Acne affects approximately 40 to 50 million Americans annually. It is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by comedones, pimples, and deeper lumps called cysts. This condition usually begins in puberty and affects many adolescents and young...
Hair loss can be due to several medical conditions or diseases, genetics, or improper hair care. Hair loss is most definitely a psychosocial problem. The cosmetic aspect has the potential to cause depression, low self-esteem, and altered self-image. Hair loss...
Psoriasis is a skin disease that is considered long-lasting. Here are some tips to help you better manage this condition. Prevent sunburn. While it is recommended to briefly (or moderately) expose your skin in the sun without sunscreen, please make sure it’s not...
Hair loss (alopecia) refers to the thinning or falling out of hair. Alopecia is a condition that dermatologists can help determine whether it will be permanent or temporary. They can also recommend the best treatment for each specific patient. There are several...
Sunburns sustained during childhood or adolescence nearly doubles a person’s risk of developing melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer later in life. Here are some tips to incorporate in your children and grandchildren’s life at home and while in school: 1. Protect. If...
Psoriasis is a common and often debilitating skin condition that affects millions, including older adults. It is a long-term complex and chronic autoimmune disease that varies from person to person, both in severity and how it responds to treatments. To learn more...
