Skin Care Tips Men’s
Hair loss
Male pattern baldness can be inherited from either side of a family.
Usually starts in a man’s thirties but can sometimes begin during the teen years.
Topical and oral medications block the formation of testosterone in the hair follicle.
Hair transplantation surgery involves moving hair from hair-bearing portions (donor sites) of the head to bald or thinning portions (recipient sites).
A dermatologist can help determine which hair-loss treatments work best.
Shaving
According to a recent consumer poll1 conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), 78 percent of men who shave have experienced irritation.
Razor bumps and ingrown hairs are formed when facial hair is cut too short and it curls back into the skin.
Thoroughly wet the beard.
Shave in the direction that the hairs lie.
Avoid repeating strokes.
Keep the skin relaxed.
Men who have severe shaving problems might want to consider laser hair removal.
Tattoo removal
Lasers can remove tattoos without scarring.
Dark blue, red, some lighter blues, and green inks all respond well to laser treatment.
The best candidates for tattoo removal are people who have light skin and a black tattoo.
Complete removal might require several treatments.
Excess body hair
For large areas of the body like the shoulders and back, laser hair removal might be the best option.
People who have light skin and dark hair are ideal candidates for laser hair removal.
New, longer wavelength lasers can successfully be used on people who have darker skin tones.
Athlete’s foot, jock itch and nail fungus
Tinea fungus can cause three common fungal infections: athlete’s foot, jock itch, and nail fungus.
Tinea fungus can easily spread from one area of the body to another and requires immediate treatment.
Tinea fungus also can affect the nails, causing the end of the nail to separate from the nail bed.
To avoid tinea, keep the areas it targets dry and clean, use shower sandals in public bathing areas, and wear loose-fitting clothing.
Sunscreen use
According to a recent Academy consumer poll2, 65 percent of men used sunscreen when outdoors.
However, only 5 percent use sunscreen on a daily basis.
Applying sunscreen is the No. 1 thing men can do to reduce aging skin.