The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) today announced that Dr. Hema Sundaram, an accomplished dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon and author, is joining the MySkinCareConnection.com community as a skincare and aesthetic medicine expert. Sundaram is the author of Face Value: The Truth About Beauty and A Guilt-Free Guide to Finding It [Rodale], which was honored by the National Press Club. She appears regularly on NBC television and XM radio programming and has been quoted in leading publications including The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Prevention Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Allure and Cosmopolitan.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, Sundaram will be writing twice weekly on a variety of issues, ranging from updates on the latest acne and anti-aging products on the market, to the latest cosmetic trends in pop culture.

Acne And Rosacea Getting You Down? Laser, Light And Cosmetic Treatments Give Patients A Much-Needed Boost

It is estimated that approximately 50 million people in the United States alone are affected by acne vulgaris, and another 14 million Americans experience the redness, flushing and pronounced blood vessels associated with rosacea. While there are no cures for these persistent skin conditions, dermatologists are broadening their treatment options to include laser, light and cosmetic therapies that are proving effective in managing these conditions and improving patient satisfaction.

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Here's a sampling of some the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedures offered through The Everett Clinic. Prices are per visit.

Filler injections ($450 to $2,000): Improve facial lines, wrinkles and scars by replenishing the layers beneath your skin. Fillers can be used to enhance thin lips and to fill in facial lines for a younger refreshed look. Common fillers include Restylane and Radiesse. Effects of many fillers typically last six months, but some patients have reported lasting effects for up to two years.

Botox ($375 to $900): Reduce and soften the look of facial wrinkles, worry lines, frown lines, laugh lines and crow's-feet. Effects last about four months.

Chemical peels ($70 to $750): Improve skin texture and tone using medical-grade chemical solutions.

Not by the hair on my chinny chin chin!

Q: I have an embarrassing problem. Recently I've noticed that I have some dark hair growing above my lip and on the side of my face. It makes me really self-conscious, but I'm afraid to shave it because I don't want it to grow back even thicker. What can I do?

Before you grab that razor, let me assure you that you're not alone. What you're describing is both incredibly common and easily treatable in most cases. Hirsutism is the medical term for having thick, dark hair in places where women normally don't get it (think face, chest, armpits ... you get the picture). Though this may sound as if you're going to turn into the Wolf Man, rest assured that for most women, hair growth does not come close to reaching truly masculine levels.

There are many reasons why this pesky hair can creep up, and the good news is that most of them are totally benign (besides, of course, wondering whether your date is staring at your lipstick or your lip fuzz).