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Treatment Options for Melasma
Although the cause is unknown and melasma may be a life-long condition, many patients see improvement with appropriate treatment options and cosmetic cover-up products. Find out what is available to treat this condition. Continue reading
Melasma – Dark spots on my face!
Melasma is a dermatologic condition characterized by the appearance of light brown to dark-brownish black spots appearing on the face, cheeks, upper lip, chin, forehead, and other sun-exposed areas of the skin. It is usually intensified by sun and UV-light exposure. Continue reading
Strand by Strand: Introduction to Hair
What is hair’s purpose? What is it made of? Why is some hair curly while other hair is straight? Click here for your crash course to hair essentials, and pick up a few fun trivia facts to impress your friends. Continue reading
Melanin
brown pigment in skin, released by melanocytes; one of its functions is to protect DNA by blocking the amount of ultraviolet radiation penetrating deep into the skin