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Living With Melasma: Treatments & Triggers

Dealing with melasma is tough. This hormone-related pigmentation on your forehead, cheeks, and chin is cosmetically frustrating, and stays the course. These areas don’t get blotchy as they darken, but they look different than the rest of your skin tone. Plus, they’re hard to cover up with makeup and can be distracting. The Trigger Typically, women notice the onset of melasma with a change in hormones. Birth control, pregnancy, or hormone treatment...

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Teen Acne Treatments: How To Get Rid of Frustrating Breakouts

Acne can make a student’s life miserable. Not only do they hate the red bumps that pop up faster than they can count, but they face the world thinking that others can’t see beyond their pimples. With acne comes the issues of bullying and poor self-esteem. Most of the students we treat for acne have a negative outlook on life. Why? They’re constantly worried about how noticeable their acne is to others and feel judged because of it. In a stage th...

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4 Lifestyle Habits That Can Permanently Damage Your Skin

Have you ever seen someone with undeniably great skin? Maybe you’ve even thought, “I wish I was lucky enough to have such a flawless complexion.” Although heredity certainly plays a role in skin condition, great skin takes diligence and discipline. And even a few bad habits can keep that beautiful complexion out of reach. 1. Obesity We often hear about obesity leading to heart disease, but we sometimes forget that it also negatively affects our ...

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How to Treat A Sunburn: 4 Tricks For Soothing Sunburn Relief

You’re enjoying the outdoors and staying in the water (because we all know that’s the only way to stay cool in the summer heat!) but before you know it, you’ve burned. Maybe you missed an area when you applied your sunscreen. Maybe you didn’t reapply like you know you should. Or perhaps you forgot sun protection altogether. No matter the reason you’re sporting a sunburn, the right treatment can relieve your discomfort and even reverse some ...

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These 4 Weird Skin Issues Probably Aren’t What You Think

We’re all guilty of checking WebMD for our symptoms, but that can quickly lead to trouble. Most of us botch our diagnosis, either thinking we’re doomed or dismissing the issue as less significant than it is. Other times we brush off obvious symptoms entirely. When we hear about skin cancer, we think, “It’s never going to happen to me!” And although it’s true we shouldn’t always jump to the worst conclusion, we need to be aware eno...

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5 Skincare Essentials for Men

Guys: great skin doesn’t have to be complicated. Sure, the shelves are lined with an overwhelming amount of gray-toned bottles and there are too many treatment options to count, but some make a bigger difference than others. If you want clearer, younger-looking skin, these are the best skin care products and treatments for men. It’s what I use, and it’s what works. 1. Sunscreen Lots of it. If you’re going to be out all day, go ahead and lath...

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How to Get Younger Looking Hands: 6 Ways to Treat Wrinkles and Sun-Damage

We spend so much time, effort, and money on anti-aging, yet most people neglect the part of the body that’s a dead giveaway for age – their hands! Whether your “tell” is brown spots, thin skin, or veins, these are all relatively easy issues to treat. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your hands look younger or how to prevent aging on the back of your hands, here are six solutions for hand rejuvenation. Why Does the Skin on ...

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How to Get Rid of Forehead Wrinkles (& Prevent Them From Happening!)

It’s never too early to start fighting wrinkles. Does that mean you need Botox right away? Maybe. At any age, you need a good skin care regimen with the daily application of sunscreen and retinol. However, you may need to add Botox or Dysport to your skin care plan earlier than you thought. When Should You Start Botox? As soon as you notice your glabella crease (the “eleven” between your eyebrows), you need to lessen the strength of the muscle. S...

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Lose Your Love Handles in 25 Minutes With SculpSure

We all have those problem areas where we just can’t seem to lose weight. The places where countless crunches and diets never quite seem to do the trick. If you’re looking for an alternative way to lose love handles (and other stubborn fat), SculpSure may be the fix. It’s a simple procedure – in fact, I’m trying it right now! – with long-lasting results. Here’s how it works: What to Expect During A SculpSure Treatment I currently...

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[VIDEO] UV Camera Shows Hidden Sun Damage Under The Skin

No matter how often we check our skin for freckles, moles, or lesions, there are some spots we just can’t see. In this video, the American Academy of Dermatology used an ultraviolet camera to show the sun damage hidden beneath people’s skin. It serves as an important reminder to always protect our skin from the sun, even when we think there’s no chance of a sunburn. Don’t let skin cancer sneak up on you! Check out the video be...

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