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 ...

Ok ladies, I know if you are anything like I am, every commercial that comes on introducing a new and improved age defying, wrinkle decreasing, younger looking skin product, you write it down and rush to the cosmetic department to purchase this so-called fountain of youth product.  And, if you’re anything like me, you find that they have fooled you yet again as after using the product for weeks on end, you see no real difference.  ...

Vinegar may be one of the most versatile and over-looked item sitting in your kitchen cabinet just begging to be used.  Its uses go well beyond making salad dressing; it has multiple benefits besides its culinary uses.  Vinegar actually has some real health benefits that many people are not aware of; basically, people consider vinegar as a condiment or additive to foods to add a special zing to the dish they are preparing, but the kitch ...

Along about the end of March people begin preparing, dreaming of, and wishing for summer to finally arrive.  With summer comes the ability to go to the pool, do gardening, visit the beach, and take long walks in the warm sunshine.  The problem is far too many people expose their skin to harmful UV (Ultraviolet) rays that damage the skin and cause skin cancer.  The over-exposure to these harmful UV rays may take years to manifest in ...