Melasma appears as abnormal patches of brown pigmentation on the face and is most common in women around the ages of 20-40. Melasma is often chronic and can be very difficult to treat. It requires expert care.

Cherry angiomas are common, dome-shaped papules ranging in size from 0.1 to 1 cm in diameter. They can appear anywhere on the body, scalp, or even genitals and often develop in clusters. These harmless growths typically begin appearing around age 40 and may increase in number over time. While they pose no medical risk, many people choose to remove them for cosmetic reasons.

Milia are small harmless keratin cysts just under the surface of the skin. They are very common and usually located on the eyelids and cheeks. They can sometimes arise from skin trauma or excessive occlusion of the skin.

Bear in mind that the images you see of celebrities on television, social media and in magazines are not real depictions of that person. That person will have had professional makeup applied (even the “natural” looks and men have professional make up applied) and the lighting used to take the images will refract the light in such a way to give that aesthetic effect.

Rosacea results in redness of the nose and cheeks and sometimes the forehead and chin. The skin in these areas is often described as sensitive and uncomfortable and can have pimples overlying the red areas. It is not excessively itchy or painful but can significantly affects one’s quality of life.