Eczema is a skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, red and inflamed skin. Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of the condition. There are several elements in your everyday environment that you should avoid, as they can trigger eczema flares. Specific Allergens Be aware of contact allergens and skin irritants, including: sulfates, beeswax, parabens, […]
What Does & Doesn’t Work for Eczema
Here are some products that you can apply to your skin care routine that will help heal and improve your eczema. And also some products or ingredients that don’t work to help eczema. What Doesn’t Work? Here are some common ingredients that you can find in skin care products, even products that are meant to cure […]
Success Stories Series: The One Who Tried It All
Continuing our Success Stories Series, we are delighted to share the experience of Cambria Kem and her son, Amarri, a young boy who has suffered from eczema his whole life. My 4 year-old, Amarri, was born with eczema. The auto immune condition affected me as a child also. I am the person who has tried it all, creams, ointments, smelly […]
Skin Care Awareness Month: Skin Care Myth #3
As a continuation of National Skin Care Awareness Month, we are continuing our Four Part Series of Skin Care Myths We All Need to Know. Myth #3: Homemade remedies for cracked heels Dry feet and cracked heels can be uncomfortable, embarrassing and even painful. So what causes dry cracked heels? There are several factors that cause […]
Skin Care Awareness Month: Skin Care Myth #2
As a continuation of National Skin Care Awareness Month, we are continuing our Four Part Series of Skin Care Myths We All Need to Know. Myth #2: Topical steroids and antibiotics are the only way to treat eczema. False. Many of my eczema patients come in after receiving multiple prescriptions for topical steroids and antibiotics for […]
Skin Care Awareness Month: Skin Care Myth #1
September is Skin Care Awareness Month. This month reminds us to learn about more effective ways to care for our skin and its needs. This doesn’t just mean that I want to give product recommendations, but advice, common-sense tips, as well as informative how-to’s and tutorials. This month we have a Four Part Series of Skin […]
Success Stories Series: Seeing My Baby with a Clear Face
Continuing our Success Stories Series, we are delighted to share the experience of Rachel Cook and baby Sadie, a wonderful mother with a beautiful little girl who used to suffer from eczema. As 2014 was coming to a close, late in the afternoon on Dec. 30, while picking up her children from school, Dr. Cheryl […]
Seeing Red: Why is My Face Flushing?
Flushing is an involuntary redness of the skin. It is temporary, and most commonly it affects the face. Sometimes facial flushing can extend to the neck and chest, as well. There are several reasons that you may experience redness and flushing that are normal body responses, including: Physical States Hot temperatures Exercise reactions Eating spicy […]
7 Ways to Fight Depression When You Have Eczema
While eczema is a skin condition, it can also affect your mental health and emotional well being. People who experience more moderate to severe flares of atopic dermatitis, have reported suffering from depressive thoughts. In addition, many have people with eczema are embarrassed by their symptoms, so they seclude themselves from group activities, or even, […]
Rosacea Skin Care Routine for Men
Rosacea is a skin condition that affects both men and women. However, men are more likely to develop phymatous rosacea. Phymatous rosacea causes the nose to become swollen and enlarged, making rosacea more aesthetically displeasing and even embarrassing. Men are prone to experiencing swollen and enlarged noses as a symptom of their rosacea. In fact, according to The […]