Itchiness Dullness Darker under-eye circles Sunken eyes “Shadows” around the face (especially under the eyes and around the nose) Increased incidence or appearance of fine lines and surface wrinkles Common Causes: External factors such as weather, physical dehydration, diet or product use. It’s essentially a lack of water within the… Read More
Common Types Plaque Psoriasis This is the most common type. About 8 in 10 people diagnosed with psoriasis have this kind. Plaque psoriasis causes raised, inflamed, red skin covered with silvery, white scales. These patches may itch, burn and crack and bleed. It can appear anywhere on your… Read More
personal history of allergies sensitivity to allergens, such as dust mites, pollen, animal dander, and molds food allergies, including cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts, and soy history of asthma or hay fever commonly occurs in three stages and may lie dormant between each stage (infancy, childhood, adulthood)… Read More
Fine Lines. Thinning of the Skin, Dryness & Dehydration, Deep/abnormal wrinkling,Sagging, laxity and loss of elasticity, Hyperpigmentation, Telangiectasias, Enlargement of pores, Coarsening of skin Read More
Intrinsic aging Intrinsic aging refers to the physiological breakdown that occurs naturally due to genetics and the passage of time. As skin ages, there is a natural loss of adipose (fat) tissue and a shrinking of the bones. The dermis thins by an average of 20% as we age and… Read More
UV-induced hypopigmentation This type of hypopigmentation is typically intermingled with hyperpigmentation. There are no available treatments to re-pigment the white lesions, but the reduction of the surrounding hyperpigmentation will usually make the hypopigmentation appear less noticeable. Read More
Grades of Acne Acne simplex Grade I – considered acne simplex and may include open or closed comedones. Inflammatory lesions and cysts are not typically seen. Scarring is unlikely in acne simplex as the lesions tend to be superficial; however, patient excoriation may lead to hyperpigmentation or texture changes. Grade… Read More
UV-induced hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation that is considered UV-induced can be caused by overexposure to sun, tanning beds, and fluorescent and ambient lighting. This type of hyperpigmentation usually presents as diffuse spots or macules that are evenly distributed around the face. This is also referred to as actinic hyperpigmentation. Hormonally-induced hyperpigmentation:… Read More