Milia are very small, raised, pearly-white or yellowish bumps on the skin. Milia are very common in newborn babies but can affect people of any age. In babies, milia clear by themselves and no treatment is needed. In other people, they may take longer to clear. In persistent cases, treatment may be suggested. What Are […]
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What is Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra? Dermatosis papulosa nigra describes the presence of multiple, small, 1-5 mm diameter, smooth, firm, black or dark brown papules on face and neck of black-skinned people. Clinical Features Dermatosis papulosa nigra usually begins in adolescence. The incidence, number and size of lesions increases with age. Lesions occur mainly on the cheeks and forehead but may […]
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Winter is just around the corner and cold weather and low humidity levels result in dry air, which then steals moisture away from the skin every second of every day. Without immediate care, dry skin can lead to cracking and bleeding, and harsh winter wind makes the skin problem worse. Indoor heat further robs the […]
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Have you ever thought about what moles are (on the skin)? Skin moles are like spots commonly seen on your skin usually in round or oval shape. They can be small or large and usually have different colors like pink, brown, red or black. In medical terms a single mole is referred to as nevus while […]
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Seborrheic Keratosis (seb-o-REE-ik ker-uh-TOE-sis) Seborrheic keratosis is one of the most common noncancerous skin growths in older adults. A seborrheic keratosis usually appears as a brown, black or light tan growth on the face, chest, shoulders or back. The growth has a waxy, scaly, slightly elevated appearance. Seborrheic keratoses don’t become cancerous and aren’t thought […]
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Thread veins, which are also known as spider veins, have the appearance of small, bluish or brown lines in the skin which are very thin and small. While they are harmless and just a part of life, some people find their appearance is more obvious than others and they can make people feel self-conscious about […]
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Clear and fresh skin is lovely to look at. If you see an excess skin developing in your neck, your armpit and in your upper chest, you will probably feel worried. However, if your excess skin is not painful, it does not become too dark and it slowly develops, you may not need to worry too much. […]
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Electrolysis hair removal could be right for you if you have hair in all the wrong places. Many women suffer from the embarrassing hair on the upper lip. Others still have hair that comes in heavily along the jaw line. Others still have hair growing on the chin. This condition can cause lots of stress, […]
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If you have hair everywhere or at least where you feel it should not grow, then the easiest and most effective way to get rid of it is with electrolysis hair removal. Shaving, waxing, bleaching, buffing, depilatories and plucking are not as effective, do not produce long lasting results and cause more skin problems than […]
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There are many misconceptions about different methods of hair removal, whether temporary or permanent. The end goal of all these methods, however, is to remove unwanted hair. They each have their own advantages and disadvantages. The major downfall to the temporary hair removal such as shaving, tweezing, waxing, or depilatories, are that they only last […]
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