Although it affects mostly men, women also suffer from what we call androgenetic alopecia. This is the form of alopecia that consists of the progressive loss of hair density. In men, there is a receding frontal hairline, followed by hair loss in the parietal area and the vertex, up to the junction of both areas, … Read more
Rosacea is a very common chronic inflammatory skin disease, which begins to manifest itself around the age of 30, mainly in fair-skinned women (although more severe cases occur in men) with intermittent redness and hypersensitivity of the skin of the face, It may affect the cheeks and nose (most frequent manifestations), and also the forehead, … Read more
Warts, also known as viral warts, are a very common pathology among people. They appear when there is an infection in the skin due to the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They are very frequent especially in children. Specialists in children’s dermatology affirm that most warts disappear spontaneously when the immune system learns to fight them. … Read more
The sun is harmful to our skin but we cannot renounce to it either as it provides us with a necessary dose of Vitamin D. The key is prevention, protecting our skin before exposure with appropriate sun creams. The sun radiates various types of radiation such as heat, ultraviolet light type A, B and C, … Read more
Atopic dermatitis is characterized by the appearance of eczema on dry, itchy skin. Dr. Bahillo, expert in Dermatology, explains the symptoms and treatments indicated for each type of atopic skin. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin disease, in which there is an alteration in its barrier, which makes it drier and with a tendency to … Read more
Ultraviolet radiation has harmful effects on our skin. In the summer months, it is important to remember that a 15-minute exposure to the sun can already trigger the release of free radicals that cause oxidative damage to cell membranes and nuclear DNA. Initially this oxidative damage will not be visible to the naked eye, but … Read more
Every day in the United States, more than one million people use artificial tanning booths. Most of them are young women. Half of college students and 17 percent of teenagers have used artificial tanning at some time. Artificial tanning is dangerous The tanning industry tells us that tanning can be good for your health, but … Read more
In the past, sun exposure was considered a healthy benefit of outdoor activity. However, several studies have shown the many harmful effects of sun exposure, such as skin aging and skin cancer. What kind of damage does sun exposure cause? The sun’s energy reaches the earth in the form of radiation, some of it as … Read more
The origins of the Victor López-Barrantes Clinic, in Velázquez 124, date back to 1950, 60 years ago. Ours is a clinic that accumulates the unique experience of 3 generations. Frequent treatments and techniques Although we have as a rule to give the patient a comprehensive dermatological care, the most common diseases we see are acne, … Read more
Why is the texture of sunscreens so important? Texture is the quality that facilitates its use and reapplication. It is through texture that we ensure that the sunscreen protects us from the sun. Thanks to the textures, we can offer more benefits such as colored products that unify the tone or enhance the tan. In … Read more