People consider mole removal for a variety of reasons. Maybe their mole hurts or they’re afraid it’s something more serious. Maybe they feel like people stare at it or it’s just in a weird or uncomfortable place.
Any type of mole in any place can grow into a concern. But all moles can be removed. And, depending on the size, place, and reason for removal, it may cost less than you think.
When Should You Have A Mole Removed?
Medically, t...
Want to know the key to beating skin cancer? Spot it early.
Over the past few years, the American Academy of Dermatology and the Skin Cancer Foundation have launched numerous campaigns such as “If you can spot it, you can stop it” and “Check Your Partner. Check Yourself.” They all center on one thing: identifying skin cancer early.
Why? Because when you find skin cancer early, it’s almost always curable.
Because of that, many doctors donat...
Using a filler to slim down your face — it sounds like an oxymoron. But in your quest for younger-looking skin, adding volume to your jawline may be your secret weapon.
We all lose volume in our faces as we age. As we lose fat in our faces, folds show up on our noses and more pronounced jowls appear. Why? Because everything slides forward.
Here’s a test: Put your hands on the sides your face and push your skin back toward your ears. Is that t...
Your wedding day is one of the most exciting times of your life. Unfortunately, the planning (and drama) leading up to your big day can be extremely stressful. You’re supposed to look and feel your very best, but that’s tough to do when stress takes a toll on your skin.
The stress of planning a wedding can cause skin problems you normally would not have. Additionally, you’ve most likely started new medications, such as birth control, during this ...
Anytime we notice a new growth pop up on our skin, we likely have two reactions:
First, is this cancer?
Second, this looks bad — can I get rid of it?
If your skin growth turns out to be seborrheic keratosis, the answers are easy. No, it’s not cancer and, yes, it’s easy to remove.
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The saying, “If you want something done right, do it yourself,” may be true for many things – but not dermatology.
DIY skincare recipes and homemade skin treatments are tempting to try. After all, they (appear to) cost less, and you avoid a trip to the doctor. But in reality, you can do much more harm than good.
What’s done in a professional dermatologist’s office cannot be as easily recreated at home as you may think. Here are t...
If you have oily skin, you know just how hard it is to find the right makeup. Quality makeup for oily skin seems more like an illusion than an actual product we can purchase. Shelf after shelf of products claims to give us that matte finish and minimize our pores, but more often than not they leave us disappointed.
So what makes it so hard? Why is finding great makeup for oily, acne-prone skin such a dilemma?
How The Oil In Your Skin Affects Your Make...
As celebrities like the Kardashians have plumped up their lips, lip augmentation has quickly become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. But lip augmentation is not just for the “glamorous.”
Many women in their 20s-30s want plump lips. They often opt for a subtle lip augmentation to give their look a little boost. Elderly women also come in to treat thinning lips. And if they have kissing lines (a.k.a. straw lines or smoker’s lines), t...
Losing your crisp jawline can show your age like nothing else. But because it happens gradually, it’s hard to recognize in yourself.
If you’re wondering if it’s time to get rid of your jowls, try this quick test: Pull up a picture of yourself from 10 years ago and compare it to a recent photo. Or just hold up that old picture next to your reflection in the mirror.
See a difference? Specifically, do you see two pronounced folds from the n...
Everywhere you click, a celebrity shares a face mask selfie or a beauty blogger posts a recipe for the face mask that will change your life. Who doesn’t want to see their blackheads disappear and feel fresh-faced in just a few minutes?!
But do face masks for acne even work? In short, kinda.
Which Types Of Face Masks Really Work?
Face masks are intended to open the pores, exfoliate skin, and reduce acne. To an extent, some face masks for oily skin can...