Keratotis Pilaris A harmless skin condition, resembling rough, dry bumps. Usually found on the back of upper arms, legs and bottoms. What is it: Keratosis Pilaris is a harmless skin condition. Usually found on the back of your upper arms, legs and bum cheeks, it resembles little red or dry patches or bumps. The bumps…

Hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation is a common and usually harmless condition where areas of the skin become darker in color. Hyperpigmentation is a common and usually harmless condition where areas of the skin become darker in color. At Queen Bee we see this occur in areas such as the underarms, under the chin and bikini areas. Why?…

Folliculitis / Follicultis Barbae/ Shavers Rash (Follic/Shavers rash) A skin condition associated with shaving and hair removal. Usually found on the face, bikini lines and bottoms. What is it? These are two common skin conditions associated with shaving and hair removal. Men are likely to see this condition on their faces (“shavers rash”) where pimples…

OILY OR DRY SKIN Skin that produces too much oil or not enough can be confused. When you use abrasive products – perhaps prescriptions from your doctor or over the counter acne products, you are essentially stripping all of the moisture and essential oils from your skin, making it extremely dry; you are interfering with…

Acne and Maskne Painful red and inflamed pimples caused by bacteria and other factors. What is it? Painful and unattractive red and white bumps that arise, sometimes in clusters, on your face, neck, chest, shoulders and back. How is it caused?:Adult acne can be caused by the same issue that causes acne in teens, excess…

Ingrown Hairs Ingrown hairs occur when a hair that has been removed curls back down or grows sideways into the skin.  What is it? Ingrown hairs occur when a hair that has been removed curls back down or grows sideways into the skin. We prefer to call these hairs “ingrowing” hairs because you can see…