If you or a loved one suffer from eczema, then you’ve probably asked this question: “Will it ever go away?” If you do what we humans do best in this day and age, you Google it, then you will find an answer… and then another answer… and another answer. You will find as many answers as […]
Why Bathing is Essential For Your Skin
Since the beginning of life, bathing has been considered essential to human well-being. This was especially evident in Roman and Japanese culture, where the bathing customs and hygiene were revered to the point of obsession. Bathing lost its popularity during the medieval times in part due to the idea that dirt was a protection germs […]
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 […]
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 […]
Beard Care Tips for Manly Men
Manly men grow beards! Well, okay, there is nothing wrong with a clean shaven man. However, many men experience complications with their shaving routines and facial hair growth. Some common concerns, include: acne under the beard, allergic reactions to essential oils and shaving creams, itchy skin and folliculitis. Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles […]
Skin Care Products That Cause Allergic Reactions
There are hundreds of thousands of skin care products on the market today. Do you know what you’re putting on your skin? In an FDA conducted survey, up to 25% of people reported that they had experienced an allergic reaction to at least one beauty care product. Beauty products range from shampoo, soaps, moisturizers, cosmetics, cologne […]
7 Things Your Dermatologist Wants You to Know
Dermatologist’s treat a plethora of skin conditions, including: eczema, rosacea, acne, psoriasis and skin cancer. Some patients visit the office voicing one concern, while others are experiencing multiple skin abnormalities or irritations. There are several things, you can do, that will make your visit run smoothly and help to get to the root of your condition […]
What is the Rosacea Diet?
While there isn’t a universally acknowledged diet for rosacea, avoiding foods that trigger redness, facial flushing and inflammation, might be a good recipe for rosacea. By discovering which foods personally trigger your rosacea, you can eliminate them from your diet and help to reduce facial redness and other symptoms associated with this condition. Facial flushing […]