September 12th, 2013

There’s no denying the importance in taking good care of one’s skin. As one gets older, the skin becomes one of the most predictable signs of age and poor skin can add years on to one’s appearance. While many may initially think of women when thinking of good skin care, it’s equally as important for men.

Cleanse Daily 

One of the most vital aspects of male skin care is clean skin. Washing one’s face twice a day is absolutely imperative in warding off acne, removing dirt and oil, exfoliating, and will even contribute to a closer shave. Hot water is ideal because it not only opens up the pores for a deeper clean, but also assists in a less painful shaving experience because it softens the coarse facial hair that is often stubborn and difficult to remove entirely.

Moisturize With Pre-Shave and After-Shave Lotion 

Everyday, billions of males wake up and begin their day with a morning shave, making pre-shave and after-shave lotions critical components of male skin care. Not only is their skin irritated from harsh blades gliding against their skin, but also from poor quality skin care. Therefore, taking the time to apply pre-shave lotion can prevent skin irritations, like razor burn, redness, dryness, sensitivity, and more. Applying pre-shave lotion will prepare your skin for the potentially skin damaging impacts shaving can induce. Pre-shave lotions are generally comprised of natural oils like clove oil, castor oil, olive oil, coconut oil, aloe, and more. Applying after-shave lotion is equally as important as pre-shave cream because it adds the extra moisture needed for harsh weather conditions like the sun’s harmful rays, wind, and more

Visit a Dermatologist

Another key ingredient in good male skin care is visiting a dermatologist annually. Going to the dermatologist regularly will not only allow for monitoring and prevention of skin tags, moles, and possibly skin cancer, but will also allow for an overall improvement of male skin care. Respectable, professional dermatologists, like those found at Four Points Dermatology, offer the best Austin dermatology and optimal results in attaining not only quality Austin skin care, but high quality male skin care in general.

Conclusion 

Clearly, practicing good male skin care can be simple and effective. By simply cleansing one’s face daily, applying pre-shave and after-shave lotion, and visiting a quality dermatologist regularly, remarkable benefits will certainly be obtained.

September 10th, 2013

Clogged Pores

Many acne conditions are easy to treat at home with great products from Four Points Dermatology in Austin, Texas. Pimples develop from a combination of dead cells, oil and bacteria that collect in the skin’s tiny pores. Individuals of any age can have acne but teenagers are especially prone to having this condition due to changes in hormones. During puberty, production of oil from glands increases leading to pores plugged with bacteria and debris. Without proper cleansing, inflammation from the bacteria causes a papule filled with pus. Many individuals get a few pimples on various locations of the face or body.

Destroy Bacteria

However, there are people who have severe or chronic acne over larger areas of the body or face. Finding a skin care Austin, Texas professional with knowledge of various skin types is essential for treating acne. A specialist can offer advice on home treatments that will assist with curing the acne. Keeping the skin clean is an essential way to prevent pimples from occurring. A solid or liquid cleanser for acne must assist with destroying bacteria while reducing skin oiliness. There are numerous antibacterial soaps especially designed for eliminating bacteria from the skin’s pores.

Scrubbing Agents

Scrubs with granules are an alternative to cleansers and soaps for treating acne. The tiny granules enter the skin’s pores to remove the plugs of debris that lead to papules. At the same time, a scrubbing agent can help reduce the oils that seep from the oil glands. Cleansing scrubs are available for acne that occurs on either the face or body. Facial scrubbing products tend to have milder ingredients than body scrubs. In addition to body scrubs, there are foaming cleansers suitable for washing the skin that often contain ingredients created to treat acne.

Blemish Creams

Austin dermatology offices have physicians who specialize in treating skin conditions such as acne. Individuals visiting a dermatologist can purchase products to use at home to treat acne round-the-clock. An individual with acne often needs to cleanse facial and body skin several times a day to eliminate bacteria. Many individuals also like to use astringent toners to remove oil and bacteria from the skin. Daily application of ointments on blemishes is also necessary to dry pimples and reduce inflammation. A blemish cream or ointment in a skin tone matching format is an excellent way to cover discolorations from acne.

