Most people expect acne to be confined to their teen years, but acne can affect you at any age. The reasons why it occurs are often the same, as are the solutions, though these later in life outbreaks may be different than in adolescence.
A common skin condition that favors middle-aged fair-skinned women, rosacea can give a red, blotchy appearance to your face. It breaks out in cycles and while it can’t be cured, you can take action to prevent rosacea flare ups.
Living takes a toll on your skin, from exposure to the elements to the simple passage of time. Free radicals, left unchecked, prematurely age your skin and dull your appearance. Look to antioxidants to help slow the natural aging process.
Mohs micrographic surgery is the most effective and least invasive way to treat skin cancer. It is performed in a facility that permits immediate lab analysis as thin layers of your skin are removed until no cancerous cells remain.
Just when you think you’ve left acne behind in your teen years, you wake up with a new pimple. Yes, adults get acne too, and for some surprising reasons. Learn more about why and what you can do to prevent it.
The most common form of the disease, skin cancer hits about 20% of Americans by the time they reach the age of 70. Protecting your skin from the ultraviolet components of sunlight is your best chance for sidestepping the disease.
Both women and men are subject to a certain type of hair loss that’s commonly called male pattern baldness. Androgenic alopecia causes female pattern baldness, too, and it’s usually a result of genetics and hormonal changes.
Could preventing skin cancer be as easy as taking a vitamin? Research shows that a form of vitamin B3 called nicotinamide significantly reduces the risk of common cancerous and precancerous skin conditions in controlled trials.
One of the most common forms of the disease, accounting for more cases annually than all other forms combined, skin cancer is fortunately also one of the more survivable forms of cancer. Mohs micrographic surgery is a treatment for skin cancer.
Not every spot or growth on your skin is a sign of cancer. In fact, most of these are benign. Two common types are moles and skin tags. Though these are usually harmless cosmetic issues, you have several options to remove them.
You’ve got one problem — wrinkles — yet there’s a plethora of treatments. It’s often difficult to choose. Botox® Cosmetic and dermal fillers are both injectable treatments, but each works in its own way. Here’s what you need to know.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) naturally rejuvenates your skin. Microneedling takes it deeper for more profound effects. Together, microneedling with PRP can help you get your best skin in years.
