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What is Psoriasis
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness What is Psoriasis? Have you been experiencing bumpy, white-scale-topped patches of red skin erupting over certain parts of your body? These itchy, sometimes painful plaques could be the result of an undiagnosed case of psoriasis. Although this skin disorder does not have a cure, there…
Read MoreDealing With Irregular Skin Pigmentation
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Brown spots and skin discoloration are frequent complaints about many people. The most common form of irregular skin pigmentation is hyperpigmentation. A condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. Some people have abnormal skin pigmentation from a…
Read MoreAre You Dealing With Acne Scar?
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness You’re trying to find the right way to get your acne scar problem under control, right? Well, there are certainly so many options out there that it can be a bit daunting. First and foremost, if you are just starting to deal with acne then…
Read MoreHyperhidrosis: Diagnosis And Treatment
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Why Do I Have Excessive Sweating? Do you commonly find that your armpits or feet are drenched with sweat, despite being in mild weather and not being active? If so, you may be one of the 1-3% of the population that has hyperhidrosis, a disorder…
Read MoreWhat is Rosacea
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Does your face sometimes appear extremely red and flushing? While a slight blush is certainly nice, if the blush is severe or widespread you may be dealing a common condition known as rosacea. People with rosacea often liken their redness to looking like they are…
Read MoreTreating Shingles
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness The effects of chickenpox may last beyond your childhood infection. Shingles, a widespread, itchy, painful rash, can break out at any time in adulthood because the causative agent, the Varicella Zoster virus, lies dormant within the body for life. Your dermatologist can help you control…
Read MoreTreating Your Warts: Diagnosis And Treatments
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Warts are small, harmless growths that develop on the skin. You may notice only one or they may grow in clusters. While they are usually painless, sometimes they can develop in places like the soles of the feet (known as plantar warts), which can be…
Read MoreDealing With Poison IVY
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Have you heard of Toxicodendron radicans? No? Well, you have likely heard of their colloquial name— poison ivy. Sporting leaves filled with Urushiol, an oily resin that can cause a painful rash when in contact with human skin, poison ivy can cause a number of…
Read MoreAre Fillers Right For You
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Are Fillers Right for You? Thinking about fillers? Dermal filler injections can give you a more youthful look for a fraction of what a facelift costs. Dermal fillers are soft tissue fillers injected into the skin to improve your facial appearance or reverse the signs…
Read MoreProtecting Yourself from The Sun
Farah Dermatology & Cosmetics Talk Uncovering beauty, lifestyle, and wellness Too much exposure to sunlight can be harmful to your skin. Dangerous ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA) rays damage skin, which leads to premature wrinkles, skin cancer, and other skin problems. People with excessive exposure to UV radiation are at greater risk for…
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