Urinary incontinence is the inadvertent and unintentional leakage of urine from the bladder. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the uncontrolled release of urine during activities that pressurize the bladder such as coughing, lifting, laughing, standing, exercise,...
Varicose veins are large, swollen veins that often appear on the legs and feet. They happen when the valves in the veins do not work properly or leak. Dysfunctional valves cause venous blood to flow in the reverse direction leading to a variety of problems. This is a...
Melasma is a common skin condition that causes dark, discolored patches on your skin. It’s also called chloasma, or the “mask of pregnancy,” when it occurs in pregnant women. The condition is much more common in women than men, though men can get it too. 90% of people...
Facial aging is a complex cascade of events that results in undesirable changes in facial structure, contour, volume as well as skin pigmentation, laxity and texture. Facial aging is a progressive phenomenon that affects women disproportionally than men. It can follow...
by Dr. Stephen Nightingale Acne vulgaris is an undesirable skin condition that primarily affects adolescent but can affect adults. Acne can present as comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, and/or cysts and are the result of obstruction and inflammation of...