Poison oak, poison sumac and poison ivy all contain the same plant oil that triggers an allergic reaction on your skin. If you brush up against or come in contact with one of these poisonous plants, the urushoil comes in contact with your skin and will cause an allergic reaction on it. While they all… Continue reading about Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac
Summer is here! June 21, 2018 marked the June Solstice when the sun reaches its northernmost point from the equator. The sun is higher in the sky throughout the day and its rays hit the Earth at a more direct angle, which gives us the warm (and sometimes downright HOT) summer. During the day of… Continue reading about Protecting Your Scalp From The Sun
There are times in your life when you willingly strap a mask over your face to have fun. Halloween and masquerade balls are two types of events where a mask is acceptable and fun. Another occasion that you may wear a mask is during your pregnancy. However, this type of mask is never invited or… Continue reading about The “Pregnancy Mask” You Never Asked To Put On
Blisters are not fun. If you have one, you know that it not only hurts, but it also can look bad as well. When it comes to blisters, you may have a common blister or blistering skin. These two conditions are very different for many reasons. A Blister A single blister is a pocket of… Continue reading about The Differences Between A Blister And Blistering Skin
Do you feel like you’re at a dead end when it comes to your skin condition? Does it seem like nothing you do, no ointment that you use, and no pill that you take is helping it go away? If this describes how you’re feeling about your skin condition, it may be a good time… Continue reading about Are Clinical Trials A Good Option For You?
Warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). If you have a wart it can cause you pain, discomfort and it can be unsightly. Warts can be treated in a variety of different ways. Each method depends on the type and location of your wart. A typical solution for your wart solution may include the use… Continue reading about Salicylic Acid For Wart Removal
Psoriasis is a chronic disease that is caused by a rapid growth of skin cells. Your immune system sends faulty signals to your skin cells, which causes them to grow too quickly. Your body cannot shed these extra skin cells; instead they begin to pile up on your skin’s surface, which causes psoriasis to appear.… Continue reading about Psoriasis In Your Scalp
The title of this blog may be a bit confusing for you. It probably seems like the words “for” and “against” completely contradict themselves, and they do! However, as you’ll read, both specific considerations for your skin are important for you as you think about preventing and detecting skin cancer. Screening Against Skin Cancer The… Continue reading about Screening Against And For Skin Cancer
Alopecia is a hair loss condition that affects up to 80 million men and women in the United States. While hair loss is the common factor for both men and women when it comes to this condition, the symptoms and causes may differ beyond that. In addition, the amount of hair loss varies from person-to-person,… Continue reading about Alopecia In Men And Women
Rosacea affects your facial skin and is a chronic disorder characterized by flare-ups and remissions. It often begins after the age of 30 and appears as a redness on your nose, cheeks, chin or forehead. The condition may come and go. It is more common for women to be diagnosed with rosacea than men. Emotional… Continue reading about Is Your Rosacea Ready For Warmer Temperatures?
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