Category: Skin Conditions

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The Three Major Types of Acne and How to Treat Them

June is Acne Awareness Month, a skin condition that many people are all too familiar with. Most people experience some form of acne during their teenage years, but the condition can last well into adulthood as well, having a profound effect on people’s confidence, self-esteem, and stress levels. And without proper treatment, acne can cause …

Anti-Aging, Blog, Skin Care, Skin Conditions

A Beginner’s Guide to Anti-Aging Skincare

Even if you still worry about the occasional breakout, it might be time to start thinking about wrinkles, too. Since signs of aging (like dark spots, fine lines, and loss of firmness) can appear as early as your 20s, we believe that it’s never too soon to start incorporating anti-aging products into your skincare routine. …

Blog, Skin Conditions

What Are Birthmarks: When to Get Your Spots Checked

Everyone’s skin is unique to them. From tone to blemishes, no two people look exactly the same. Birthmarks in particular are almost literal stamps of individuality we get when entering the world.  There are of course certain instances in which birthmarks do not appear until later in life. No matter the time of the appearance …

Anti-Aging, Blog, Laser Treatments, Skin Care, Skin Conditions, Skin Treatments, Skincare Treatments

Three Ways You Can Even Out Your Skin Tone

When you were in your teens, a good skin day meant being blemish-free. In your twenties, it meant waking up without bags under your eyes. While we’ve all dreamt about waking up on our thirtieth birthday with a flawless complexion, the list of skin concerns we end up battling in life is a long one. …

Blog, Skin Conditions

Acne Causes in Adults and How to Treat It 

As it is the case with most adults, you probably thought that after getting through puberty you could avoid the anxiety of waking up to new pimples. However, battling acne causes in adults still plagues the everyday lives of a large number of people. What you’re probably missing is that acne isn’t strictly a teenage …

Ask A Derm, Blog, Skin Conditions, Skin Treatments

What Causes Eczema to Flare Up and How Can It Be Treated?

According to the National Eczema Association, nearly 30 million Americans have some type of eczema. However, sharing a condition in common with so many other people doesn’t make it any less frustrating when a serious flare up threatens to derail your everyday life. Though individual cases vary in severity, most people who have eczema suffer …

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Moles vs. Freckles: What’s Normal & What’s Not With Your Spots

moles vs freckles

Moles vs. Freckles Everyone’s skin is unique. From birthmarks to moles, freckles to complexion, your skin and everything that makes it distinct and special are also a part of what makes you, you. And while you should celebrate anything that makes you an individual, when it comes to distinguishing marks on your skin it’s important …

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Melasma Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

About 5 million Americans currently suffer from melasma. Of that number, 90 percent are women. Melasma is a common skin condition that causes dark, discolored patches on the skin. Melasma causes can vary. It is more common in those who are of Latin or Asian descent and frequently affects people of Middle Eastern, African American, North African and …