It is almost that time of year again! The sun is already out and shining and it won’t be long before you find yourself in flip flops or sandals. Are your feet beach ready? Dry, cracked heels are a common condition in both men and women. There are several factors that contribute to dry feet […]
How To: Beach-Ready Feet
Secrets to Treating Sunburn
Many of you know that I prefer the use of clothing and hats to protect your skin from the sun rather than the application of all the chemicals that are found in sunscreens. I always recommend that my patients wear a rash guard when they’re going to be in the pool or directly in the […]
7 Foods That Hydrate Your Skin From The Inside Out
Whether you are dealing with dry weather during the winter or you are someone who has always had a tendency for dry skin, it will become increasingly important for you to keep your body moisturized. Of course, there are always a number of amazing products available on the market that are made to hydrate the […]
Why You Should Know What Neomycin Is
Have you ever used antibiotic ointments for a cut or a wound and it actually looks worse the next day? A contact allergy may be the cause. Neomycin, a key ingredient in triple antibiotic ointments available over-the-counter, has gained notoriety as “allergen of the year” in 2010 because of its effects as an allergen to […]
7 Things to Avoid When Combatting Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disorder affecting from 1 to 3 percent of Americans. Scaly and itchy patches of thick skin characterize this autoimmune disease. For some, psoriasis is just an annoying fact of life for those with extreme cases it is torture. You may consider trying home remedies psoriasis, but some of these at-home skin […]
What Is Keratosis Pilaris?
A common disorder of the skin, keratosis pilaris (KP) is characterized by rough epidermal regions and patches of small acne-like bumps that typically appear on the upper arms, thighs, buttocks, and cheeks. These bumps can be white, tan, or red in color. The condition is caused by the keratinization (or cellular “hardening”) of the skin’s […]
Eczema & Olive Oil
Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that has high prevalence throughout the world and is most common seen in children. Parents sometimes find that it can be very difficult to watch their child suffer from this condition, thus leading them to seek medical advice. One age-old recommendation was put to the test and was shown […]
Your Skin in a Winter Wonderland
For those who suffer from atopic dermatitis (AD), the winter season often proves to be a difficult one. As family and friends gather to celebrate during the holidays, sometimes having eczema flares can be embarrassing. There is currently limited data on reasons why this is the case, but we do know that the problem exists […]
Preventing Nickel Allergy
On the blog, we discussed about how much of an impact that it causes in terms of preventing individuals with atopic dermatitis from regaining control of their condition as well as gave helpful tips in preventing nickel allergy! Today I wanted to update readers some information that I recently came across. A study was published […]