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Butt Acne – Complete Guide
What causes Butt Acne? How to treat Butt Acne? How to treat acne scars from Butt Acne?
Sebaceous Hyperplasia – Complete Guide
What is Sebaceous Hyperplasia? Sebaceous Hyperplasia presents as little yellow bumps with a dent in the center and can be pretty numerous. It occurs on the face and body and can look like many common skin cancers out there (it’s not skin cancer). That’s why it is better to get it diagnosed by a doctor. What causes Sebaceous Hyperplasia? Sebaceous hyperplasia might be caused by low levels of hormones in older men and women. Those hormones play a key role in oil gland production and as these levels decline the oil gland production is delayed and they become bigger. This is just a theory though and there is not much…
Sebaceous Filaments – Complete Guide
What are Sebaceous Filaments? Sebaceous filaments are cylindrical tubes present in areas of the face where you have a rich density of oil glands or sebaceous follicles. They can be either yellow or white and are completely different from whiteheads and blackheads. These cylindrical tubes are composed of about 10 to 30 layers of dead skin, bacteria, oil, and sebum. You can see them extruding from the pore by moving your nose from side to side by using your fingers. Once they are removed, the pores will refill again within 30 days. You can’t permanently remove, you just have to clean and take care of the area. You can find…
Best Products for Sebaceous Filaments
In this product, we will be talking about the best products for sebaceous filaments. Note: we have products with active ingredients that help to reduce sebaceous filaments. Our Pick: 1. Products with Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide Using products with salicylic acid and niacinamide can help reduce sebaceous filaments. Salicylic acid is oil-loving. it focuses on the pores and decreases the amount of oil on the skin’s surface and the size of your sebaceous filaments. Niacinamide also minimizes pore appearance and regulates oil. Products containing Salicylic Acid: For salicylic acid, it is better to use a cleanser than a leave-on as it might irritate your skin and further increase the appearance…
Trichodysplasia Spinulosa – Complete Information
Trichodysplasia Spinulosa is a rare skin condition characterized by painless erythematous papules on the face with folliculocentric keratin spines. This is caused by a virus called trichodysplasia spinulosa-associated polyomavirus (TSPyV) and occurs in patients who get organ transplants. This weakens the immune system. It can not only affect the nose, cheeks, and forehead but also the eyelashes and eyebrows causing hair loss. How to treat Trichodysplasia Spinulosa? The main treatment for Trichodysplasia Spinulosa is the reduction of immunosuppression. Topical cidofovir, retinoids, and oral valganciclovir are some other treatments.
Trichostasis Spinulosa – Complete Information
Trichostasis Spinulosa (TS) is a common disorder that results from the retention of tiny hair follicles that cluster together and don’t shed properly. To the naked eye, it appears as a black pore and is usually only visible with a magnifying glass or dermatoscope. Trichostasis Spinulosa (TS) can occur on the face, cheek, and nose. It can also occur on the breasts, back, and stretch marks. It has nothing to do with acne and can be confused with sebaceous filaments, blackheads, keratosis pilaris, eruptive vellus hair cysts, and Favre–Racouchot syndrome. What are the symptoms of Trichostasis Spinulosa? There are no symptoms for Trichostasis Spinulosa, but some people have experienced itching.…
Best Baby Lotions and Creams for Keratosis Pilaris
In this post, we have the best baby lotions and creams for Keratosis Pilaris. All of these creams are safe for the baby’s skin and free from parabens, phthalates, dyes, and fragrances. Our Pick: 1. Cerave – Baby Moisturizing Lotion This is a very moisturizing baby lotion that should be suitable for Keratosis Pilaris. It contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E and is free from parabens, phthalates, dyes, and fragrances. Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? AQUA / WATER / EAU, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, NIACINAMIDE, DIMETHICONE, ALLANTOIN, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, ZINC CITRATE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM PCA, ARGININE PCA, SODIUM…
Best Sunscreens for Actinic Keratosis
In this post, we will talk about the best sunscreens for Actinic Keratosis. Note: all of these sunscreens are expensive and import costs can be really high Our Pick: 1. Galderma’s Actinica Lotion This is a sunscreen that is made specifically for Actinic Keratosis. It contains a combination of UV filters that protect the skin against both UVA and UVB rays. Rating Price 10/10 $$-$$$ Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propylparaben, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Methylparaben. 2. Eucerin – Actinic Control MD SPF 100 This is another sunscreen made for the prevention of Actinic Keratosis and non-melanoma skin cancer. It has a SPF…
Best Soaps for Keratosis Pilaris
In this post, we will talk about the best soaps for Keratosis Pilaris. Our Pick: 1. Cerave – SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin This soap-free bar provides chemical exfoliation with salicylic acid and physical exfoliation with spherical jojoba beads to gently remove dead skin cells and improve the look of rough, bumpy skin. Rating Price 10/10 $ Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, STEARIC ACID, AQUA / WATER / EAU, COCONUT ACID, SODIUM ISETHIONATE, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, GLYCERIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, DIMETHICONE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, METHYLDIHYDROJASMONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM CARBONATE,…
Best Exfoliators for Keratosis Pilaris
In this post, we will be talking about the best exfoliators for Keratosis Pilaris. How did we choose? We choose these products based on how commonly it was used, recommended, and tested by people with Keratosis Pilaris. We have products for both the face and body. Some things to keep in mind when using exfoliators for Keratosis Pilaris: For the Face and Body: 1. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution This is a highly recommended product for Keratosis Pilaris as It contains 7% of glycolic acid and is not only safe to use on the body but also the face. Rating Price 10/10 $ Pros: Cons: What ingredients does…