You look down one day and notice some unexplained bruising on your arms. You vaguely remember bumping your arm, but it looks as if you had a major injury. What’s going on? It could be actinic purpura.Known as actinic, senile, or solar purpura, this condition leaves flat, dark … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Spider Veins on Your Legs, Face, & Feet
Spider veins can creep up on anyone. For some, these veins are a hereditary problem where your valves aren’t working effectively. For those with extreme vein problems, you usually have severe blood flow issues and need to see a specialist. But for the rest of us, spider veins aren’t dangerous — … [Read more...]
Laser Treatment for the Removal of Dark Spots
Laser light treatment is a flash, similar to a camera flash. The frequency of that light is best absorbed by the dark pigmented spots in the skin. The surrounding light skin, which is not pigmented, does not pick up that light very well, so the dark pigmented cells absorb virtually all of the … [Read more...]
Living With Melasma: Treatments & Triggers
Dealing with melasma is tough. This hormone-related pigmentation on your forehead, cheeks, and chin is cosmetically frustrating, and stays the course. These areas don’t get blotchy as they darken, but they look different than the rest of your skin tone. Plus, they’re hard to cover up with makeup and … [Read more...]
How to Treat A Sunburn: 4 Tricks For Soothing Sunburn Relief
You’re enjoying the outdoors and staying in the water (because we all know that’s the only way to stay cool in the Texas heat!) but before you know it, you’ve burned. Maybe you missed an area when you applied your sunscreen. Maybe you didn’t reapply like you know you should. Or perhaps you … [Read more...]
Here’s What Really Happens to Your Skin When You Get a Sunburn
Few things sting worse than a sunburn. But at least it's over in a couple of days, right? Wrong. The burns may fade quickly, but the damage they cause never goes away completely. Sunburns are just a symptom of severe skin cell damage. And knowing that sun damaged skin leads to cancer, there's no … [Read more...]
[VIDEO] Skin Cancer Awareness: Who’s Got Your Back?
Think applying sunscreen to your back is easy? The American Academy of Dermatology used a UV camera to show how much skin people really miss when applying their own sunscreen. Check out the video below and remember: friends don't let friends apply sunscreen to their own backs! Source: American … [Read more...]
[INFOGRAPHIC] The Dermatologist Recommended Skincare Routine (That Anyone Can Do!)
How often do you wash your face? Are you applying sunscreen every morning before you step out the door? If you aren't following a proper skincare routine, you could be adding years to your skin's appearance! Use this skincare routine recommended by Dr. Plott to fight wrinkles and protect your … [Read more...]
How to Protect Your Skin From Winter Sun Damage
Unless we’re hitting the slopes, most of us don’t think about sun protection in the winter months. After all, we’re not usually outside for extended periods of time and we’re covered up when we are. Who gets burned when it’s cold outside? Actually, quite a few of us. A Sunburn in the … [Read more...]
The Truth About Tanning [Infographic]
Have you ever heard that getting a base tan is a safer way get darker skin? It's a common myth, but far from the truth! The CDC just released a great infographic showing some of the common myths about tanning and skin cancer. Check out the infographic below and be sure to let us know which … [Read more...]
