William Rawson Ingrown hair is a benign skin condition characterized by hair growing inwards as the hair follicle penetrates the skin when the hair is cut. Thus, it happens after improper shaving and waxing when the tip of a hair sharpens and curls back into the skin. It can also grow sideways into the skin. Plus, accumulation … Read more
A skin tag is a tag of skin attached to the surface of the skin through a small, narrow stalk (pedunculated) that can develop on the neck, underarms, beneath the breasts, torso, eyelids, and groin. The condition is also known as acrochordon, cutaneous tag, Templeton skin tag, soft fibroma, fibroma molluscum, fibroepithelial polyp, and so … Read more
Age spots, also known as Sun Spots, Liver Spots, or Solar Lentigines are flat, light to dark brown spots appearing on skin due to years of exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun or use of tanning beds. Basically, these spots develop when the skin produces melanin in high concentrations on certain areas to … Read more
Blackheads are dark tiny bumps on skin. They are a mild type of acne and are medically known as open comedones. Interestingly, the black color of these comedones is not due to dirt. They appear dark and black in color as the sebum is exposed to the oxygen in air. Though slightly raised, unlike pimples, … Read more
Pimples appear as red, inflamed spots on your skin. The cause is usually excess oil on your skin that combines with dead skin cells, perspiration, germs, and dirt, clogging your skin’s pores, and resulting in annoying, sometimes infected, unsightly pimples. Infected pimples contain pus and are more likely to leave behind scars. Pimples commonly appear … Read more
Dandruff is a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis. Contrary to the popular misconception, it is caused by excessive oiliness, not dryness. Dandruff is characterized by a flaky scalp and may be accompanied by symptoms such as red patches, itchiness, and scalp irritation. Although it is extremely irritating, it is not a serious condition. More often … Read more
Acne scars, as the term itself indicates, refers to scars left behind after acne breakouts, particularly after severe, inflamed cystic acne. These scars can be of two types, that is, rolling acne scars and ice pick acne scars. Rolling acne scars are basically depressed scars give a wavy texture to your skin. More often than … Read more
Skin usually appears blotchy or discolored due to factors like excessive sun exposure, allergies, rosacea, irritant contact dermatitis, hormonal changes, genetic predisposition, etc. It could also be caused by the intake of certain types of medications. Uneven skin tone and red, blotchy skin can be attributed to pigmentation scars as well. They usually develop when … Read more
Wrinkles and fine lines are bound to appear eventually. It’s the natural progression of things. As we age, the skin loses its elasticity as the body produces less collagen, a protein that helps the skin remain malleable. Plus, wrinkles become deeper when accompanied by sagging skin as the layer of fat beneath the skin starts … Read more
Keloids are basically scars that occur as thick, raised overgrowths on the skin. However, unlike the usual scars, these pink, purple, or flesh colored keloid scars with a smooth surface do not subside over time. At most, they can become smaller and flatter over a period of time. The condition is not harmful, though, as … Read more