Winter time does enough damage on our skin without our compounding the problem with using the wrong products during baths. With the cold wind howling outside, nothing is more cozy than sliding into a hot bath, warming you up to the core. However, if you are suffering from dry, cracked skin, eczema or psoriasis […]
Skin Care for Hikers: National Hiking Day
Is there anything better than hiking through a pristine trail, listening to mother nature sing her song? Maybe a few things, but hiking as a hobby is incredibly healthy for the mind, body and soul. The only real problem is the havoc the elements can wreak on your skin. There are steps you can take […]
How to Care for Childhood Eczema
Every child gets rashes at some point, in one form or another. But when eczema rears its ugly head, all any parent wants is relief for their child’s itching and pain. It is especially challenging for young children because they don’t understand why they shouldn’t scratch. Explaining to a two year old why they can’t […]
Eczema: What Hurts and What Helps
Approximately 3% of adults and 10-20% of children suffer from eczema in the United States alone. There are millions of products out there that promise solutions and relief from this skin condition but how do you know what works and what doesn’t? What Hurts and Aggravates Eczema Fragrance Mix 1: is more commonly known in […]
ABC’S Of Skin Cancer
Sunshine and hot days are meant for the beach and lounging by the pool. Everyone loves to have that sun-kissed look, however too much of a good thing can cause problems. Namely, skin cancer. The frustrating part is that most skin cancers are asymptomatic which means you might not know you have something wrong until […]
Back to School: Tips for Staying Healthy
Parents and kids alike are excited for the start of the new school year albeit for very different reasons. Moms and dads can’t wait for kids to be occupied during the day and learning all they can while kids can’t wait to see friends again after long summers apart. Every new school year brings […]
Worst Foods for Your Skin
Who doesn’t love scrolling through Pinterest looking at all the delicious recipes for freshly baked breads, easy pasta dishes and scrumptious cupcakes? Those tempting treats will make anyone hungry enough to whip a batch up! But there are repercussions and not only for your waistline. There are foods that can wreak havoc on your […]
The Good & The Bad News For Those With Eczema
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 […]
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 […]
Parental Tips for Childhood Eczema
If you’re a parent, you are aware of how difficult it is to prevent your children from scratching an itch. Whether it is a mosquito bite, a bout of hives or an itchy, eczema rash, their little fingers attack that itch without realizing the damage that can cause. One of the biggest issues that arises […]