Adult Acne
Acne is just something that teenagers must endure and then grow out of. Right? Oh, if only that were the case.
Winter Skin Care
The skin is the largest organ in the human body, and it needs to be cared for and protected year round. While cold winter air can cause the skin to dry out and cause people to stock up on hand creams and lotions, many neglect other winter skin care factors. Just because the temperatures drop… Continue reading about Winter Skin Care
Psoriasis and Colder Temps
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin of an estimated 3% of the United State’s population and about 5% of the world’s population. This skin condition causes red, raised, and scaly patches on the skin, typically on the outside of the knees, elbows, or scalp. For many, psoriasis causes a burning or stinging… Continue reading about Psoriasis and Colder Temps
Ingrown Hairs
Ingrown hairs can be painful and incredibly unappealing to the eyes. An ingrown hair occurs when hair that has been shaved or tweezed grows back into the skin and does not poke through the follicle opening of the skin. Ingrown hairs cause inflammation and irritation to the skin, and they can cause serious infection and… Continue reading about Ingrown Hairs
Seborrheic Keratosis
Seborrheic keratosis is a common skin condition that tends to affect certain adults as they age. They are noncancerous (benign) skin growths that often appear on the neck, back, or chest area. They are often described as large, dry wart-like growths that are light tan to black in color. For many people, having seborrheic keratosis… Continue reading about Seborrheic Keratosis
Shingles Treatment
Shingles is a viral infection that is related to the chickenpox virus. It causes a painful rash to occur on the body, typically on one side of the body at a time. Once a person has had chickenpox, the virus lays dormant inside the nerve tissue near the spinal cord and brain. The virus tends… Continue reading about Shingles Treatment
Hyperhidrosis
Sweating is a natural and normal part of life. Sweating is the body’s natural cooling mechanism in hot and stressful situations. However, for many people their bodies go into overdrive when it comes to sweat production. Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, can have a significantly negative effect on a person’s personal or professional life. Hyperhidrosis typically… Continue reading about Hyperhidrosis
Cherry Angiomas
Many adults find that they suddenly have tiny flat red dots appear on their skin as they continue to get older. These “bumps” are known as Cherry Angiomas. Cherry angiomas are common benign skin growths that consist of an abnormal growth of capillaries close to the surface of the skin. They have no malignant potential,… Continue reading about Cherry Angiomas
Erythema Multiforme
Seeing a child’s skin covered in a horrible rash can completely terrify any parent or guardian. Erythema Multiforme is a rash unlike any rash most people have ever seen before. It is a hypersensitive reaction to an infection or medication. Erythema multiforme has a distinct appearance when the rash is starting because the reaction causes… Continue reading about Erythema Multiforme
Eczema Awareness Month
The National Eczema Association (NEA) has organized October as Eczema Awareness Month as a way to give those who suffer from eczema a chance to receive the support and encouragement they deserve. The symptoms of eczema are different for each person, and they can be mild, moderate, or severe. Generally, those with eczema suffer from… Continue reading about Eczema Awareness Month
