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 Vitiligo?

Vitiligo is the depigmentation of skin caused by the loss of melanin. Even people who want ...

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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All There Is to Know about Acne

Zits, pimples, bumps, blackheads, or blemishes—though it comes in many different names, the fact remains that acne is one of the most skin problems affecting millions of people worldwide. It is so common that nearly everybody may experience acne breakouts, especially during their teenage years. It is a skin problem that develops as irritating skin rashes that may cover the face as well as other parts of the body such as the chest, neck, and back. It is a condition most common to teenagers, but can also occur in adults, affecting people of all ages even those in their 40s or 50s.
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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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