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You said that you're under a lot of stress, which can translate to your facial expression without you realizing it. If you wrinkle your forehead a lot, then that can cause crease lines.
Somebody pulling their eyebrows together a lot might have to deal with a stubborn vertical line right there.
Even when you are very sure that you are controlling your facial expressions, think about how you sit while reading, writing, studying, on the computer, etc.
If you rest your head on your hand with your elbow on the table, it will cause lines as well if done often enough. Also gives you "computer elbow", which goes from just being red to being calloused and cracked.
While Retinol is best in prevention of wrinkles, it does help to diminish them as well. But it's not a miracle cure. The aging progress will catch up with you..
There isn't and never will be an easy cure for wrinkles. But they can be delayed by monitoring your own habits.
Ok, I'm not saying to develop a face carved out of stone, which doesn't show emotions or any kind of life.. Be as you've always been when socializing.
But also remember that when you're under stress, your face can reflect that without you even noticing. Learn how your face feels in certain circumstances and confirm it by having a mirror handy.
whew, that was a mouthful, lol. So I'm stepping off my soap box
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Tareen Dermatology, Roseville, Minn
Castle Connoly's America's Top Cosmetic Dermatologists
Adjunct Assistant Professor Univ of MN Dept of Dermatology
www.TareenDermatology.com
The most common areas for both Botox and Dysport treatment are the glabella (the area between the eyebrows), crows feet (the lines coming away from the eyes when you smile or squint), and the forehead (to prevent and treat those deep horizontal lines on the forehead.) It is important to visit an expert Dysport or Botox injector, in order to have the best possible results. >
Overall, my best tip is to find a reputable board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon that you trust- the type of toxin is much less important that the technique of the doctor who is injecting you

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Tareen Dermatology, Roseville, Minn
Castle Connoly's America's Top Cosmetic Dermatologists
Adjunct Assistant Professor Univ of MN Dept of Dermatology
www.TareenDermatology.com
I've been using it for years and it works. My heels will be fine then start getting tender and will soon be cracked if I don't take care of them. I'll put some ointment on them at night and they'll soon be fine. I use it as often as for as many days as it takes to make the tenderness go away.
I've tested it out over the years, just using good foot cream to see if that will work for my cracked heels, but it never does.
I don't have athlete's feet and haven't since I was in high school. My feet don't itch or show other signs of the typical athlete's foot fungus.
I don't understand it, but it works for me! Hope you have the same results!!View Thread
I recently had a great question from a community member about those pesky lines that form around the lips. Here are my top 7 tips for those lip lines. I hope that helps

http://desidermatology.com/2012/02/20/the-top-7-tips-for-a-luscious-lip-area/
One of the first places where patients start to notice the aging process is around the lips (perioral area) and eyes (periorbital area). The skin in these areas is markedly thinner than the rest of the face leading to fine vertical lines around the mouth and horizontal line around the eyes. These fine lines are initially noticed only when the patient is making expressions (dynamic lines). Over time though, if the lines are allowed to deepen, they can actually even be noticed when the face is at rest (static lines). While these lines can form in both men and women, they can be especially bothersome to women — particularly when lipstick then bleed into these lip lines.
Today, we will focus on the top 7 suggestions to prevent and treat those pesky vertical lip lines.
- No smoking: this is the most preventable thing you can do to minimize lip lines. Not only does smoking require pursed lips, it also exudes substances toxic to skin rejuvenation.
- Do not make strong, repeated expressions and minimize pursing of the lips. Of course, you should be yourself, but try not to make hard scowls. Not only will this help diminish the lines, it will also naturally make you feel better!
- Protect yourself from sun damage that can thin out the skin even further and make the lines more obvious. Use a sunscreen with at least an SPF of 15 or 30 daily and repeat applications every 90 -120 minutes if you are in the sun.
- Maximize your skin care regimen with an antioxidant (such as Vitamin C , green tea, or coffeeberry) that can help reverse and minimize environmental and sun damage to the area. Also, using an alpha hydroxy acid or topical retinoid (preferably prescription strength) at night will help to stimulate collagen and elastin production to help fill in the lines over time.
