Eczema is a skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, red and inflamed skin. Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of the condition. There are several elements in your everyday environment that you should avoid, as they can trigger eczema flares. Specific Allergens Be aware of contact allergens and skin irritants, including: sulfates, beeswax, parabens, […]
What Does & Doesn’t Work for Eczema
Here are some products that you can apply to your skin care routine that will help heal and improve your eczema. And also some products or ingredients that don’t work to help eczema. What Doesn’t Work? Here are some common ingredients that you can find in skin care products, even products that are meant to cure […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Eczema Itch Factor
Eczema, is an umbrella term, used to describe a group of skin conditions characterized by the skin being irritated and inflamed. The most common form of the disease, atopic dermatitis, is often inherited and has the tendency to cause susceptibility to other allergic conditions including, hay fever and asthma. Eczema affects around 15 million Americans, with […]
Spring is in the Air: Allergen Reduction Tips
Spring is in the air! For those of you who are ready for winter weather to be done (I’m with you), this is great news. However, with Spring comes allergies and that renders unwanted allergic reactions. You may experience itchy, eyes and that annoying tickle in your nose, but did you know that allergens can exacerbate […]
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 […]
What In Your House is Causing Your Eczema?
Eczema is a long term, possibly life long, skin condition that is dry and itchy. The most common form of eczema is known as atopic dermatitis. It often results from being in contact with an allergen, so naturally, it benefits you to be aware of indoor allergens that can trigger your condition and take the […]
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 […]
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 […]