Acne is one of the most common, damaging and challenging skin conditions for men and women of all ages. Even people who were fortunate enough to have clear skin throughout their teenage years can suddenly develop acne later in life. Acne results from the obstruction and inflammation of the

A common complaint from patients is the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. Some dark circles can be the result of shadows from bulging under-eye fat (bags under the eye) or from under-eye hollowness. Under-eye hollowness can be caused by either a weak cheek bone and deficient orbital rim

A chemical peel treatment is a procedure that involves the application of a chemical to the face, neck or hands. A predefined chemical solution is applied to the area to be treated to diminish imperfections by peeling away the skin’s top layers. It also stimulates the production of new

Today, the word Botox usually brings only one thought to mind: wrinkle reduction. However, you may or may not know that Botox, or Botulinum Toxin Type A, is a derivative of botulism; a substance sometimes more associated with horror than help. Botulism, a toxic bacterium, has been known to

A chemical peel is a facial resurfacing technique that uses a chemical solution to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. It involves the application of toxic chemical solutions to the skin in a controlled manner, producing controlled tissue death and

Spider Vein Treatments: Sclerotherapy – Sclerotherapy is the most common treatment for spider veins. During this procedure at The Center for Advanced Dermatology, Dr. Holy injects a chemical solution into the spider veins with a very fine needle, causing them to slowly shrink, collapse and eventually disappear. The procedure is

Spider veins, known medically as telangiectasia or venulectasias, are a mild form of varicose veins that appear on the surface of the skin as thin red, purple lines often in web-like patterns. Spider veins commonly appear on the surface of the thighs, calves and ankles but can also appear

Dry skin is a very common condition characterized by a lack of the appropriate amount of water in the epidermis, the most superficial layer of the skin. While dry skin tends to affect males and females equally, older individuals are typically much more prone to dry skin. The skin

SilkPeel is one of the most advanced and dynamic skin treatments available today. SilkPeel features a revolutionary new form of exfoliation known as Dermalinfusion. SilkPeel is a type of microdermabrasion, with the drying effect of the traditional aluminum-based crystals and the hydrating effect of liquid solution delivery. Standard microdermabrasion

Dermatitis treatments vary depending on the cause: Contact dermatitis. Treatment consists primarily of identifying the cause of the rash and then avoiding it. Sometimes creams containing hydrocortisone or other stronger steroidal creams with or without wet dressings may help relieve redness and itching. It can take as long as