Dandruff is a common condition resulting dry and flaking of the skin on the head (scalp) and can affect any age group or gender.Apart from itching and shedding skin flakes, dandruff can usually be accompanied with pimples on the head (scalp pimples). Scalp pimples are usually caused by inflammation and sometimes infection of the hair follicle (folliculitis) characterized by itchy pustules on the affected area. These pimples usually dry up spontaneously and form a crust on the scalp. While scalp pimples may subside without any treatment, it can become a serious condition if the infection spreads.

What is dermabrasion?

Dermabrasion is an effective procedure done under local anaesthetic for the treatment of skin imperfections. A high speed brush with a spinning disc is used to remove the outer surface layer of skin (epidermis) to allow for regrowth of new skin tissue. The uneven, old scar tissue is replaced to alter the contour of the scar. The deep exfoliating effects of dermabrasion treatments can often remove deep wrinkles around the chin and mouth area, some scars and surface pigmentation.

The search for a youthful appearance often starts with simple cosmetic treatments like altering the hair color and hiding the grey with hair dyes. The popularity of hair dye is not isolated to those looking at masking the signs of aging and changing fashion trends very often involves changing the hair color. However hair dye allergies affect many who use dyes and can cause a host of symptoms ranging from skin rashes and ’scalp pimples’ to thinning and hair loss. Unfortunately the popularity of hair dye is unlikely to wane as coloring or tinting the hair is still a common practice.

Excessive facial hair on women is regarded as unattractive and unappealing among the trendy and fashionable. Although some individuals from various culture and race groups view hair growth as aesthetically acceptable and allow their hair to grow naturally, there is an increasing trend to remove facial hair even among these more conservative groups. Excessive facial hair usually occurs due to the genetic make-up of the individual, medication such as anabolic steroids which causes an increased in hair growth and hormonal imbalances during puberty, pregnancy and menopause. If the hair growth in a woman is thick (terminal hairs), then this may be a condition known as hirsutism. The male hormones in men causes thick facial hair growth after puberty and is seen as a natural part of manhood.

Facial steaming, which is a widely practiced salon procedure, is an important step in the skin care and beauty regime. This procedure dates back to the ancient era where Turkish baths were the part of a daily relaxation ritual. Steaming helps to release oil and dust buildup in the skin, preventing blockages and possibly reducing the severity of conditions like acne. This procedure is widely used by on a regular basis by both young and older persons, as a skin care therapy.