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Keeping Your Nails Healthy
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness The nails take a lot of abuse. From gardening and dishes to regular wear and tear, harsh chemicals and hard work can really take a toll on the condition of fingernails and toenails. Many nail problems can be avoided by keeping nails healthy, but others…
Read MoreDealing With Adult Acne
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Acne is the most common of all skin disorders, affecting almost everyone at some point in their lives. While most people outgrow acne in their late teens or early twenties, many are affected by adulthood or even experience late-onset acne. Although the exact cause of…
Read MoreDetecting Melanoma
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Fortunately, it rarely develops without warning, and the number of fatalities caused by melanoma could be greatly reduced if people were aware of the early signs and took time to examine their skin. With early diagnosis and…
Read MoreDealing With Psoriasis
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Are you dealing with psoriasis? Psoriasis doesn’t just impact someone’s appearance but it can also affect someone’s quality of life. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that leads to itching, burning patches of skin known as plaques. These plaques can be embarrassing for the sufferer…
Read MoreHow Botox Can Help You
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness We all would like to find that magical solution that would keep us looking young forever. Of course, while we certainly haven’t found the Fountain of Youth just yet. Advancements in cosmetic dermatology are coming impressively close. If you are looking for a fast, simple,…
Read MoreTreating Vitiligo
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Vitiligo is a skin condition that affects more than 200,000 men and women in the United States each year, with half of those affected noticing symptoms before age 20. Although the exact cause of vitiligo is unknown, it is thought to be an auto-immune condition.…
Read MoreDealing With Eczema
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Do you have itchy, scaly rashes? If so, you could have eczema, a common skin condition that could be effectively treated by your dermatologist. Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis, and it can be caused by environmental factors, such as exposure to harsh chemicals. Dry…
Read MoreExcessive Sweating Causes
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, can be an annoying, embarrassing condition to deal with. Perspiring is normal, but hyperhidrosis is characterized by excessive sweating when your body doesn’t need to be cooled down. One of the most common ways to tell whether you have…
Read MoreWhen Is a Mole Dangerous
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Do you have a mole? Chances are good that you have a few of them, actually. The average person has around 30-40 moles, and while moles are usually nothing to worry about it is important to be able to spot any changes that could be…
Read MoreCommon Acne Treatment Options
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Anyone who has ever walked through the skincare aisle of their local drugstore knows that there are tons of acne-fighting products on the market. So, which one is right for you? Should you opt for an acne cleanser or spot treatment, or both? Choosing the…
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