Conditions treated by Richard Welk in Seattle, WA

Acne

It seems like every teenager has looked in the mirror while examining a dreaded pimple. Though mostly noticed on the face, acne can appear on the back, neck, or other part of the body. Acne occurs most commonly during puberty and often continues into adulthood. During adolescence, acne is usually caused by an increase in testosterone, which take...
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Cellulite

Orange peel syndrome, cottage cheese skin, hail damage, the mattress phenomenon - all these refer to the same condition- cellulite. Cellulite is the official term used to describe the dimpled appearance in the skin caused by fat deposits. These deposits are just below the surface of the skin and give the skin an unwanted rippled look. In most w...
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Sun Damage

Spending too much time in the sun can make you older before your time, or look it at the least. Too much sun exposure is responsible for most of the sun damage associated with aging skin. Sun damage is the measure of how much the sun has changed the look and feel of your skin. Sun damage, also called photo damage, not only makes your skin look o...
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