It’s December now, and the temperatures are dropping. Sometimes, all you want to do is hop in a hot bath and warm up to try to avoid the cold. However, if you have eczema, your skin problem could be worsened by your desire to soak in a bathtub filled with hot water. Additionally, baths filled…
There are many reasons you may have undergone breast surgery. Breast augmentation, reduction or cancer treatment are three possible reasons for this type of procedure. There are many types of surgery options available for breast cancer treatment. You can read more about the possible surgeries that may be used to remove breast cancer on the…
For most people, the mention of the words tumor or skin growth can cause alarm. However, not all tumors and skin growths need to strike you with fear. Lipoma is one such fatty tumor that is not cancerous and does not usually indicate future harm. If you notice skin growth or a tumor it’s important…
With the cooling temperatures approaching in November, sickness can approach as well. Do you find it ironic that the two descriptive words for when you’re sick have to do with temperature? “Cold” and “Fever” are two commonly used terms once sickness starts rolling in. Those two words can also describe a common sore that may…
Alopecia Areata is a condition related to hair loss. It is an autoimmune condition and about 2 percent of all Americans have some form of this disease. While most people think of this condition they think of balding of their hair on their head, any part of your body can be affected as well. A…
If you’re in college, congratulations! The common question everyone asks you if you’re a college student is: “What’s your major?” Unless you’re undecided, it’s an easy answer. Have you chosen a minor as well? Perhaps a minor has chosen you during your college career. For many college students, they often experientially learn about something called…
We all know that water plays a vital role in keeping your skin clean on the outside. A few tips for washing your face for optimal results are to wash before bed and in the morning as well. Washing too often can actually harm your skin. It’s important to focus on the temperature of the…
Skin tags are small, soft, benign skin growths that are often on a stalk. They are harmless, but can be very annoying. You may have one skin tag, or hundreds. It is likely that if you have no skin tags, you will most likely develop at least a few in your lifetime. Skin tags often…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease. If you have Lupus, you most likely will be experiencing it a variety of different ways and severities. It affects people very differently. During the winter months you may experience more joint pain, your rash may flare up or a variety of other symptoms. The cold weather may feel like…
Telogen Effluvium Vs. Alopecia Areata If you are a women, and you are experiencing hair loss, it can be frightening. For a woman, hair is like the crown they wear every day, and when that royal crown becomes compromised, you need to find out what’s causing it. Dr. Weisman at Medical Dermatology Specialists, Inc. has…
