Since the beginning of life, bathing has been considered essential to human well-being. This was especially evident in Roman and Japanese culture, where the bathing customs and hygiene were revered to the point of obsession. Bathing lost its popularity during the medieval times in part due to the idea that dirt was a protection germs […]
Skin Care Awareness Month: Skin Care Myth #1
September is Skin Care Awareness Month. This month reminds us to learn about more effective ways to care for our skin and its needs. This doesn’t just mean that I want to give product recommendations, but advice, common-sense tips, as well as informative how-to’s and tutorials. This month we have a Four Part Series of Skin […]
Soft Skin for Sweethearts
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, […]
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 […]
Can Vitamin D Reduce Eczema Outbreaks?
Eczema is an umbrella term for skin conditions exhibiting swelling, redness, itching, flaking and oozing blisters. Atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and other allergic skin reactions may also be referred to as eczema. Studies have found that atopic eczema may occur due to the presence of skin-infiltrating CD4 T cells of the Th1-like and/or […]
Does Gluten Cause Psoriasis?
In recent years we have seen an increased concern with gluten. While many people have boarded the gluten-free bandwagon, the gluten free lifestyle is a response to a very real medical condition, known as celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes digestive problems for those who suffering from it’s condition. People are […]
9 Celebrities Who Are Itching for Eczema Awareness Month
With roughly 30 million Americans suffering from eczema, it is no surprise that there are celebrities who have been spotted with or have come forth about their own struggle with this itchy, and often aesthetically embarrassing, skin condition. Due to the stigma attached to eczema, the unknowing public who have never been directly affected by […]
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 […]
Identifying the Signs of Eczema
Itchy skin is always annoying, but is it eczema or something else? Identifying the signs of eczema will determine the course of treatment for your condition and let you know if you need to see a dermatologist or if an over the counter remedy will do. Here is how to identify the signs of eczema […]
3 Important Steps to Treating Eczema
It’s estimated that about 31.6 million people in the United States populationare affected by eczema, so if you’ve recently been diagnosed with mild to severe eczema, you’re certainly not alone. If you haven’t received an official diagnosis but have been suffering from rough and inflamed patches of skin, then you’ll want to start by seeing […]