Pain and itching are the worst parts of having dry, cracked skin. When socks feel rough on your feet or your hands sting anytime you wash and dry them, it is time to search out a cure. However, it is just as important to know what causes cracked hands and feet so that you can […]
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 […]
No Shave November: Best Products For Sensitive Skin
Shaving is torturous when you have sensitive skin. The burn, the irritation and the ensuing dry skin itch can drive any man crazy. One solution is don’t shave and grow a beard but even then, skin issues may still persist. So what can you do to keep your skin feeling soft and moisturized with a […]
How to Protect Your Skin from Halloween Makeup
Crisp fall air, children’s laughter, pumpkins glowing, leaves falling and lots of candy spell Halloween! The best costumes usually are the creative ones and tend to involve makeup. The effects are awesome and spooky! But so can the damage done to your skin. Costume makeup weighs heavy on your skin and is loaded with oils. […]
Post-Summer Skin Recovery Tips
As fall approaches and the days become shorter, the air crisper and cooler, overtaking the summer heat, we fondly look back over the lazy days of summer reflecting on the glorious sunny days, while the mirror rudely reminds us of the damage we have done to our skin. If your skin feels dry, rough or […]
Skin Cancer: Surgeon General Warning!
Do tanning beds cause skin cancer? Melanoma experts have long warned against indoor tanning and now another supporter is helping spread the message. The office of the U.S. Surgeon General issues a stern warning to those considering getting a quick bronze in a tanning bed this winter: Don’t do it! With technology simplifying many aspects […]
Skin Cancer or Breast Cancer? How to Tell the Difference
This week I had a sweet, older man who came to see me for eczema on his arm and lower back. His internist had been treating the spots as eczema for four years. All the while, the eczema seemed to be getting a little bit better in the middle of one of the spots and then […]
The Role of Antihistamines in Eczema Itching Relief
Atopic Dermatitis is the genetic form of eczema and is the result of many different factors defects in the skin barrier; lipid (or fat) deficiency in the skin barrier, an overly alkaline pH of the skin barrier (partially due to a lack of certain fatty ACIDS in the skin), a susceptibility to bacteria and yeast overgrowth […]
Why Do I Have Extremely Dry Skin?
Living with dry skin can be extremely itchy and irritating. Dry skin is aesthetically displeasing and can cause embarrassment. There are several factors that contribute to dry skin: Environmental elements such as cold weather or extreme heat and sun exposure can cause itchy patches of dry skin. All forms of dry skin are related to […]