Have you noticed dry, rough patches on your skin as you get older? You might call them sunspots or age spots, but they are actually known as actinic keratosis. Caused by sun exposure, this condition causes skin cells to become overgrown and form bumpy tan, brown, or pink areas. Actinic keratosis is characterized by raised […]
Chemical peels are a safe and quick way to help rejuvenate the skin. While there are a number of different types, the general technique is to use a chemical solution to remove older dead skin on the surface, which is peeled away to reveal the more youthful newer skin cells underneath. This process is not […]
Shingles, also called herpes zoster, affects one in three Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This condition is a viral infection characterized by an itchy, painful rash. It can occur in anyone who has had chickenpox, and outbreaks occur when the varicella-zoster virus, which causes both illnesses, is reactivated in the […]
Balding is a natural and extremely common part of the aging process. Statistics from the American Hair Loss Association show that roughly two-thirds of men will experience some hair loss by the time they turn 35, while a full 85 percent will see significant thinning by their 50th birthday. Balding does not happen all at […]
