If fine lines and wrinkles have started appearing at the corners of your eyes and lips, you're probably wondering how to get rid of them. Without resorting to surgery, you can diminish the look of those fine lines with glycolic acid, a mild...
Salicylic acid is an ingredient used in chemical peels. These treatments, which are safest and most effective when done by a dermatologist, may be just what you need to give your face a nicely polished appearance. But salicylic peels are very mild...
Stretch marks are marks that appear on the skin after it has been stretched at a fast pace. They are found on adults as well as children. According to Medline Plus, stretch marks are also known as striae atrophica or striae distensae. They can be...
A blackhead occurs when the opening of a pimple is widened and the bacteria, oil and dead skin cells clogging the pore is exposed to oxygen and turns a black or brown color. Daniel Kern of Acne.org explains that blackheads tend to last longer than...
Although healthy skin will usually shed dead skin cells, oil and dirt through its own natural exfoliation process, sometimes the pores can become clogged and congested, requiring a little intervention. There are several categories of affordable...
Light chemical peels can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, refresh skin's appearance and give skin a lovely glow. The uppermost layer of skin is made up of dry, dead, flattened skin cells. These cells provide protection against...
Scarring can develop for a number of reasons, including injury and acne. Many consider scarring, especially on the face, unsightly and seek ways to remove it. Depending on the depth of the scar, treatment options vary. Dermatologists offer...
Chemical peels are nonsurgical cosmetic procedures that are used to rejuvenate the skin, treat acne or acne scars, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and correct abnormal skin pigmentation. Your dermatologist may recommend a trichloroacetic acid...
Many people use chemical peels for skin rejuvenation or as an acne treatment. Learn about chemical peels from a doctor in this video on skin care.
