Skin cancers are the most common cancers in the United States, which is why skin cancer awareness and prevention are so important. More people are diagnosed each year with skin cancer than all other cancers combined, with 1 in 5 Americans being diagnosed with skin...
A double chin, also known as submental fat, is a common condition that occurs when a layer of fat that we all have, becomes more evident below your chin. A double chin is often associated with weight gain, but you do not have to be overweight to have one. Other causes...
Urinary incontinence is the inadvertent and unintentional leakage of urine from the bladder. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the uncontrolled release of urine during activities that pressurize the bladder such as coughing, lifting, laughing, standing, exercise,...
Varicose veins are large, swollen veins that often appear on the legs and feet. They happen when the valves in the veins do not work properly or leak. Dysfunctional valves cause venous blood to flow in the reverse direction leading to a variety of problems. This is a...
Melasma is a common skin condition that causes dark, discolored patches on your skin. It’s also called chloasma, or the “mask of pregnancy,” when it occurs in pregnant women. The condition is much more common in women than men, though men can get it too. 90% of people...
Facial aging is a complex cascade of events that results in undesirable changes in facial structure, contour, volume as well as skin pigmentation, laxity and texture. Facial aging is a progressive phenomenon that affects women disproportionally than men. It can follow...
