Sweating is a natural body process to cool the skin and release toxins. While many people associate sweating or perspiration with body odor, sweat often does not have a scent. It is only when it mixes with skin and bacteria that most sweat can create an unpleasant odor. When a person has chronic body odor,…
Micro needling is a popular skin treatment that is used to fight the effects of aging, as well as repair imperfections on the skin. The procedure is offered by many dermatologists, plastic surgeons and skin specialists to improve the aesthetics of the skin. However, micro needling does not provide immediate results like dermal fillers and…
When the sun comes out and the days become warmer, people of all ages begin spending more time outdoors. While it is healthy to go for a hike or a swim for exercise and to breathe in the fresh air, there is always a risk lurking ahead. More than two million people each year are…
Almost everyone has experienced a rash at some point in their life. Dry, red and itchy skin, often accompanied by bumps, is the tell-tale sign of a rash. There are many causes of rashes, including contact dermatitis. If you suffer from consistent rashes, you may have contact dermatitis. What Is Contact Dermatitis? As the name…
It is not a secret that skin changes as you get older. The changes are slow and subtle, but over the years the skin becomes thinner, less elastic, creating lines, wrinkles and a sagging appearance. Many of the aging effects are due to reduced collagen in the skin. The body produces less, and the skin…
While there may not be a fountain of youth that can stop the aging process on your face, there are ways to slow the progression. Aging of the skin occurs due to several factors that impact skin cells – controlling these factors can make a difference how quickly aging occurs. Without surgery or drastic measures,…
Do your hands sweat profusely, making you embarrassed to shake or hold someone’s hand in professional or intimate situations? Or maybe you have excessive underarm sweating or feet that soak through your socks with sweat. Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating can be a difficult condition to live with, but there are treatments that can be effective…
Typically, skin disorders do not warrant a trip to the emergency room, but in some cases, they can. While you may not need to see a doctor the same day for ongoing acne, rosacea or psoriasis, when acute changes in your skin occur, it may require immediate medical care. Here are some of the skin…
There has been a wide-spread campaign to educate the public on the dangers of sun exposure and skin cancer. However, there are still many myths that people still believe when it comes to the dangers of skin damage from the sun. With the high number of skin cancer cases, more are diagnosed each year than…
Rosacea is a common skin infliction that usually target the face, causing red patches that occur during flare-ups of the condition. Anyone can be susceptible to rosacea, but it is more common in people with fair complexions and women are more prone to the condition than men. Middle-aged women have the highest amount of cases,…
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