Birthmarks. Most of us have them, many of us love them, and all of us have seen them. These skin growths typically appear at or shortly after birth, and while they may fade over time, they often stick around for quite a while. Most birthmarks fall into one of two categories: pigmented birthmarks or vascular birthmarks. Pigmented birthmarks are caused by an excess of melanocytes (the pigment cells that give your skin its color), while vascular birthmarks occur when blood…
Scarring is a very normal part of wound healing for humans, and most of the time, any resulting scars are minor and fade over time. Some scars, though, can be incredibly bothersome, causing physical symptoms such as itching, skin tightness, and loss of motion. They can also be disfiguring and upsetting for individuals. When a scar is problematic enough that it requires intervention of some kind, laser treatments are a popular route taken. While no treatment can completely make scars…
