Posts Tagged ‘dermatology’

Reasons Behind Acne Scars And Their Treatment Options

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Acne is an a matter of serious concern, especially for girls, as it sprouts up suddenly and its marks stay long after the acne is gone. Notwithstanding your hatred for it, acne can not be avoided by a normal teenager and considerable care is needed in order to get rid of these scars and stopping them from appearing again.

Hair Removal: How It Works

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Electrolysis was the only form of long term or permanent hair removal available before laser and IPL devices entered the market. Electrolysis is still performed today even though it is painful to the patient and invasive to the skin, allowing for the possibility of infection. During the electrolysis procedure, a fine needle is inserted into the hair follicle, delivering a galvanic current to destruct the stem cells in the follicle. Unfortunately, this painstaking process is performed one hair follicle at a time. Maintenance procedures are often needed for many years after the initial treatment.