Celiac disease is a digestive disease where the small intestine is unable to digest food due to a hypersensitivity to gluten. The disease systems may disappear when the patient is placed on a strict gluten-free diet. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, The presence of Celiac disease leads to Dermatitis Herpetiformis […]
5 Tips to Avoid Itching an Eczema Rash
Eczema is an inflammatory response in the body that causes the skin to become irritated, inflamed and intensely itchy. While scratching the itch may provide some relief, it is usually short-lived and can make your skin even more inflamed and itchy. Eczema sufferers who scratch their inflamed skin are also at risk for developing staphylococcus […]
Plaque Psoriasis Facts: Are You at Risk?
Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. This autoimmune disease is a lifelong illness that causes scaly, red patches to develop on the skin. While the exact cause of plaque psoriasis is unknown, it is thought to occur when the immune system sends out faulty signals that increases the skin cell growth cycle. […]
The Importance of Optimizing the Skin’s Barrier
As the largest organ in the human body, our skin acts as a first-line defense against invasive organisms such as bacteria and virus. Skin health is amazingly important, and yet many people do not understand how our skin works, or how to important skin barrier optimization is to our health. Skin: A Layered Approach Our skin is […]
Eat Your Way to Healthier Skin
If you are suffering from dry, flaky, and perhaps even itchy skin, you should consider adding certain items to your diet. The right foods really can help you skin to glow with good health, and even those who suffer from eczema and psoriasis can benefit significantly from bringing the right foods to the table. Foods […]
Natural Oils: Always Safe For Your Skin?
The use of natural oils as a topical skin moisturizer has increased in popularity worldwide in recent years. Some people believe that, because the oils are natural, they pose no potential harm to the skin. While many natural oils are perfectly acceptable for consumption, some pose risks when applied to the skin. Olive oil and […]
Eczema Treatment: Bathing in Bleach?
Atopic dermatitis is a frustrating skin condition that plagues people from a very young age. More commonly known as eczema, this affliction causes patches of dry skin. Patients, especially young children, struggle to avoid scratching the patches. As a result, infections abound. Several studies suggest that treating the infection with a dilute bleach bath may […]
Allergy, Asthma & Mental Health Concerns
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is typically regarded as an uncomfortable but manageable skin condition. Although eczema’s primary symptom involves red and itchy skin, its effects can be far-reaching. Everything from allergies to mental illnesses have been attributed to the condition. Due to eczema’s chronic status and continued lack of a complete cure, its associated comorbidities […]
Raw Diets: Power to Cure Eczema?
Most people develop atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, as infants or toddlers. This persistent, itchy, dry skin is not contagious, but causes misery for it’s sufferers. Parents often find themselves at a loss to treat eczema in their children, especially if it is severe. While some rely on treatments for acute outbreaks of eczema, […]
Skin Cancer: Surgeon General Warning!
Do tanning beds cause skin cancer? Melanoma experts have long warned against indoor tanning and now another supporter is helping spread the message. The office of the U.S. Surgeon General issues a stern warning to those considering getting a quick bronze in a tanning bed this winter: Don’t do it! With technology simplifying many aspects […]