Pregnancy Skin Care To have a healthy pregnancy it is also important to gain your knowledge of pregnancy skin care. Although less common, there are a few skin conditions related to pregnancy: PUPPP (Pruritic Uticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy) This condition occurs in roughly one percent of pregnant women. It is characterized by itchy…
A tattoo is created by injecting ink into the dermis (the second layer of skin) to incorporate a form of skin decoration. Tattooing is practiced worldwide and has often been a part of cultural or religious rituals. In Western societies today, tattooing has re-emerged as a popular form of self-decoration. Technically, a tattoo is a…
According to the American Academy of Dermatology and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, ultraviolet (UV) radiation from tanning beds, tanning booths and sun lamps are known carcinogens (cancer-causing substances).Some tanning bed risks include, exposure to UV radiation during indoor tanning has been proven to increase the risk of all skin cancers, including…
The skin is the body’s largest organ and accounts for roughly 18% of an adult’s weight. It serves as a protective outer layer that keeps in moisture and keeps out invasive organism (like infections). It protects our organs against injury. It also helps regulate the body’s temperature and has self-healing capabilities. So here are some…
Because of the ultraviolet radiation it emits, the sun is inherently dangerous to human skin. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology stipulates that there is no safe way to tan. Tanning is the skin’s natural response to damage from the sun. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency proclaims that everybody, regardless of race or ethnicity,…
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Skin Anatomy Skin. It is the largest organ on the human body. It creates a protective layer against heat, light, the environment, injury and infection. It helps regulate the body’s temperature; stores water, fat and Vitamin D; prevents entry of bacteria; and acts as a sensory organ. On average, an adult has between 18 and…
A dermatologist is a physician who specializes in the treatment of skin conditions and diseases. Dermatologists are certified by the American Board of Dermatology after extensive education and medical residency. They treat everything from minor skin rashes, like hives, to chronic skin diseases, such as eczema or psoriasis. Dermatologists are good diagnosticians and can distinguish…
Do you have love handles or other fat deposits that just haven’t budged no matter how much you’ve exercised? Non-surgical CoolSculpting treatment can finally help you get rid of that excess fat. Dr. Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga and Dr. Brian Moore, your Cleveland, OH dermatologists, explain how you can benefit from CoolSculpting treatment. What is CoolSculpting? CoolSculpting…
Blog Home Dermatology Tips To Reduce Your Risk Of Skin Cancer By Apex Skin Surgery Center December 08, 2016 Category: Dermatology Tags: skin protection skin cancer Learn how to protect yourself from your Cleveland area dermatologist. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Each year in America, nearly 5 million people are treated…
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