By: Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBEThe chances are pretty high that you will encounter significant stress on a daily basis. Similarly, you will probably deal on a daily basis with acne, eczema, or rosacea, since they represent just a few of the most common s......
By Eileen SpatzUrinary stress incontinence (USI) refers to that pesky leakage of urine that makes a surprise appearance when we cough, laugh, run, jump, or sneeze—in other words when something has placed pressure (stress) on the bladder. USI is......
What factors cause others to suffer from chronic cystic acne?Hormones and GenesIt is probably obvious that hormones play a major role in the development of acne. Most people experience ...Stress Less!Although stress does not specifically cause acne, it can cause flare-ups when stress disrupts the body's hormonal balance. Lisa A. ......
... experts cannot yet pinpoint why adult acne is on the rise, many believe that a combination of stress, hormones, and external factors that clog pores are the culprit. It is probably obvious that hormones play a major role in the development of ......
... to the worries of the unknown and frustrations of enduring long and expensive treatments for chronic conditions, there is significant psychosocial stress inherent in living with dermatologic diseases, which by nature are highly visible. There ...... enduring long and expensive treatments for chronic conditions, there is significant psychosocial stress inherent in living with dermatologic diseases, which by nature are highly visible. There are a variety of ways the stress of dealing with ......
Especially for those of you who already suffer from a chronic skin condition, such as rosacea, psoriasis, or even acne, wintertime will be all the more damaging. The extreme temperatures and sudden ......
Stress and lack of sleep are beauty busters, so include in your pre-party prep the following:Limit caffeine, sugary treats, and processed foods. ......
Often times though, melasma becomes a chronic condition that people will need to learn to manage year after year. Various treatment options and procedures fortunately exist for improving ...Although these patches cause no direct symptoms, people may feel distressed from their appearance alone. Knowing how to manage this condition, especially during summer months, can help people learn to better live ......
... with some risks such as bleeding, infection, and hematoma, and some patients experience scarring, chronic dryness, or painful intercourse. While recovering, patients are instructed to ice the area on and off with ice packs and encouraged to ......
By Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBEPsoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects about 125 million people worldwide. Its notoriously thick, red, and scaly lesions can be debilitating and irritating, leading to both physical and psychological effects. Pso......
... acne by repressing overproduction of sebum and destroying the strain of bacteria responsible for chronic acne. It also helps reduce the inflammation that comes along with deep, painful acne to improve the appearance of the skin.Who Can Use ......
For Me?When patients present with advanced wrinkling and skin laxity associated with aging and chronic sun damage, we now understand that they are best treated with the more traditional devices as above, or at least in combination with these ......
... impact the fibroblasts, the cells that produce collagen, by reducing the reactive oxidative stress that contributes to the signs of aging such as wrinkles, slow wound healing, and pigmentation. By taking a blowtorch to free radicals, ......
Some possible reasons for hair loss could be stress, illness, major surgery or a serious infection. It also can happen after a sudden change in hormone levels, a side effect of medication or ......
This is a time that is full of hormone surges and over-activity when added stress is the last thing that anyone needs. Unfortunately, treating acne while pregnant can be quite difficult. Which medications will work? ......
Fine lines are known to start appearing in your late 20s and early 30s. Stress becomes more of a factor during these years, so it?s also a great idea to utilize serums that are rich in antioxidants to help combat skin ......
Turn Down the TempHot showers can do wonders for one's morale after a stressful day or on a chilly winter morning. But while they are relaxing and feel good, the hot water actually strips the skin of its natural oils ......
Increased stress is generally believed to play a key role in the worsening of acne.Acne Treatment OptionsVarious over-the-counter treatment options are ......
Tobacco smoke causes oxidative stress to the skin, which negatively affects many proteins important for healthy skin. Smoking can also cause increased facial wrinkles, baggy ......
Although the problem is mostly genetic, other factors like thyroid problems, vitamin deficiencies, stress, trauma, and autoimmune disease also play a part, so as such, the treatments for each cause vary.Over-the-Counter Options If you want to ......
EMSculpt can hyper-stress the muscle or cause a hernia if the technology is not delivered correctly.Obviously, expectations for this exciting new body contouring ......