Distinguishing Between Skin Diseases Aestheticians Need to Recognize

Written by: Christine Heathman C.M.E., L.M.T.

My career in specialized skin care transcends over 25 years of functioning behind the chair recognizing skin diseases and performing professional clinical skin care treatments. During this time, I have...

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Skin Conditions

Written by: Terri Wojak

Skin conditions can be distressing at a visible level, however they are often triggered by responses occurring inside the body. Skin, being the largest organ of the body, can represent...

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Acne on the Body

Written by: Chau Stone

Acne is the occurrence of an inflamed or infected sebaceous gland on the skin. Acne vulgaris, which is the medical term for acne, is the most common skin disease. Acne is...

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Best Methods for Acne Treatment in Teenagers

Written by: Cynthia Price, M.D.

The teen years are a time of dramatic physiological changes in the human body, including puberty, growth spurts and, unfortunately, acne. Acne affects almost 85 percent of all Americans in...

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10 Things About… Inflammation

Inflammation is often associated with infections and wounds, and while this association does have some validity, it is important to remember inflammation is not a synonym for either of those....

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