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 [...]
January 18, 2012
It is possible to beat active acne, but the spots and pustules can leave behind an unwelcome and unsightly reminder that can take years to fade away. The inflammation caused by the blemishes can leave the area of affected skin reddened and marked, making camouflage necessary in order to even out skin tone.
The other problem [...]
January 17, 2012
Various recent articles in the press have been using computer-generated images to demonstrate the ageing effects of alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity and sun-damage. Most people who see them are shocked by the dramatic changes that these factors can have on the appearance of the skin.
These changes are gradual, however, and for those who are already [...]
January 17, 2012
A sixteen year old girl from Wales caused a bit of a storm when she decided to have a tattoo done as a dare with her friends. Although she managed to hide it from her family for a couple of weeks, her mother was furious when she eventually found out and has tried to take [...]
January 16, 2012
A combination of microdermabrasion therapy and laser treatment can be used to address a number of problems that can affect your skin.
It can be used to remove stretch marks, acne scars and for pigmentation treatment, but what does it actually involve?
Microdermabrasion involves using a hand-held device that directs a stream of very fine, medical-grade crystals [...]
January 15, 2012
Unemployment in Spain is at record levels at the moment, meaning that competition for jobs is becoming more and more intense. An unexpected consequence of this is a steep rise in the demand for tattoo removal procedures.
And yet, it stands to reason. Although celebrity culture and society in general seem to have become more accepting [...]
January 15, 2012
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is caused by a hormone imbalance in women where they produce excessive amounts of male hormones. As a result, the menstrual cycle can be affected; problems with acne can develop as well as patterns of facial and body hair growth that are more typical of males.
Increased body hair on the face, chest [...]
January 14, 2012
Actor Mark Wahlberg has decided to set an example to his children and get his tattoos removed. Despite the fact that his tattoos all have meaning and importance for him, he has come to the conclusion that is he doesn’t want his children to get them, he has to get rid of his own.
He has [...]
January 14, 2012
The relief at finding a treatment for your active acne that actually works may be diminished when you realise that once the inflammation has subsided, you are left with pitted marks on your face that won’t go away.
Acne scars tend to assume this pitted appearance because the infection associated with acne actually destroys skin tissue [...]
January 13, 2012
Birthmarks come in different sizes, shapes and colours and can appear anywhere on the body, although it is more common to find them on the face. They are usually present from birth, and can be divided into two broad groups: those caused by excessive pigmentation (café au lait spots, moles etc.) and those caused by [...]
