twisted varicose veins or even a spread of spider veins, you may dread spring and summer’s shorter styles. The veins on your legs make them look older and unhealthy. You may even find that these dysfunctional veins cause unpleasant symptoms. Sometimes varicose and...
Dermal fillers have revolutionized the beauty industry. Now you don’t have to invest in major surgery to lift and smooth your face. You don’t even have to wait until your face “falls.” With annual or biannual trips to your dermatologist, you can transform and rejuvenate your face and confidence with...
No matter how often you hit the gym, bad habits — like eating junk food — can sabotage your health, stop you from building muscle, and keep the rolls of fat in place. Bad habits affect skin quality too, no matter how expensive your skin care line is or how...
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects about 16 million women and men in the United States. Although anyone may develop rosacea, you’re significantly more likely to develop it if you have: Fair skin Blond hair Blue eyes Northern European ancestry Relatives with rosacea Women sometimes develop rosacea...
Acne vulgaris is a skin disease that plagues the young, but it doesn’t discriminate by age. Acne peaks in females ages 14-17 and boys 16-19. After that, you may get a break. But acne can come back — or occur for the first time — even after age 25. In...
When it comes to a relaxing, easy, and budget-friendly way to keep your skin looking and feeling youthful and clear, facials can’t be beat. These simple treatments not only improve your skin’s health, but they’re also a way to give yourself the “me time” you need to glow and feel...
In 2020, eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, claimed the No. 2 spot on the list of top five cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, as reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Topped only by rhinoplasty (i.e., a nose job), eyelid surgery now attracts younger clients in addition to those in the...
Acne is a frustrating and sometimes embarrassing skin disease that causes breakouts of pimples, zits, and cysts. Even though pimples disappear in time, untreated acne can leave scars that change how your skin looks for life. When you have acne at any age, you may struggle to understand why and how...
Skin is the largest organ in the human body and, when healthy, protects your other organs. Healthy skin involves healthy living, such as eating whole foods, getting plenty of exercise, and staying hydrated. But it also requires good skin care habits. Are the skin care habits you've adopted good for...
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that affects approximately 8 million women, men, and children in the United States. Marked by silver scales caused by a buildup of dead skin cells, psoriasis patches can be itchy, inflamed, and embarrassing. Medications and light therapy help control psoriasis outbreaks. However, you can...
When you’re bothered by signs of facial aging, you want to erase them as quickly and completely as possible. But which method do you choose? Is a face-lift the best option for early sagging? You may worry, too, that you’re too young to get a face-lift and should content yourself...
Botox® and dermal fillers such as Juvéderm®, Restylane®, and Radiesse® have helped women and men around the world erase the signs of aging from their faces for several decades. These injectable therapies may help delay more drastic procedures, including surgical face-lifts. However, you may wonder if you’re too early to the party or...
When you’re in the thick of winter, it sometimes seems like warmer weather will never come. But it will. Will you be ready? Once the coats, sweaters, and leggings come off, you may find that your body isn’t quite yet beach ready. But if you start now by selecting winter-friendly...
A new year gives us a chance to make a fresh start. We look forward to the goals and dreams we wish to achieve by the time the next new year rolls around. If you’re tired of tired-looking skin or if too much holiday partying took a toll on your...
If you have pale skin, you may be susceptible to a skin condition called rosacea, which causes flushing, red patches, and acne-like lesions on facial skin. Even if you’ve never had rosacea, drinking alcohol raises your risk of developing the condition, especially if you’re a woman. Trading in hard liquor for...
Acne usually strikes when you’re at your most vulnerable: Just as you hit puberty and start to develop secondary sex characteristics. The influx of testosterone jump-starts the acne process by causing the pores (i.e., follicles) of your skin to produce excessive amounts of waxy sebum. The excess sebum collects in your...
In the United States, men spend about $455 million per year on shaving cream alone. That doesn’t account for various types of razors, razor blades, and other men’s grooming products. When it comes to women and waxing, the statistics are even more astronomical. According to the UK version of Harper’s...
When your face starts to sag, your first impulse is probably to lift your skin with your fingers while you look in the mirror, so you can restore a more youthful look … for a few seconds. A face-lift, of course, makes that lift permanent (or, at least, holds it...
Your endocrine system consists of the glands and organs that produce hormones. Until now, the components of the endocrine system were believed to be your: Hypothalamus Pineal body Pituitary gland Thyroid and parathyroid glands Thymus Adrenal gland Pancreas Ovaries (females) Testes (males) Now, however, researchers realize that your skin —...
Brushing your teeth is essential to oral health, but you’d never think of skipping your biannual visits for deep cleaning at the dentist’s office. Your skin needs as much or more care than your teeth and gums do to stay healthy. Your skin, in fact, is your body’s first defense...
Since its introduction to the cosmetics industry in 2002 as a wrinkle treatment, FDA-approved Botox® Cosmetic has calmed the dynamic muscles on the foreheads and around the eyes of millions of women and men. Botox is used in nearly 100 countries around the globe. Although other neuromodulators have followed in Botox’s wake, that’s where...
Winter’s winds and dry indoor heat suck the moisture from your skin, from top to toe. Now that the weather’s warmer and you’ve peeled back the layers of your clothes, you may notice that something else is peeling, too: your skin. If you’re looking forward to summer’s revealing fashions, but...
You might think that cellulite is all about fat. But it isn’t. That’s why your cellulite stays put, no matter how much you exercise, how much weight you lose, and how healthily you eat. Cellulite is actually a condition in which tough bands of connective fibers pull your skin down toward your...
Rosacea is a skin disorder characterized by flushing, red or ruddy complexion, and breakouts of lesions that resemble acne. Although the exact cause of rosacea is unknown, the condition does have well-identified risk factors, such as: Pale skin Being female Being over 30 Infection from demodex mite Family history of...
Wintertime is challenging for skin care. Your skin is subjected to extremes in weather, including freezing temperatures, cutting winds, and drying indoor heat. Added to all that, the winter sun may not always feel warm, but it can still burn your skin. At The Center for Dermatology Cosmetic & Laser...
Cellulite isn’t just fat. That’s why it doesn’t disappear no matter how much you exercise or how many calories you cut out. Cellulite is a skin condition in which tough, tight fibrous bands tether the underside of the skin to the muscle below, pulling through the fat layer and causing...
Lasers have revolutionized aesthetics. Thanks to these FDA-cleared, safe, high-energy devices that selectively target areas of your body and face that you want to improve, you can do everything from lift sagging skin to permanently remove unwanted hair. Though you can book a laser treatment at any time of year,...
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects more than 8 million people in the United States. It usually first manifests as itchy, scaly, or plaque-covered skin. If you have psoriasis, your body doesn’t shed old, dead skin cells as quickly as it produces new ones. Instead, the old cells pile...
Today you can reverse the signs of aging without surgery thanks to cosmetic injectables. Botox® is an excellent option if you want to ease fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother, more youthful appearance. Dermal fillers are great for filling in shallow contours of the face to restore pump, youthful...