- Very small amounts of Botox / Dysport can help soften the muscles that contribute to the fine lines. As the muscles around the mouth are very sensitive to Botox, you may have trouble whistling or pursing the lips especially with overaggressive treatment. This treatment is definitely not recommended for singers or performers as it may slightly compromise your ability to pronounce 'b' or 'p.'
- A soft filler such as Collagen or Restylane can fill in the deeper lines. Very little is needed in this area so it typically is not too expensive. As with any filler, it is important that the person treating you has considerable experience — the perioral area needs very subtle filling or it may look bumpy and unnatural.
- Laser skin resurfacing of the perioral area can be very helpful to rejuvenate the area. However, special attention must be paid in darker skin tones to avoid complications such as pigmentary alteration and scarring so it is imporant to see a dermatologist with special expertise.
The cause of DPNs remains unknown but they are thought to be genetic. In fact, DPNs are estimated to occur in 35% of African Americans. It is unknown what percent of asians and hispanics are affected by DPNs, but it is higher that the caucasian population.
Many of my patients state that DPNs make them look and feel older and less confident. As a confession, I admit that after the age of 30 I developed DPNs around my eyes. They made my skin look less clear so I had a colleague of mine treat them with excellent results!
Lets explore more about this condition:
How can we treat DPNs?
There are many effective ways to treat DPNs:
--Electrodesiccation: This involes the use of a special electricity device to lightly remove the raised brown bumps. If done correctly, only the raised lesions are removed and the underlying skin is not damaged -- thus no scarring will result. There is a risk of transient discoloration so your dermatologist will suggest sun protection. Depending on your skin type, after removal your derm may also suggest temporary use of a lightening cream such as hydroquinone. This is the method that I chose for my DPN removal. After 2 -3 days of slightly red irritated skin at the site of the removal, it healed beautifully.
--Laser resurfacing: This involves using a specialized layer to gently remove the top layer of skin cells. Laser resurfacing is typically more expensive than electrodessication but is better suited for the very flat DPN lesions.
--Surgical removal: For larger DPNs a dermatologist can numb and superficially remove the lesions. Again, care must be taken to only remove the DPN and not the underlying skin to prevent scarring.
Is there anything we can do to prevent DPN?
Unfortunately, there is nothing yet that has scientifically been proven to limit the production of DPNs. DPNs are histologically related to another benign skin growth that develops as we age- seborrheic keratoses. Treatments to prevent both types of growths are in the pipeline so stay tuned ...
Summary
DPNs are common in brown skin people but can easily be treated. If your DPNs make you feel less confident, schedule an appointment with a dermatologist that you trust for removal.
For more brown skin tips please visit: www.desidermatology.comView Thread
All you can really do is cover them up as naturally as possible. I hope you are female! The best concealers I have found are Smashbox Second Skin Concealer, Laura Geller Real Deal Concealer, and IT, Bye, Bye Undereye concealer, and MakeUP Forever concealers. All are available on QVC, at Sephora or Ulta stores (or online).
Hope that helps!View Thread
My boyfriend has this weird rash on his skin, the bottom two pictures are what it looked like at first and then the next day it looked like the top picture. It feels kinda bumpy but its hard. He hasn't really itched or rubbed it to make it look like this. Does anyone know what this could be??? He doesn't have medical, and he doesn't have the money to see a doctor.
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I have been dealing with rosy cheeks my whole life. At first i was diagnosed with mild eczema...I started topical treatments which didn't seem to be having an effect on the redness. I also noticed that the backs of my arms are rosy. My cheeks, nor back of my arms never itch, never get pimples, etc. I looked up rosacea too and it doesn't look like what I have.
My cheeks have a big red blotch on both of them. I hate this because it makes me self-conscious. I feel like i cannot do ANYTHING unless i put make up on to hide the red.
I just want something that will help reduce redness...and a correct diagnosis of what it is exactly on my face and arms.
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