Medically Reviewed By: Brian Klein, PA-C If you’re bruising easily, even when you don’t remember banging yourself, you’re not alone, especially if your younger days are behind you. Often, the answer to “why do I bruise so easily?” is thin skin. “In many cases, easy bruising is due to normal skin aging,” said Brian Klein,
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How to Get Rid of Milia Without Scarring Your Skin
Medically reviewed By: Ted Schiff, MD If you’ve noticed tiny white or yellow bumps on your face, you may have assumed they were whiteheads. But if the bumps are much firmer than whiteheads and aren’t inflamed, chances are you have milia. Since you can’t pop them like a pimple, the question is how to get
[Read More]Sleep and Skin: The Benefits of Beauty Sleep
Most of us have joked about needing our beauty sleep, but is beauty sleep a real thing? When it comes to the skin, the answer is an unequivocal yes. While you log the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night, your skin gets busy repairing the damage it incurred during the day. The
[Read More]From Stains to Allergies: Hair Dye Tips to Save Your Skin
Medically reviewed by: Camila Yepes, PA-C Dyeing your hair is a fun way to change up your look or keep the grays from showing. But for some people, it’s not as simple as dyeing, rinsing and enjoying. For those with a hair dye allergy or sensitive skin, itching and inflammation can take the fun away.
[Read More]Mole Removal: Your Questions Answered
Medically Reviewed By: Kelli Bryant, MD Moles, also called nevi, are sometimes considered beauty marks. But if you have a mole — especially a facial mole — that’s more of an eyesore, or if a mole is easily irritated by clothing or gets snagged on jewelry, chances are you’d rather be rid of it. Can you
[Read More]What Is a Nurse Practitioner and What Do They Do?
Medical Review By: Dr. Ted Schiff Many dermatology practices are staffed with multiple types of providers, including board-certified dermatologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. What exactly is a nurse practitioner, and what are they qualified to do? Unlike a registered nurse (RN), a nurse practitioner can diagnose and manage health conditions. RNs have an associate degree
[Read More]How to Prevent Varicose Veins: 11 Tips From a Vein Expert
Medical Review By: Luke Maj, MD, MHA Varicose veins aren’t pretty, and they can ache and itch. Unfortunately, if they run in your family, there’s probably no way to prevent them entirely, but you can take steps — literally and figuratively — to keep your legs looking smoother for longer “Some risk factors for varicose
[Read More]How to Remove Gel Nail Polish at Home
Medical Review By: Alissa O’Brien, MD There’s a lot to love about gel manicures, particularly their durability. Unlike a traditional manicure, which can chip in just a few days, gel manicures can last for up to four weeks. The downside is that gel nail polish adheres to the nails so strongly that it can’t be wiped
[Read More]How to Get Rid of Hormonal Acne
Medical Review By: John Minni, DO Getting acne in your twenties, thirties or forties seems unfair, but blame your hormones. “Hormonal acne, or adult acne, is more common than you’d think,” said John Minni, DO, a board-certified dermatologist at Water’s Edge Dermatology. “In my practice, there are times when the number of adult patients I
[Read More]Laser Hair Removal vs. IPL Hair Removal vs. Electrolysis
Medical Review By:Alyse Penninger If you’re tired of shaving, plucking or waxing, you may want to get rid of unwanted facial or body hair more permanently. But which method should you choose: laser hair removal, intense pulsed light (IPL) hair removal or electrolysis? The answer depends on several factors, including the color of the hair,
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