Your skin starts sagging when it loses its elasticity. This is generally a side effect of the aging process which has no harmful effects on your health, but it can most definitely make your skin look tired all the time. It is like a part and parcel to the fine lines and wrinkles that develop over time as skin loses elasticity and collagen. Causes of Sagging Skin • Aging The main reason for saggy skin is aging. As time passes, your skin gets deprived of collagen and elastin which makes your skin loose, as these are elastic connective tissues that give your skin a younger look. • Sudden Weight Loss Losing weight may cause your skin tissue to lose its elasticity, and then look saggy. This happens when you lose a large amount of weight suddenly in a short span of time. • Harmful Sun Rays The sun is the source of energy of all life on earth, but its ill effects are well known. A continuous exposure to it can cause your skin to age prematurely. It causes the elastic connective tissues to break down prematurely, which leads to your skin looking droopy and loose. Derma Solution for saggy skin • Ultherapy- Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy which delivers rays of energy that boost collagen production. Ultherapy can help in correcting wrinkles, erase crepey skin, and firm those sag
Botox injections use a toxin called Botulinum Toxin A that has the ability to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. They’re also used in treating conditions such as neck spasms, excessive sweating, lazy eye, muscle contractures, an overactive bladder etc. They can also help prevent chronic migraines. The application of botox was once restricted to just removing wrinkles, but now the list of its applications is growing. Here are some of the uses of botox- • Temporary face-lift Botox can be used to create temporary face-lift like effects. Its application may shape your jaw, lift the tip of your nose, and relax wrinkles around your eyes & your forehead. The effect can lasts about 3 months. • Fight acne Botox can curb the oil production on the face by reducing breakouts. But, to completely treat acne using botox, you may need large doses that could result in the ‘frozen face’ condition. • Tighten jowls If your jaw line has become less defined, application of botox along the muscles of the jawbone can pull the skin up for a more defined effect. • Soften your jaw line & chin Botox for wrinkles is outdated, there are other unexpected uses of the drug too. Over time, the jaw line and chin areas of your face tend to grow wider. Its application can shrink the muscle around your jaw and narrow down the jaw
Some people desire to showcase clear skin with perfect complexion. But several factors such as hormonal changes, pollution and sun exposure can damage your skin leading to patchy pigmentation and dark spots, making skin dark. While, in today’s time it has become possible to bring back your original color by lighting your natural skin color with a more refreshed and renewed look, skin whitening treatments can also be used in severe pigmentation caused by moles, birthmarks etc. What Is Skin Whitening Treatment? A skin whightening treatment help in treating melasma, sun damage, freckles & other types of marks. Skin whitening treatment includes the prescription of melanin reducing agents, in the form of topical formulations as well as procedural treatments to clear excess melanin in the skin. Treatment Options For Skin Whitening which are skin safe & US-FDA approved • Laser toning- It improves the color & texture of the skin as well as treats dark lips too. This treatment uses laser light to treat darker pigmentation. The laser targets darker pigmentation in the skin (melanin) while leaving the surrounding tissue undamaged. It is a perfect choice to deal with melasma, sun-spots, open pores, freckles & tan. • Chemical Peels- It uses chemicals in varying concentrations and mixes to penetrate the layers of skin
Strange red bumps are not exactly pimples, nor are hives, either. They could be ingrown hair which may itch or cause pain. Ingrown hair curls around and grows back into your skin instead of rising up from it. What Is Ingrown Hair? Ingrown hair means growing back of hair into your skin. Curly hair tends to twist back and grows under the skin or sideways into the hair follicle, appearing small pimple like red and inflamed bumps. Although, ingrown hair can happen on anywhere on the body, face, pubic areas, legs & underarms are more prone to this condition. Most of the time, the problem caused by an ingrown hair is esthetic. However, in some cases ingrown hairs can cause unpleasant itching, irritation & even pain. Sometimes, they can even become infected. They can also leave a scar, especially if it has been scratched. What Are The Causes Of Ingrown Hair? Anyone can have ingrown hair, but they are more likely to occur in people with curly or thick hair. Curly hair has a tendency to spiral back under the skin. Individuals with a lot of hair growth or who have coarse skin are also more at risk. Although these factors increase the risk, but the main cause of ingrown hair remains an inadequate shaving or hair removal techniques. Shaving: People who shave or wax are likely to have ingrown hair. They may also be likelier to occur when th
Sometimes nightmare happens in reality! A blemish is any type of dark mark, spot or skin discoloration that pimples, blackheads & whiteheads leave behind. When the pores on the surface of our skin get clogged with dead skin or sebum, it results in the formation of acne & pimples, which ultimately leave behind blemishes. Blemishes can also be caused by ingrown hair or age spots. Pimples, blemishes often show up on your face, neck, back & shoulders, where skin has the greatest amount of oil glands. Seeking medical treatment may help reduce the appearance of blemishes. What causes blemishes? • Viruses • Infections • Environment • Sun exposure • Genetics • Clogged pores • Medications • Stress • Hormones • Diet • Inappropriate skincare • Smoking Types of blemishes • Melasma • Acne • Nodules • Age spots (liver spots) • Pustules • Ingrown hair • Birthmarks • Skin cancer • Cysts • Scars • Cold sores • Hyperpigmentation Emotional & psychological impact of skin Problems Some people with skin problems are at high risk of developing psychological & emotional problems, which can linger even after the skin gets better. Skin problems can take a toll on one’s psychological health. Researchers have found that some people may develop: • Depression • Decreased quality of life • Low self-este
Finally, here comes the beauty of monsoon! Rain-drenched landscapes, romantic long drives & cozy evenings with your loved ones. Can’t get better than this, right? In a way right but wrong! Indian monsoon has been lovely, but the rains bring along with it a barrage of health (fever & cold etc) and skin problems (bacterial & fungal skin infections) that can be downright uncomfortable. Although most of these problems are not life-threatening but the unwillingness to visit a doctor/dermatologist can minimize the risk & severity of the condition. Humidity encourages the growth of the several bacteria and fungi, getting wet in the rain often or wearing wet clothes or shoes for a longer time can lead to the same bacteria and fungi growing on your skin. Skin problems that plague people during the monsoon season are- o Tinea fungal infections: These are itchy infections like ringworms (skin infection in body folds like armpits, groin, the area between our toes etc), tinea capitis (itchy & flaky scalp) and onychomycosis (fungal infection in the nails causing them to become brittle and crumbly). These are highly communicable diseases. o Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating: Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition which leads to excessive sweating in the armpits, soles of the feet palms, face, scalp and torso. o Athlete’s foot: These are itchy, white blisters, flaky & cracks that appears b