Black Skin Care

What are Stretch Marks?

Pregnant women are generally glowing and happy. Because of this, stretch marks are merely annoying but not really devastating, at least for most. Still, there is a part in every woman that would have wanted clearer skin even after having gone through a pregnancy. Do remember though, that stretch marks can also happen to both men and women who have not experienced getting pregnant. People who have lost considerable weight may display some of these marks. Their skin was previously all stretched out. When they lose the weight, the results are more obvious. With pregnant women, their bellies are usually the ones that get the brunt of the stretching. Breasts and buttocks may also be affected.
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What Is Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, though you may believe otherwise because of the popularity of other cancers in films. Skin cancer is so common that you should expect a million more affected people each year. According to statistics, almost half of Americans may develop a form of skin cancer before they turn 65. Skin cancer is the growth of abnormal skin cells, usually brought about by extreme exposure to the sun. Even unexposed skin can also develop this cancer.
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What is Melasma?

Melasma is a skin condition that is characterized by dark discoloration on the face. The discoloration comes in patches over a lighter colored skin. It can happen to just about everyone but women are more likely to develop it more than men. Women who are between the ages of 20 and 50 are the most common sufferers of this condition. Note that the age range corresponds to a woman’s reproductive years. Pregnant women commonly develop melasma. Melasma is also pretty common in people with darker or olive skin, such as Asian, Middle Eastern and Hispanic people.
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What are Keloids?

Keloids are like progressive and extreme versions of scars. In this condition, the affected area rises over the rest of the normal skin. Keloids are irregularly-shaped scars that progressively grow beyond the expected healing period. The usual scar is flat. It also subsides over time. Unfortunately, this is not the case with keloids.
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What is Eczema?


The skin condition called eczema is also known as atopic dermatitis. Eczema, however, is a broader term. It is the general term that is used to label all sorts of skin inflammation, from mild to severe. It covers skin that is swollen, itchy and irritated. In fact, eczema is so broad that it covers seborrheic dermatitis (of which dandruff is a mild form of), poison ivy rash and diaper rash. So obviously, the skin condition can affect any person of any age. It is, however, found to be most common in infants. Those who may develop the condition in adulthood turn out to be persons who have developed the condition before, as children below the age of five years.

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What You Need to Know about Hyperkeratosis

Have you ever had calluses or corns on your feet because of wearing tight shoes? If yes, then you've actually had a form of hyperkeratosis. Hyperkeratosis is a skin condition characterized by the thickening of the skin, and is more common among women with brown skin. Read on to know more about hyperkeratosis, its causes, symptoms, and tips on how to treat and prevent this skin condition.
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