Problem: Dark Under-Eye Circles Idiopathic cutaneous hyperchromia of the orbital region (ICHOR), periorbital hyperpigmentation (POH), periorbital melanosis, orbital hyperchromia and infraorbital pigmentation are all terms used in the medical field to describe the darkening of the skin beneath the eyes. More frequently, however, this condition is referred to informally as dark circles, but also by more descriptive idioms such as raccoon and/or panda eyes. Preceded…

Problem: Cellulite Adiposis edematosa, dermopanniculosis deformans, gynoid lipodystrophy, and status protrusus cutis are all terms used in the medical field to describe the breach of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue that appears on the surface of the skin as dimpling and knot-like swelling. In informal, everyday terms, this skin condition is referred to as cellulite or by other more colorful colloquialisms such as hail damage,…

Problem: Acne According to Stedman’s® Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, acne is an inflammatory disease of sebaceous follicles marked by papules and pustules. Acne typically begins during puberty; it can affect the chest, back and face, but sometimes other areas. Cause remains unknown. Predisposing factors include heredity and androgen-estrogen imbalance.

Problem: Keratosis Pilaris Keratosis pilaris, also known as follicular keratosis, lichen pilaris or chicken skin, is a common skin condition that causes rough patches and small, acne-like bumps on the arms, thighs, cheeks and/or buttocks. Keratosis pilaris bumps are usually white or red and generally do not hurt or itch.1 Although no clear study of what causes this skin condition has been defined, keratosis pilaris…