Medically reviewed by: Luke Maj, MD When you think of compression socks, you might picture the thick, ugly garments your grandma used to wear. But today’s compression socks and compression stockings aren’t just for elderly adults with bad circulation. In fact, even athletes wear them. Whether you’re a man or a woman, if you stand for
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Restless Leg Syndrome: Could Your Veins Be the Cause?
Medically reviewed by: Luke Maj, MD At night, when the rest of your body is ready to slip into sleep, do your legs become decidedly awake? In people with restless leg syndrome (RLS), a deeply uncomfortable sensation in the legs causes an overwhelming urge to move them. Minutes or even seconds after you wriggle, shake or
[Read More]Crepey Skin: What Causes It and How to Treat It
Medically reviewed by: Bebe Pajo, MD Firm but supple skin is one of the many gifts of youth that we don’t appreciate at the time but yearn for later. With age, skin becomes drier, thinner, looser and less elastic. In some people, these changes eventually give the skin the crinkly look of crepe paper. Crepey
[Read More]When to Worry About Varicose Veins
Medically reviewed by: Luke Maj, MD Twisted, rope-like, bulging, lumpy — even the description of varicose veins isn’t pretty. But are varicose veins dangerous, or are they just a cosmetic issue you can safely ignore? Here, a vein specialist at Water’s Edge Dermatology explains when to worry about varicose veins and why it’s smart to get
[Read More]Treating Skin Cancer on the Face: 4 Tips for Patients
Medically reviewed by: David Herold, MD Your face is usually the first part of you people see. It’s also one of the most sun-exposed areas of your body, and one of the most common places for skin cancer to develop. If you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer on the face, it’s important to find a
[Read More]Why Do My Legs Feel Heavy and Tired?
Medically reviewed by: Luke Maj, MD Over-exercising can exhaust your muscles to the point where your legs feel like they’re made of lead. But what if your legs feel heavy and weak all the time? Heaviness in the legs isn’t just an annoyance. It may be a symptom of a chronic medical condition involving poor circulation
[Read More]Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins: Your Questions Answered
Medically reviewed by: Luke Maj, MD When bathing suit season rolls around, every little imperfection on your legs suddenly becomes noticeable, including those squiggly red or purple veins known as spider veins. If you’ve researched how to get rid of spider veins, you probably have questions about sclerotherapy, the most used spider vein treatment. Read
[Read More]How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks
Medically reviewed by: Bebe Pajo, MD Many women have stretch marks, and some men do, too. These rippled, indented lines on the skin are harmless, but they do stand out. If the sight of them bothers you, you’ve probably Googled “how to get rid of stretch marks.” So, what’s the answer? “Unfortunately, there’s no way
[Read More]What Causes Itchy Palms?
Medically reviewed by: Julie Forero, DO The itchy palm superstition holds that if you have itchy palms, you’re about to experience good luck, come into money or meet someone new. But in reality, itching palms aren’t a sign of anything other than a skin or health condition that causes itching. So what causes itchy palms?
[Read More]What Is Sun Poisoning? A Guide to Sun Poisoning Symptoms and Treatment
Medically reviewed by: Ted Schiff, MD A regular sunburn is uncomfortable enough, but a severe sunburn, aka sun poisoning, can leave you feeling more than scorched. You may find yourself with intense pain, plus a fever and chills, along with nausea, dizziness and a headache. Some people also develop a sun poisoning rash. When it comes
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