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Understanding the Importance of Age Spots Treatments

We often associate the sun with some of our best memories. Being under the sun means gaining access to a source of light, warmth, and vitamin D. However, too much sun can irritate and regrettably damage the skin. Too much sun exposure can cause sunburns, fine wrinkles, and even the growth of cancerous cells. The …

Is Acne Seasonal?

Skin concerns are prominent among people of all age, sizes, and looks. Keeping up with skincare routines can certainly be a task, and it isn’t uncommon to suffer from acne and other irritating conditions. Many patients fear acne due to the appearance it can give the skin; the red spots and blotches can take …

How to Identify Cancerous Moles

When you see a new mole appear on your skin, it can be easy to immediately assume the worst. However, before you start stressing that your new mole is cancerous, it is wise to learn how to identify cancerous moles from the non-cancerous ones. Remember, only your doctor can make a firm diagnosis, so make …

New Promising Melasma Treatment Offers Lasting Results

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Epione Medical Corporation, a Beverly Hills-based, state-of-the-art laser and aesthetic surgery center, announced today that it has developed a combination treatment that may permanently reduce, and in most cases eliminate, the pigmentation condition known as melasma or pregnancy mask. Using Blue Light Therapy and Coolaser, both FDA-approved lasers exclusive to Epione, the center has treated more than 300 patients and achieved long lasting results.

The Long-Term Benefits of Sunscreen

Many celebrities and models admit that their number one beauty secret is to wear sunscreen. Wearing sunscreen has long been the advice of many mothers, but there really is more to wearing sunscreen than a lot of people give thought to. Sunscreen use is important, and not just on sunny and warm days.

Face Taping – Does it Work?

With all the cosmetic procedures for getting rid of wrinkles, most people don’t think of tape as their first choice. However, facial taping is a technique used by Hollywood actresses to keep their faces tight and wrinkle free. However, the question remains whether tape actually works in the long run?

Psoriasis

According to the Nation Institutes of Health Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting), non-contagious, skin disease of scaling and inflammation that affects greater than 3 percent of the United States population, or more than 5 million adults. There are five types of psoriasis of which plaque is the most common. Typical symptoms for plaque psoriasis include: