by Dra. Lorena Villa | Apr 28, 2026 | Aesthetic Dermatology
Ecuador, a country blessed by its location on the equatorial line, enjoys unique geographical and climatic diversity. However, this proximity to the sun implies constant exposure to high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, a crucial factor to consider for our skin...
by Dra. Lorena Villa | Apr 21, 2026 | sensitive skin
The Challenge of Rosacea in the Andean Climate Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the center of the face, causing redness, visible blood vessels (spider veins), and sometimes small acne-like bumps. Living in the Ecuadorian Andes presents...
by Dra. Lorena Villa | Apr 14, 2026 | Aesthetic Dermatology
The Challenge of Hair Thinning and Self-Esteem Noticing that your hair is thinning, losing volume, or falling out in large amounts often causes significant anxiety. Alopecia is a dermatological condition that deeply affects the self-esteem of both men and women. If...
by Dra. Lorena Villa | Apr 7, 2026 | Aesthetic Dermatology
The Hidden Risk of the Sun in the Andes Living in a privileged Andean city has its charms, but also its dermatological risks. Due to the high altitude, ultraviolet (UV) radiation strikes with greater force, making our skin an easy target for cumulative sun damage. For...
by Dra. Lorena Villa | Mar 24, 2026 | Dermatology
The Art of Aging Gracefully in the Andes The passage of time is inevitable, but the way our skin reflects it can be managed thanks to modern medical science. In a high-altitude city, constant exposure to the Andean sun accelerates the loss of collagen and elastin,...
