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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Mechanical Exfoliation The debate has always been heated among skin care specialists and dermatologists as to the risks and benefits of scrubbing one’s face and body parts. There is a danger of creating microscopic tears and abrading the skin if a scrub contains granules with irregular edges (crushed walnut shells or apricot [more...] KP: Rough and Bumpy Skin What does KP look like? This annoying skin disorder, called keratosis pilaris (KP), is characterized by thousands of hard, non-inflammatory keratin plugs that cover the hair follicles, making the skin rough and pebbled, in appearance and to the touch. And, it worsens dramatically if picked [more...] Tinea Versicolor Fungal Infection The non-contagious fungal rash of tinea versicolor is a chronic, asymptomatic superficial infection characterized by light scaly, macular patches. These patches range in color from light pink to deep tan to a darker brown. Although the name suggests a variety of colors, the hue of all patches is about the same in [more...] Cold, dry air, wind, low humidity, heaters, air conditioners and hard water can spell disaster for your skin, sinuses and scalp. Interior HVAC, airplane cabin pressure, space heaters, fireplaces, car heaters, hot ovens, long hot showers, hard water, decreased water intake, dehydrating beverages, cold, allergy and flu meds, antibiotics, water pills and other medications all aggravate the [more...] Who Needs Sunscreen and Why? Darker and olive skins are just as vulnerable as lighter skin tones to the “ravages” of sun. Sun damage produces many “looks” including chronic sunburn, redness and spider veins, deep wrinkles and fine lines, sagging skin, a rough, leathery skin, hyperpigmentation (uneven skin tone, dark spots and hormonal patches called melasma), [more...] How to Delete Dark Spots and Brighten Uneven Skin Tone Of all the skin disorders that affect skin of color, hyperpigmentation is the chief complaint. Skin problems, medications and medical conditions and many other factors, including minor “skin insults”, can lead to skin discoloration. Possible causes include acne, razor bumps, sunburn, sun damage, chemical irritation, hard water, dehydration, eczema, allergic reactions, insect [more...] Facial structure can affect skin coloration in the orbital eye area. Prominent cheekbones and deep-set eyes, with light, translucent skin covering dark underlying tissue, can make the orbital eye area appear much darker than the rest of the face. Did a parent, grandparent or other family member also have dark circles? Facial structure and coloration [more...] |
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