August 20th, 2013

At first, you ignore it. That unusual amount of hair on my comb can’t possibly belong to me. Or, that’s just the sun shining on my head; it can’t possibly be a bald spot. Even better; I’m too young to lose my hair! Don’t worry, you local Austin dermatology office has you covered.

August 8th, 2013

For individuals suffering a lice infestation, there are a number of available treatments that have varying amounts of success. Treatment for head lice should never begin without a proper diagnosis and instruction by a doctor or dermatologist, because many of them have potentially serious side effects. A dermatologist will be able to provide the best Austin skin care option for individual treatment from the provided list below.

Medications

The doctor may recommend the use of a medicated shampoo, lotion, or cream rinse for killing the lice. These treatments usually kill the lice and nuts, but may not stop the itching immediately. Insecticides are mainly the medications used, which include lindane, malathion, and invermectin. It is extremely important that all instructions are read thoroughly before using these products. Applying too much for too long can significantly increase risk to the individual. Follow the directions exactly to ensure the best treatment results. If treatment is still unsuccessful, visit an Austin dermatologist at Four Points Dermatology for guidance in choosing the next path of action.

Combing

For this treatment method, a special fine-toothed comb is used to pick out the lice and nits. First, wet the hair and comb through it with an ordinary comb to relieve tangles to avoid pain. Apply hair conditioner throughout the length in order to ease the process of combing. Then, comb through every piece of hair, from the scalp all the way to the hair ends. Examine and rinse the comb often. It can be beneficial to use an old toothbrush to clean out the eggs from the comb and flush them down the sink. Once the hair has been combed through at least twice, rinse the conditioner out. It is suggested to comb the hair for at least an hour, depending upon the length of the hair, daily until lice are not present for two treatments in a row.

Heated Air

Devices that blow heated air onto the infected individual’s scalp have been proven to kill 98 percent of eggs and 80 percent of hatched eggs. The heated air causes the lice to lose body moisture and die. The LouseBuster is an FDA approved device that is effective with a single use. Also, a standard hair dryer can be useful for killing 96.7 percent of lice if used properly. The dryer must be used every one to seven days until the life cycle of the lice is over in four weeks.

In order to receive high quality Austin lice treatment, contact Four Points Dermatology. Their staff of expert dermatologists will ensure the right treatment method to get rid of lice for good.

August 6th, 2013

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August 6th, 2013

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August 6th, 2013

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August 5th, 2013

Anyone who’s suffered through a bout of hives know that they’re an utter misery. They arise from ingesting something to which the person is allergic, brushing up against something like poison ivy or oak or being stung by an insect. Some people suffer from hives after taking a new medication. A rare type of hives happens when the body attacks its own mast cells, which then release histamines that can bring on hives. Other types of hives occur when a sensitive person has their skin scratched and a welt is raised where the scratch was. Another type of hives is called cholinergic urticaria. This is where tiny, itchy bumps erupt over the skin. This usually happens after exercise and is gone quickly. Hives can also be triggered by water, cold and exposure to the sun.

Generally, hives are acute or ordinary or chronic. Ordinary hives usually go away after about a month and a half to two months. Chronic hives last longer than this. Austin hives treatment can be had at Four Points dermatology in Austin, Texas.

Hives happen when the poison that’s introduced in or on the body causes the blood vessels to dilate. This causes fluid to leak out of them into the skin in spots that then swell up and begin to itch violently. Scratching them, which admittedly brings relief, only irritates them and makes the hives even more severe.

Ordinary hives can appear for what looks like no reason at all. A patch of hives can appear on a certain place on the body then go away only to reappear on another area of the body. They may last from a few minutes to a few hours. The cycle can last up to two months, though most cases of ordinary hives are gone within six weeks.

Chronic hives are hives that can last from six weeks to years. The condition is challenging to treat even for Austin dermatology, because it’s difficult to find the exact cause of the hives. The patient might have to limit the types of food he or she eats for a while then reintroduce the food gradually to see if any one food is the cause of the hives. The patient will also need to give the dermatologist a detailed medical history so he or she can receive the proper skin care Austin.

August 3rd, 2013

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August 1st, 2013

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