In the past, little could be done to treat vitiligo and its symptoms. In recent years, however, breakthroughs in medical technology have begun paving the way for new and potentially highly effective vitiligo treatments. Leading
Alopecia is an umbrella term for several different types of hair loss. While there is not yet a cure for alopecia, this condition is treatable. As with most conditions, starting treatment early on helps produce
If you’ve ever wondered how your skin maintains its shape and structure, or how it recovers after being scratched, scraped, or cut, you have collagen to thank in large part. Collagen is a naturally occurring
The human body produces a variety of substances that contribute to its growth and maintenance. However, as we age, our bodies may slow down the production of some of these naturally-occurring substances. As a result
Skin, our largest organ, protects us from all sorts of environmental harm – but what’s protecting it? Clothing and sunscreen can provide an extra barrier, but our skin is ultimately more exposed to the elements
While eczema itself is often not a serious problem on its own, eczema-related infections can be quite serious and require immediate attention. As such, it’s important to do everything you can to minimize the discomfort
Rosacea affects more than 3 million Americans each year and over 16 million Americans in total. This means that it’s one of the most common skin conditions, right up there with acne and eczema. Because
No matter how common acne may be, it can still produce feelings of depression, frustration, and embarrassment, intruding on our social lives and affecting our careers and relationships. The good news is that there are
Medicine and cosmetic practices have evolved to help patients remove hair just about anywhere on their bodies. Today, laser hair removal is one of the most effective treatments for preventing future hair growth in targeted
You may have read somewhere that moles are linked to skin cancer. While this is true, that statement alone can be misleading and alarming. Moles and skin cancer are related but they are not one
There are plenty of well-marketed but inefficient weight loss and fat-reduction solutions (or outright scams) out there. But there are also real advancements in technology that can help patients finally achieve the bodies they want
For nearly a century now, sclerotherapy has been used as an effective treatment for varicose veins and spider veins. During the treatment, a saline solution (also known as a sclerosing agent) is injected directly into
