First of all, eyelid dermatitis may result from coming into contact with allergens or irritants found in personal care products or your environment. Eyelids have the thinnest skin on the body which makes it easier for allergens to penetrate the skin. Additionally, because of their exposed location on the body, eyelids are subject to significant […]
I’ve got a rash in my ears. Is it eczema? Is it Psoriasis? Is it an infection?
Recently, we’ve gotten lots of questions about eczema in the ear canal. This is something that can be associated with several conditions–all of which look a little bit similar to each other and therefore making it difficult to determine what the problem actually is and how to treat it. So, here are the problems that […]
Katie’s Dermatologist Explains Skin Barrier Function, Eczema, and More
——- By Katie Couric Katie Couric’s Eczema Journey – Article reposted from katiecouric.com Plus, common ingredients you may be allergic to. I’ve had eczema ever since I was a little girl. I used to get it in the crease of my arm and my mom would spread some kind of nasty ointment on it containing fish oil […]
Do you have eczema in your ears? You could be allergic to your hearing aids.
Ear dermatitis before and after: One of our customers recently asked us a question about eczema in the ears when wearing hearing aids. The eczema started AFTER starting the use of the hearing aids. In this case, we think of a form of eczema called allergic contact dermatitis–a fancy name for eczema that is caused […]
Can Washing Your Hands Too Frequently Cause Eczema?
What causes dry, itchy skin? Many aspects of our daily routine, from household chores to practicing good hygiene, can cause our skin to break out into a rash. Our hands are especially susceptible to becoming irritated since they tend to see the most wear and tear, including a surprising source of irritation: hand washing. Below is the […]
5 Things You Should Never Do To Your Skin
We’ve probably all experienced that awkward moment when you look in the mirror to get ready to go out and a new pimple has reared its ugly head on your face! It’s probably one of the worst ways to start your day. We all want to look our best, but acne and other skin […]
Your Skin’s pH Level: What You Need to Know
We can all feel when our skin isn’t happy. For some of us that means a breakout, for others it means dry spots and itchiness and for some of us it means a less vibrant complexion. It’s easy to recognize these signs but what’s harder is answering the question ‘why?’ Skin pH is a very […]
What Really Causes Diaper Rash?
According to WebMD, most babies will get a diaper rash at some point during infancy. Although several effective treatments exist for diaper rash, preventing this condition by avoiding the causes is the best course of action. Below are some of the common causes of diaper rash. Infrequent Diaper Changes Because urine and stool can both […]
What Does Hypoallergenic Mean?
If you’ve ever dealt with atopic eczema personally, then you can probably relate to being told repeatedly, “Avoid this” or “don’t use that!” You’ve taken the time to look at what you buy and made sure that every single product you ever put on your skin is “hypoallergenic”. Despite your efforts to follow doctor’s orders, […]
What’s BACNE and What You Need to do to Fight It
Just when you have the blemishes on your face under control, your back decides to take its turn. Will we ever win?! Not to worry, we’re here to tell you exactly how to handle your bacne and what causes it. Breakouts on your back are largely due to the pores getting clogged from either sweat […]