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Skin Cancer Treatment: Managing The Biopsy Process

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Scan cancer is the general name for a cancer that targets skin cells. However, when it comes to everything from a patient's prognosis to their treatment, identifying the exact type and stage of cancer is critical. Before beginning any skin cancer treatment regimen, your healthcare provider will likely order a biopsy first for this reason. Since an informed patient is the best patient, learn more about what to expect during the biopsy process.

5 April 2023

How to Recover from Botox Injections

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Botox is a treatment that temporarily paralyzes the muscles and is popular among both men and women. Besides reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, Botox can relieve headaches, decrease sweating, and treat an overactive bladder. While you do not have to take time off work after Botox injections, it is still important to take care of yourself. Here are a few tips to successfully recover from Botox injections.

14 November 2022

Everything You Need To Know About Laser Hair Removal

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Everyone has a stray hair now and then, but for some people, larger areas of unwanted hair exist. If you're bothered by excess hair on your face or body, you may be considering laser hair removal.  What is laser hair removal? Laser hair removal is a popular method of hair removal that uses lasers to target and remove unwanted hair. It is a cosmetic procedure that uses a strong beam of light to target the roots of hair follicles.

6 June 2022

Rosacea Treatment: What You Should Know

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Rosacea is a condition in which your skin reddens due to a number of different reasons, including outside sources such as food or drinks, extreme hot and cold, or from internal things such as stress or hormones. Rosacea may present itself as just a red rash on your skin, or you may have pustules, which are pus filled bumps that may appear like acne. You may also have visible blood vessels along with the redness.

11 January 2022

Pimples Coming In Clusters? What You Can Do

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When you get tiny pimples on your face and they come in as a cluster, not just one pimple here or there, it may not be pimples at all. Instead, it could be a number of other things that are causing you this type of acne on your face. These small bumps may fade over a few days, only to return again later. This type of cluster acne can be treated, and there are things you can do to help with the treatment.

17 June 2021

It's All About Your Skin: How To Avoid Eczema Flareups This Winter

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If you suffer from eczema, you are likely worried about winter flare-ups. There's just something about winter weather that causes eczema to worsen. Unfortunately, because you have to wear heavy clothing during the winter, your skin can feel dry and painful. The dry air doesn't help either. Here are four steps that can help you avoid winter eczema flareups. Change Out of Wet Clothes Quickly It's not uncommon to get caught in rain or snow storms during the winter.

4 September 2018

3 Ways To Protect Yourself From UV Radiation After Skin Cancer Removal Surgery

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If your doctor has discovered melanoma or another form of skin cancer on your body and you need it surgically removed, your aftercare is just as important as the skin cancer treatment surgery itself. Caring for your skin and protecting it from the sun can help quicken the healing process and reduce the likelihood of scarring. However, wearing sunscreen over surgical incisions typically isn't recommended by doctors. Here are three other ways to protect your skin from the sun while you heal.

22 September 2017

Solutions For Your Itchy Skin Problem

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If your skin feels itchy all the time, you do not necessarily have to live with it. There might be something wrong with your skin and you will need to treat it in order to banish the itching for good.  Anti-Itch Creams A quick solution to itchy skin is to use an anti-itch cream. Simply rub the cream over the area that is itchy. This is best used for itches that are very extreme.

30 August 2017

4 Ways To Help Deal With A Psoriasis Flare Up

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Psoriasis is a common skin condition where skin cells begin to build up at a high rate, which creates areas of scaly skin that can be very dry and itchy. While psoriasis is not dangerous, those who suffer from the condition can experience discomfort and a decrease in self-confidence during a psoriasis flare up. Luckily, if you have psoriasis, there are a number of things that you can do to help promote the healing of your skin and decrease the length of a psoriasis flare up, such as:

13 August 2017

3 Ways Your Dermatologist Can Get Rid Of Your Skin Tags

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While you can find various home remedies for removing skin tags, you should be cautious about trying to get rid of them yourself. You might cause an infection or leave a scar, and that would be even worse than dealing with the tag you have now. Also, home methods can be painful, and they may not even work. A dermatologist can quickly remove a skin tag in a safe way, even if it is close to your eye.

18 July 2017