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Varicose veins and spider veins: We always hear them spoken in the same breath. Are they the same, though? Should you be worried about the affect varicose veins can have on your health? Let’s take a look at the most commonly asked questions regarding varicose veins. What Are Varicose Veins and How Are They Different from Spider Veins? Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that are visible...

Spider veins. We’ve all heard the complaints, especially during shorts season. “My legs look terrible!” “How did this happen?” “Am I going to look like this forever?” The good news is spider veins are not medically dangerous and are easily treatable. (more…)

Healthy skin can make us feel better about ourselves as we put our best face forward. After all, our skin is the first thing others will notice about us in any given social situation. Skin that is obviously irritated by acne, eczema, psoriasis or other conditions that can negatively affect our appearance can cause anxiety and lack of confidence. Below, we take a closer look at one such...

Our skin is an important part of how we are able to present ourselves to the world. In fact, it is one of the first things others notice about us. Consequently, we do all we can to take good care of our skin through skin care routines in an effort to maintain healthy skin. We put our literal and proverbial best face forward. About Psoriasis There are many conditions that affect the appearance...

Summer is synonymous with sweat, sun, and sea. It is also the time of year when we kick our health and skin care habits into overdrive. Thanks to extra exposure added to the sun’s UV rays, summer is when we are more likely to experience skin damage. To protect ourselves and our skin, the following skin care habits should become second nature. 1. Eat Well and Exercise As amazing and...

Fat cells underneath the skin can significantly affect the appearance of one’s skin and perception of attractiveness. The skin in and around the chin area of the face holds fat more obviously than other places on your body. At Universal Dermatology, we often hear our patients refer to this as double-chin. The dreaded double-chin is likely to appear from excess fat cells and sagging,...

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, making it the perfect opportunity to become more informed about this condition. Many of our daily habits, including the kinds of food we eat, the amount of water we drink, how much (and how well) we rest, the products we use and outdoor activity all affect the health of our skin. Due to this, it is important to be cognizant of which habits are good ones to have...