Scars are areas of skin on the body of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin after an injury has occurred.  Scars can also be called cicatrices and result from the biological process of wound repair on the skin and tissues of the body.  Scarring occurs as a normal part of the healing process and with the exception of minor skin lesions, every type of wound will leave a certain amount of scarring when completely healed. How Does Kel ...

Acne vulgaris is more commonly known as acne and is a common skin condition marked by non-inflammatory follicular papules, inflammatory papules, pustules and nodules in more severe forms.  Acne most commonly affects areas of skin that contain dense sebaceous follicles including; the face, upper portion of the chest and back.  Other names which refer to acne are pimples, spots, blemishes or zits. What Causes Acne? As a result of fo ...

Laser skin resurfacing is a type of skin rejuvenation procedure that has both therapeutic and cosmetic benefits.  Just as the name suggests, laser skin resurfacing makes use of a special laser that is used to eliminate skin that is damaged or wrinkled, treating the skin layer by layer. What is Laser Skin Resurfacing? Laser skin resurfacing is a procedure that is most often used to remove fine lines and wrinkles that have appeared aroun ...

Skin is considered as the largest organ in the human body. It serves many purposes, including acting as our first defense against germs and the environment, and converting sunlight to vitamin D. The layer of fat under the skin's surface helps ensure that the important fluids inside our bodies stay inside our bodies. Skin reflects your overall health and a healthy diet is imperative for healthy skin.  Antioxidants, smart fats and whol ...

Acne is one of those skin disorders that affects around 40 million people in the United States alone. Types of acne vary from mild acne to severely disfiguring acne. Acne is not just a “skin deep” problem. The real issue with acne is how it affects the person who is suffering with it emotionally and mentally. Some people are not bothered by the occasional pimple and those are the people that are lucky, they are also the ones who don& ...