Cosmetic Procedures and Lip Augmentation So you want to improve the appearance of your lips? You’ve got your reasons. Plumping your pucker often improves self-confidence and sexual confidence. The good news is that you have many options to improve the appearance of your lips. The methods we discuss here also reduce fine lines and wrinkles...
What is a cyst? A cyst is a noncancerous, sac-like structure filled with fluid A cyst is a noncancerous, sac-like structure filled with fluid or gelatinous material that may form on the skin or within the body. Cysts may occur anywhere in the body; most frequently, they develop in the skin, ovaries, breast, or kidneys....
Facts you should know about an actinic keratosis An actinic keratosis is a small, rough spot occurring on sun-exposed skin. Actinic keratoses are also known as a solar keratoses. Actinic keratoses occur most commonly in fair-skinned people after years of sun exposure. Common locations for actinic keratoses are the face, scalp, ears, back of the...
What is a wart? Share Your Story A wart is a small growth with a rough texture that can resemble a solid blister or a small cauliflower. Human papillomaviruses (HPV) cause warts, which can grow on any part of the skin. Some HPV types are associated with the development of malignancy. Many warts resolve spontaneously...
Facts you should know about sclerotherapy During the sclerotherapy procedure, your doctor injects a chemical into your vein to obliterate it. During the sclerotherapy procedure, a health care professional injects chemicals into smaller veins, which damage the inner lining and produce a clot. As the clot is reabsorbed, the vessel is permanently obliterated. The choice...
Introduction Are sit-ups just not giving you the taut tummy you desire? If you’ve got a little too much flab or excess skin in your abdomen that won’t diminish with diet or exercise, you may want to consider an abdominoplasty, popularly referred to as a “tummy tuck.” This procedure flattens your abdomen by removing extra...
What is cellulitis? Cellulitis may affect the normal skin, although it is usually preceded by a skin break or crack including the ones caused by an injury or surgery. Cellulitis is a type of skin infection caused by bacteria. It is a common but serious skin condition that needs urgent medical attention. In the United...
Are skin rashes contagious? Share Your Story Picture of Molluscum Contagiosum a Contagious Skin Disease There are contagious and noncontagious skin rashes. To make this broad topic more manageable, the following is a list of general categories of rashes that are considered noncontagious: Seborrheic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis Contact dermatitis Stasis dermatitis Psoriasis Nummular eczema Drug...
Cyst facts Picture of a ganglion cyst. Skin cysts are closed sac-like or capsule structures that may be filled with semisolid material, gaseous material, or liquid. There are several causes of cysts, including genetic, infectious, and other causes that result in hundreds of types of cysts. Risk factors for developing a cyst are related to...
Applying some cosmetics can be bothersome, especially if you have a physical condition that makes it difficult (cataracts, severe arthritis, etc.) There’s help in a procedure known as micropigmentation. With this procedure, a trained doctor or specialist can inject iron oxide pigment into the middle layer of your skin (the dermis) for results that last...