Eczema is an inflammation of the skin often linked with allergies. Doctors often use the terms eczema and atopic dermatitis interchangeably because most cases of eczema are caused by atopic dermatitis. It is a non-contagious skin disorder which causes itchy,
Plantar warts, though often harmless, can be an uncomfortable and sometimes painful issue affecting the soles of the feet. Caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), plantar warts are highly contagious and thrive in warm, moist environments like public pools and showers.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Despite its prevalence, many myths about skin cancer persist,
There are many familiar rituals we Americans perform all the time like heading to the beach in summer and tailgating during football season. One ritual in particular is important to safeguard our skin from the danger of UV rays from the sun.
It might seem logical that being in the sun might dry up acne on your face and back. However, no amount of sunbathing will help, plus it’s dangerous for your skin. In fact, summertime can increase your breakouts just when you want to pull out your tank tops and bathing suit.
You have tried to be conscientious this summer about wearing sunscreen, but alas, there were times you forgot to reapply it. Then there were all those countless other summers when you were careless about protecting your skin, so now you are left with sun damage.
A lot of skin care tips that you might read on the internet are meant for people who have normal skin. If your skin is more naturally dry than others, you need to take care of your skin differently. Things that you do every day could be causing your skin to become drier and drier over time.
People of a certain age might remember when sunbathers, including them, sat at the beach without sunscreen. Instead they might have used baby oil on their skin to increase their gorgeous tan. Little did they know that using baby oil increased their risk of skin cancer since it attracts ultraviolet UV rays and allows it to penetrate more deeply.
Psoriasis is a condition where skin cells build up causing scales and dry itchy patches. They are unsightly and the worst part is never knowing when they will appear. Those who have psoriasis have triggers that make the condition worse. Let’s discover what you can do about it and what makes psoriasis worse.
Have you ever worn a ring or bracelet for a special occasion and ended up scratching the area? Suddenly there is a scaly and itchy site where the jewelry was sitting. It burns and becomes dry and flakey. Most likely you have developed contact dermatitis from the metals in the jewelry.
