If you have ever had acne, you know that there are times you don’t want to show your face in public. But when you have an outbreak, you know that it will go away and eventually, you will feel comfortable in your own skin again. However, that isn’t always the case. Sometimes acne leaves scars […]
Archives for July 2015
Laser Treatments for Dyschromia
Dyschromia is a condition characterized by discolored patches of skin, and it can also affect the hair and nails. There are two broad categories: hyperpigmentation in which the patches are abnormally dark and hypopigmentation in which they are abnormally light. Vitiligo is an example of dyschromia with hypopigmentation. Dyschromia has multiple causes. Hypopigmentation is sometimes […]
BOTOX® for Sweating
Excessive sweating can not only stain your clothes and create a lingering, unpleasant odor, it can also make you self-conscious in social situations. If deodorant products and antiperspirants are not working effectively for you, a more advanced level of treatment may be necessary. BOTOX® treatments could be the solution to your sweating problem. BOTOX®: Not […]
Treating Hyperpigmentation with Vitamin C Iontophoresis | Metro Dermatology Elmhurst NY
Hyperpigmentation is a common, harmless condition characterized by the development of darker areas in the skin. Dark liver spots and patchy deposits of pigment are often seen in older individuals as manifestations of hyperpigmentation. These darker areas are caused by accumulations of the pigment melanin. Hyperpigmentation affects individuals of all skin colors and is most […]