Did you know that skin cancer effects 1 in 5 Americans? Melanomas can develop anywhere on the skin, but they are more likely to start on the trunk (chest and back) in men and on the legs in women. The neck and face are other common sites. Melanomas most

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. It frequently affects teenagers but can also continue into or develop in adult life. Although common, many people do not know what acne is or what causes it. Acne occurs when the small pores on the surface of the skin

Wrinkles are a natural, unfortunate part of aging. There are, however, some things you can do to protect your skin and help delay the development of wrinkles. To properly prevent wrinkles, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the various types of wrinkles which can occur. There are

Botox is a nonsurgical treatment designed to reduce the fine lines and wrinkles that appear on the skin over time. Also known as Botulinum Toxin Type A, Botox is a muscle paralyzing neurotoxin. When injected into a predetermined area on the skin, the product will temporarily relax the muscle and

Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy is a non-invasive and non-ablative treatment that uses high intensity pulses of visible light to improve the appearance of skin problems such as: Vascular lesions including spider veins, port wine stains, broken facial veins, rosy cheeks, rosacea and red thread veins of the legs

Microdermabrasion is one of the easiest, safest and most effective anti-aging treatments you can get. The treatment exfoliates dead skin cells and leaves fresh skin in its place. As microdermabrasion is gaining in popularity and accessibility, it is important to understand the side effects that can happen with this

Dry Skin: Dry skin does not retain moisture or oils easily, often leading to the appearance of bumpy or flaky areas. Many individuals with dry skin say their skin feels tight and they often experience discoloration issues. People with dry skin can benefit from focusing on staying properly hydrated,

It is vital to understand the basic traits and needs of your skin in order to properly care for it. Depending on your genetic characteristics, you may fall within these 5 common skin types: Normal, Oily, Dry, Sensitive or Combination. Many of today’s skin care products are developed for

Sun spots, also called age spots or solar lentigines, are dark spots on the skin caused by direct, prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays or from artificial sources of ultraviolet rays, like from a tanning bed. As people age, sun spots most commonly appear on the backs

Wrinkles are creases, folds or ridges that form on the surface of the skin most commonly occuring with age. As we get older, inevitable results of the natural aging process cause noticeable changes to our face and bodies. Skin gets thinner and drier and loses elasticity that was once