Valentine’s Day is typically associated with boxed chocolates, over sized stuffed teddy bears, and arrangements of beautiful flowers. It is the red roses holiday of love. You wine and dine with your special someone but what comes after this evening of romance and fun? There is likely to be some skin on skin contact. Snuggling, […]
Get Rid of Cracked Heels with a Simple Routine
If the skin on your cracked heels is so dry that it’s sharp enough to cut your sheets or your socks, then you’ve got a problem. We are nearing flip-flop season. Are you sure you’re ready to display those feet quite yet? Gagging is never the result you want from someone when they see your […]
That Awkward Itch That We All Worry About
Okay, so you’ve got what you describe as “dry itchy skin on the penis or the vagina.” Here’s the good news: it might not be as bad as you think. If we’re just talking about a skin condition, then chances are that it’s not some terrifying STD and that it is treatable. Why are we […]
The Link Between Smoking and Psoriasis
Most people know the common dangers of smoking, like cancer and lung disease, but many don’t understand how smoking affects the skin. According to a study published in 2012 in the American Journal of Epidemiology, smokers have nearly double the risk of developing psoriasis compared with people who have never smoked cigarettes. Psoriasis is an autoimmune […]
The Psychological Side Effects of Skin Diseases
Besides being uncomfortable and possibly even painful, skin disorders can have a significant impact on the physical appearance of those who suffer from them. If you live with skin conditions on a regular basis, you are may already be quite familiar with feelings of self consciousness during social or work situations. Studies linking depression to […]
Occupational Skin Disease in Health Care Workers
Healthcare workers sit squarely in the middle between optimum skin health and the risk of occupational disease. There is plenty to be fearful of when you work in healthcare. MSRA, or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is one of the more common health related occupational diseases. When it comes to skin care, healthcare workers face many different […]
Dermatitis Herpetiformis & Celiac Disease
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 […]