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This Is How Psoriasis Appears On Black Skin, And How It Can Be Diagnosed And Treated

The skin condition is less common in Black patients, which may make it difficult to diagnose. By Andrea Jordan and Illustration By Tanganyika Zinzani Mar 15, 2021 A whopping 125 million people worldwide are living with psoriasis, so you’d think there would be more comprehensive info out there about it. Unfortunately, nope. There’s still plenty of confusion…not to mention skewed representation of the condition as only really affecting people with white skin. In fact, psoriasis affects 1.9 percent of the African American population in the U.S. and 1.6 percent of the Hispanic population, as compared to 3.6 percent of Caucasians, according to one study published in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. But despite the fact that the condition can affect anyone, examples of …

Options for every budget: How to get rid of under-eye wrinkles

By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology Eye wrinkles get a lot of attention, largely because they’re some of the first to show up, and unless we do something about it, we all eventually get them. The wrinkles around the eyes start to appear sooner than later for many reasons. For one, the skin around our eyes is thin, and as we get older, that skin gets even thinner and starts to sag. Plus, the skin around our eyes is constantly in motion; when we smile, when we laugh, when we squint. This constant movement makes this area destined for fine lines. But enough about the causes; let’s move on to something more productive – the treatments. How to get rid of under-eye wrinkles no …

Love your youth-giving injectables? Then you’ll adore these loyalty programs

By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology Though they wouldn’t be so popular if patients didn’t see the value, injectables like dermal fillers don’t come cheap. Especially once patients achieve the look they want, they want to keep it, requiring ongoing maintenance. If you’re serious about keeping up with your injectables, you’d probably also love to save some money on your next treatment. Fortunately, you can find various loyalty and rewards programs that can help you earn discounts and keep some cash in your pocket. Four Loyalty Programs That Can Save You Money on Injectables Allē, Formerly Brilliant Distinctions Brilliant Distinctions was recently rebranded and is now Allē, which is the loyalty program for  Allergan Aesthetics™ brands, including Botox® and Juvéderm®. Don’t worry; if you …