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What to Do If You Notice a Suspicious Mole
Moles are common but some moles are not just harmless. In some situations, a mole can be a sign of a deadly skin cancer. If you notice a mole that is on your body, you need to make sure to observe it carefully. Does it appear to be changing or growing? Is it irregular in shape? What color is it...
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Addressing Broken Facial Capillaries
Are small, red and purple veins on your face plaguing you? You are not alone; burst capillaries (spider veins) happen to many people, and for many reasons. Genetics play a part in the problem, as do conditions like rosacea, sun damage, trauma, and the natural process of age. Broken facial capillaries are more common as we age because our skin...
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Never Fear Lip Fillers
If you have ever looked at your lips and wished they were fuller, and then thought about having something done about that wish, you may have also resisted the urge because you fear the consequences. When people think of lip plumping, fillers, and related procedures, they often picture celebrities whose obvious lip changes are quite dramatic. However, filler can be...
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Self-Exams for Skin Cancer Prevention
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that you do a head-to-toe self-examination of your skin every month, so you can find any new, or changing lesions that might be cancerous or precancerous. Over time, you get to know your skin better, which makes it easier to spot changes. These checks don’t generally take very long and they are essential.Skin cancers are...
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Chemical Peels: Overview
Do you wish that you could simply peel signs of aging from your skin? Dermatologists use chemical peels to do just this. A chemical peel can diminish many signs of aging on the face, as well as the hands, neck, and chest. Chemical peels also treat some other skin conditions. Dermatologists use chemical peels to treat some types of...
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Skin Care Checklist
Developing a skin care routine is extremely important to make sure that you are able to keep your skin both looking healthy and feeling healthy. There are different things that you should be sure to include in your skin care routine to protect your appearance and to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer and other problems. One of the...
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Restylane for Dark Circles Under Your Eyes
You probably know that those dark circles under your eyes are more prominent when you’re exhausted, but this is not the only cause. Genetics and allergies are significant factors as well. So, what causes those dark circles? Why They Appear The layer of skin beneath your eyes is thin and reveals blood vessels more clearly than any other area of...
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Resolve to Wear Sunscreen
From the beginning of the year to the end, your skin will be exposed to more sunlight than you may imagine. Even if you don’t spend much time outdoors, or in direct sunlight at all, or you never get sunburned at any time in the year, your skin is still exposed. That is why you hear so often that you...
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Broad Based Light (BBL) Treatments for Aging
As we age, our skin begins to show it at some point. Our skin tone changes and becomes uneven, we get suns spots, and more. There is no shame in it; it is perfectly natural. However, it is also natural to want to change these things. Broad Based Light (BBL) is capable of treating a number of age-related skin conditions...
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New Year, New Skin: Start the Year with Healthier Skin
The new year is a new start. It’s a chance to start fresh, which is a primary reason why we make New Year’s Resolutions—to inspire us to do better, be better, and take advantage of what the coming year has to offer. People often make resolutions to take better care of their health, so why not include healthier skin in...
