If you’re tired of seeing fine lines, acne scars, sun spots or dark patches every time you look in the mirror, you may be considering getting a chemical peel. In this procedure, a mixture of acids is applied to the skin to slough off the top layers and reveal the smoother, more even-toned skin beneath.
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Can You Do a Chemical Peel at Home?
Whether you shop for skin care products at your dermatologist’s office, a high-end beauty store or your local pharmacy, you’ve probably noticed that nearly every brand now offers a chemical peel you can do yourself at home. The promises seem almost too good to be true: Just apply as directed and you could see improvements
[Read More]How to Treat Peeling Skin After a Sunburn
If a day at the beach, in the pool, on the boat or in the yard has turned you into a lobster, you can be pretty sure of what comes next, in a few days or a week after the initial sunburn: peeling skin. And with it, perhaps, a strong temptation to pull off the
[Read More]Chemical Peels
Chemical Peels Call (877) 544-3880 Make An Appointment Our Services Find a Location Meet Our Providers Insurance Accepted Chemical Peels What Can a Chemical Peel Do? How Are Chemical Peels Performed? What Should I Expect After Treatment? Are There Complications? What Are the Limitations of Chemical Peels? Chemical peeling is used to improve the skin’s
[Read More]What to Expect from a Chemical Peel
With the new year upon us, are you ready to reduce the appearance of sun damage, wrinkles, skin discoloration, or acne scars for a healthier, clearer, and brighter complexion? If so, skin-resurfacing with a chemical peel may be a right choice for you. Types of chemical peels Depending on the results you’d like to see,
[Read More]Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation Call (877) 544-3880 Make An Appointment Our Services Find a Location Meet Our Providers Insurance Accepted Hyperpigmentation: Types & Treatments What is hyperpigmentation? Types of hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation in dark skin Hyperpigmentation treatments Regardless of how well you take care of your skin, chances are you have some areas of discoloration, particularly on areas of
[Read More]Breast Cancer Skin Changes to Watch For
Imagine you notice one of your breasts has become red and feels warm to the touch. Or the skin looks different — say, pebbly, like an orange peel. You do the smart thing and make an appointment with a dermatologist, expecting to go home with a prescription for a skin cream. But it’s possible you
[Read More]4 Hidden Risk Factors for Skin Cancer
Research has shed plenty of light on what makes some people more susceptible to skin cancer — having fair skin or multiple moles, using tanning beds and getting too much unprotected sun exposure, for example. But you may be at increased risk for melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancer without knowing it if you have one of
[Read More]Treating Acne in Dark Skin
Acne is no fun for anyone, but acne in Black skin and other skin of color often poses a special challenge. Inflammation from inflammatory acne — or even some harsh products used to treat acne — can leave behind dark spots, known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), which often last longer than the acne itself. “Sometimes the treatment
[Read More]How to Get Rid of Acne Scars
Acne is double trouble: First there’s the ugly blemishes. Then, in many cases, there are the scars that result. If you’re wondering whether it’s possible to get rid of acne scars, or at least make them less noticeable, the answer is yes. The best acne scar treatment depends on your skin tone and the type
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