You’re getting ready for bed one night and something catches your eye. What is that on your skin? How long has it been there? Should you visit your doctor right away or wait? What if it’s bad?
These questions may flood your mind as soon as you notice an unusual mark on your skin. What’s the best course of action? The answer is simple. See your dermatologist.
Where did it come from?
For whatever reason, we have marks on our skin that seem to com...
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5 Questions Every Patient Should Ask Their Dermatologist
When planning a visit to the dermatologist, we all have questions we intend to ask. The organized usually make a list and ask their questions in order of importance. Others of us assume we will remember and throw out a question here or there as it comes up in our appointment.
Those questions are all well and good, but what does the dermatologist want us to ask? These 5 questions will help you set up yourself, and your family, for a more productive app...
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What Are Injectable Fillers?
Using Fillers to Correct Marionette Lines, Facial Wrinkles, and Bags Under Your Eyes
Age may bring wisdom, but it also brings lines and wrinkles. Especially on your face.
You’ve laughed, cried, and reacted with your expressions for years. You may love the memories, but is there really a need to see lines around your face as evidence of a life well-lived?
If you’re tired of the marionette lines and tear troughs, an injectable filler may be your so...
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The Truth About Tanning [Infographic]
Have you ever heard that getting a base tan is a safer way get darker skin? It’s a common myth, but far from the truth!
The CDC just released a great infographic showing some of the common myths about tanning and skin cancer. Check out the infographic below and be sure to let us know which fact surprised you most.
The Truth About Tanning
Your natural skin color is great the way it is! Every time you tan, you increase your risk of melanoma.
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Tired of Battling Oily Skin? Here’s How to Deal With the Shine.
People with dry skin continue to look for ways to add a glow to their skin. But those with oily skin can’t keep that glow from outshining their look.
If you’ve ever experienced oily skin, you know the routine: wash with a deep cleanser, use a strong toner, avoid moisturizer, apply make-up, and hope for the best! In reality, some of these steps may be making your oily skin problem worse.
Is Oily Skin Bad?
People with an oily face often feel plagued...
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Stretch Mark Products Not Working? Get the Results You Want With Icon Laser Treatment.
If you have stretch marks, you know it’s tempting to grasp for any product that offers to improve them. Maybe you’ve worked hard to lose weight and get in shape, but stretch marks don’t let you forget how you once looked. Or maybe you were blessed with a child, but those white-lined reminders of the changes your body went through remain.
Until now, stretch marks are something we’ve just had to deal with. Nothing has proved effective, regardles...
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Fractional Laser
How Does the Icon Fractional Laser Treatment Work?
The Icon Laser Scar Treatment uses a fractional erbium laser. It’s non-ablative, meaning it doesn’t cut the skin. This laser generates columns of heat that go under the deep dermis to cause inflammation. As a result of the inflammation, the remaining tissue produces collagen and elastin which work to heal the skin. These fibers also tighten the area. For acne scar tissue, healthier and tighter skin...
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Does Retinol Live Up to The Hype? Here are 5 Things You Need to Know About the “Miracle” Product.
We hear about Retinol every day. It’s one of those products that people claim fixes everything from acne scars to cancer. But it can’t be as miraculous as they claim, can it? After learning why and how Retinol works, you may be surprised!
1. What Is It?
Retinol, or Retin-A, is a compound-chemical product used to improve the appearance of skin. It does so by increasing the turnover of the skin cells on the face. Derived from Vitamin A, dermatologist...
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How to Treat and Prevent Acne During Pregnancy
Did you know that acne can be an indicator of whether you’re having a boy or a girl? Well, maybe not a fool-proof way, but at least it’s an entertaining way to guess the sex of the baby.
If you’re expecting a boy baby, it makes sense in late pregnancy for the acne to worsen. At this point, a boy begins to make testosterone that drives the oil glands to secrete more oil on the mom’s face. Then, the follicles get clogged up and here come the brea...
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How to Treat Cracked Feet for Soft, Smooth Heels
Everyone hates having dry, cracked feet and understandably so – it’s uncomfortable and sometimes unsightly. Fortunately, this is a problem you can fix! With a little intentionality, this thick skin can be a frustration of the past.
What Causes Dry Cracked Feet?
Enjoy going barefoot? Your feet may not. If you often find yourself shoeless, this could be the cause of your problem. In fact, a lot of people grow thick skin on the bottoms of their feet b...
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