Having dark spots on your body or on your face can cause self-consciousness about your skin. Dark areas are caused by hyperpigmentation, which occurs when some areas of the skin have more melanin than others, according to MedlinePlus. Dark areas...
Wrinkles occur naturally as your skin thins out and loses fat, moisture and elasticity with age, according to the Mayo Clinic. Your genes are the primary factor that determines your skin texture, but your daily habits and skin-care regimen can...
Looking good in your 50s requires a savvy combination of aging gracefully and defying your calendar age. Your 50s are when bad beauty behaviors--like smoking, soaking up too much sun or over-processing your hair--can start to show up, so you may...
Rising hormone levels, clogged pores and bacteria all conspire to cause acne, an inflammatory skin condition characterized by pimples or blemishes. The condition is most common during the teen years, but can continue well into your 30s or 40s,...
Teen skin can be temperamental. One day it is relatively smooth and clear, but the next it is decorated by a new crop of blackheads and pimples. Since about 85 percent of teens have at least some acne breakouts from time to time, skin blemishes...
Acne can leave behind obnoxious scars, especially if you scratch at or pick your pimples while they are still healing, says dermatologist Jeannette Graf. While these scars typically fade on their own, you can help reduce their appearance by...
Visible veins on your nose, either red or blue in color, are called spider veins. Spider veins on the face and nose can be an inherited condition, but according to the American Academy of Dermatology, the exact cause of spider veins is not clear....
According to TEMOS Consulting, sensitive skin, characterized by thin, fine-textured skin that tends to be dry and delicate, affects more than 40 percent of Americans. Dr. David J. Leffell of Yale School of Medicine notes that sensitive skin easily...
As you age you may develop fine lines and notice an increase in the size of your pores. Dr. David E. Bank, a dermatologist in New York, states that when your skin slows down its production of collagen, you lose firmness and elasticity in your...
Chronic acne can sometimes leave red or brown spots after the blemishes clear. The American Academy of Dermatology asserts that these spots are not actually scars but "post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation." While they will eventually fade on their...
Forehead wrinkles -- along with sagging skin and a dull-looking complexion -- can crop up as you get older. The intensity of fine lines and other signs of aging on your face depend on genetics, skin type and your lifelong exposure to...
Scars result from trauma done to your skin, either because of a cut, wound or an acne blemish, and they are a natural step in your skin's healing process. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, most scars fade over time, and the more...
Lines on the forehead and permanent furrows near your brows can be a normal aspect of aging, but they also may develop from overexposure to the sun, or simply due to your normal facial expressions if raising your eyebrows or frowning is part of...
If your skin is naturally pale, redness caused by broken blood vessels, irritation or breakouts is more noticeable than it might be on someone with naturally darker skin, explains "Cosmopolitan" magazine. That increased visibility is due to both...
Pimples, a form of acne, are inflamed elevations in your skin that arise when the pores clog with dead skin cells, oil and bacteria. Pimples aren't usually a serious threat to your health, but they may be painful and cause you emotional anguish if...
Facial skin becomes dry when it is depleted of oil or water, often occurring as a result of aging skin or a dry climate, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Although dry skin isn't usually a serious problem, it can appear wrinkled...
Over 14 million Americans share a skin condition that appears as blotches of discolored skin, collectively called an uneven skin tone. According to Dermalogica, an informational site created by the International Dermal Institute, the patchy brown...
The dark red pimple scars you notice after lesions heal aren't really scars -- that's the good news, says the American Academy of Dermatology. The bad news is that this condition, as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, can take months to fade...
Age and accumulated sun damage can lead to brown spots or areas of hyperpigmentation, says the magazine Marie Claire. According to dermatologist Hilary L. Reich, M.D., brown spots that appear on your face, hands and chest are often the first signs...
A good skin care routine always starts with a clean face. Once your face is clean, there are additional steps you can take to protect and maintain a healthy complexion. At the 2009 American Academy of Dermatology's SKIN conference, dermatologist...
Blushing is an abrupt reddening of the facial skin, neck or chest caused by a dilation of blood vessels. According to the MedlinePlus website, it is the body's natural response to extreme emotions such as excitement, anger or embarrassment. In...
Collagen is composed of fibers of protein in the skin. These tiny fibers strengthen, connect and support the skin, helping it to look supple and smooth. When collagen is lacking, the skin can appear thin and be more prone to signs of aging, such...
Dark scars can develop on black skin after a cut or other injury, and this is known as postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. The American Academy of Dermatology states that while people with all skin tones can develop this kind of scarring, it is...
The odds aren't in your favor that you'll escape acne. The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that 85 percent of people experience acne at some point during their lives. It appears in various forms, such as pimples, cysts or nodules and...
Skin tends to becomes oily when there is an excess supply of a substance called sebum that serves to protect the skin and keep it moist. Oily skin is more apt to develop acne, according to the Mayo Clinic. Products that contain salicylic acid or...
Dry facial skin can become irritated if left untreated. For women, applying makeup may prove difficult, as you have to carefully apply just the right amount to avoid patches. For men, shaving can prove to be a difficult task. Fortunately there are...
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, and its incidence is on the rise. Melanoma is caused by damage to melanocytes, the cells that give color to the skin, hair and eyes, according to the American Academy of Dermatologists. It begins on...
The Skinceuticals Gel Peel is a superficial acid peel designed to minimize the appearance of surface lines, smooth out rough skin texture, aid in clearing acne, and help fade hyperpigmentation. The combination of glycolic and lactic acids removes...
Collagen is the protective fiber that serves as the connective tissue in the body. Made of protein, collagen contains large amount of two amino acids, according to the George Mateljan Foundation. Hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine provide collagen...
