January 23, 2012
Acne can be embarrassing and depressing at any age, whether you suffer from it during your adolescence or develop it in adulthood. It can make you feel unattractive and self-conscious and leave you introverted and shy.
If you have acne it is important to deal with the problem as soon as possible, both to avoid damaging [...]
January 22, 2012
Thread veins can be a real pain; they appear when weakened blood vessels remain dilated so that red, purple or blue spidery lines can be seen through the surface of the skin. They can appear anywhere on the body, although the face and legs are commonly most affected.
They are thought to be caused by [...]
January 22, 2012
Rosacea can seem to appear out of nowhere, and even if you have enjoyed previously flawless skin, you could still be at risk from developing this chronic skin condition.
It can cause permanent flushing of the face, along with acne-like spots, thread veins and thickening of the skin. One of the most helpful things you can [...]
January 21, 2012
Kelly Osborne has been open about her desire to have her unwanted tattoos removed, and she has also recently been sharing her apprehensions about tattoo removal on Twitter as she has started the consultation process.
As she sat in the waiting room she tweeted her fears of the laser rather than the pain, but fellow celebrity [...]
January 21, 2012
A former white supremacist in New Zealand has sparked a debate over the funding of tattoo removal following his own removal treatment. The man, who had the word ‘skinhead’ tattooed across his forehead while in prison, has received donations from various sources, including a local radio DJ in order to get his offensive tattoo removed.
The [...]
January 20, 2012
It can be incredibly disheartening and frustrating to find your skin covered in crusty pimples and pustules, and the temptation to pick and squeeze them can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, doing this can cause existing spots to become infected and inflamed, thus increasing the risk of scarring.
Acne-prone skin needs to be treated with care, using gentle [...]
January 20, 2012
Black skin can be vulnerable to hyper pigmentation following injury or inflammation. Even relatively small lesions, such as those caused by spots or scratches can result in much darker areas of skin on the site of the injury that can be noticeable in contrast with the surrounding skin.
These marks tend to take a long time [...]
January 19, 2012
Ageing skin can bring unwelcome changes to your appearance: wrinkles and fine lines can appear as collagen production and skin renewal decreases, while excess melanin production and reduced regulation can result in darker patches of skin often referred to as liver spots.
These hyper pigmented areas can appear anywhere on the body, although those that are [...]
January 19, 2012
According to the rumours currently doing the rounds about Beyoncé and her life as a new mother, the pop star has now left hospital to go home with her new arrival. Unlike many of us, she is in a position to make sure she suffers as little as possible from the demands of motherhood; she [...]
January 18, 2012
All types of scar can cause cosmetic problems that can affect a person’s self-confidence and even affect their quality of life. Keloid scars can be especially problematic, due to their appearance and the way they grow.
Keloid scars are not dangerous, although they can cause discomfort, severe itching and even pain. Depending on the site of [...]
