Dermatology After Dark
Stretch Marks
The Stretch Mark Why do stretch marks form? Well…. from stretching right? Probably, but the precise cause of stretch marks, also known as striae, is not quite understood. While many believe that mechanical stretching of the connective tissue causes rupture and their subsequent appearance, there is more to it than that. And even normal growth…
Fraxel Dual, a Laser for the Brown Spots
Freckles, dark spots, age spots, liver spots, or sunspots. Whatever you want to call them, these brown patches, medically termed lentigo, are typically found on the face and hands and can make us look older than we feel. Here are some pictures of what I mean: There are many ways to get rid of or…
Photoaging
Aging is a complex and progressive process, and it is inevitable. One of the easiest and most effective things you can do to keep your skin looking healthy and youthful for longer is to protect it from the sun. Or more specifically, from the spectrum of ultraviolet (UV) radiation which can be either from the…
