Eczema is a common skin disease that causes itchy, dry and red skin. This means that the skin barrier - the outer layer of the skin that protects the sub-layers and body from infection - is exposed to irritants, allergens and bacteria. Eczema can be quite a distressing skin condition, ...

Glowing and youthful skin is often the holy grail of beauty for many of my patients. Indeed, a complexion that glows will also exude confidence and glamor. Thankfully, a renewed and glowing skin tone is easy to achieve at home with a personalized skin care routine. What Causes Rough Skin? ...

You’ve no doubt heard of ‘glass skin’, a Korean beauty trend that aims to achieve smooth, flawless and radiant skin. It involves using a number of lightweight skin care products that infuse the skin with vitamins and minerals to achieve a glowing and youthful appearance. There are a number of ...

Melasma is a common complaint seen by dermatologists, in which patches of pigmentation appear on the skin - usually on areas of the face such as the upper lip, cheeks and forehead. There is no cure for melasma, but there are a number of ways to treat and prevent melasma, ...

The DRNW Skin Type is Dry, Resistant, Non-Pigmented, and Wrinkled, with two barriers to skin health: dehydration and aging. This is a common skin type that can be easily managed with the proper daily skin care regimen and lifestyle habits such as wearing sunscreen and avoiding deliberate tanning. What Are ...

The DRPW Skin Type is Dry, Resistant, Pigmented, and Wrinkled, with three barriers to skin health: dehydration, pigmentation, and aging. A common skin type, DRPW skin can fit a number of profiles, including: A person younger than 30 years old with dry skin who is often in the sun without ...

The DRNT Skin Type is Dry, Resistant, Non-Pigmented, and Tight, with only one barrier to skin health: dehydration. Because they only have one barrier to skin health, DRNTs are rarely seen in a dermatology practice. Though dryness can lead to a dull, uneven complexion and sometimes itchiness and flaking, these ...

The DRPT Skin Type is Dry, Resistant, Pigmented, and Tight, with two barriers to skin health: dehydration and pigmentation. This skin type is uncommon and is usually seen in those with Fitzpatrick Skin Type III or higher. The two main concerns, dryness and pigmentation, tend to go hand-in-hand, as itching ...

The ORNW Skin Type is Oily, Resistant, Non-Pigmented, and Wrinkled, with only one barrier to skin health: aging. This skin type is ideal for people over 30, since signs of aging naturally become more apparent around this age due to accumulated sun exposure and the natural aging process. ORNWs over ...

The ORPW Skin Type is Oily, Resistant, Pigmented, and Wrinkled, with two barriers to skin health: pigmentation and wrinkles. Dryness and sensitivity are not an issue for this skin type, though ORPWs can struggle with uneven skin tone and accelerated signs of aging such as lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. ...

The OSPW Skin Type is Oily, Sensitive, Pigmented, and Wrinkled, with three barriers to skin health: inflammation, pigmentation, and aging. Together, inflammation and pigmentation problems can be a challenge for OSPWs, often leading to acne, melasma, rosacea, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. However, by using the proper skincare regimen and treatment options ...

The ORPT Skin Type is Oily, Resistant, Pigmented, and Tight, with only one barrier to skin health: pigmentation. An uncommon skin type, ORPT is usually found in younger people who have frequent sun exposure. Occasionally, younger women with melasma will have ORPT skin. In this case, discontinuing the use of ...