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 […]
12 Celebrities Suffer From Psoriasis
Think that you are alone in combating your psoriasis? Rest assured that you’re not alone. In fact, some 7.5 million Americans suffer from the autoimmune disorder known as psoriasis. Psoriasis can hit you at any time in your life and can be mild, moderate or severe. There are several celebrities who have come forth in […]
Winning the Battle Against Acne
I think we can all agree that acne is our bitter enemy. The teenage years are awkward enough, but when you throw in some acne with everything else that’s changing, it’s almost laughable. As an adult when a little bit of acne shows up it’s almost like you get Narnia-ed right back to those memorable […]
The Difference Between Eczema & Psoriasis
Skin rashes are annoying, uncomfortable and unsightly – but worse than that, they can be tricky to diagnose. Learn about the differences between eczema and psoriasis so that you can ask all the right questions when you visit your doctor. Eczema Signs & Symptoms Nearly everyone with eczema experiences an itchy rash, but beyond that, […]
3 Benefits Of Using a Vegan Skin Care Product
In the world of commercial skin care products, it’s hard to differentiate the helpful from the harmful. Many ingredients can improve the look of your skin in the short run, but can cause damage if used over a long period of time. A quick Google search for common skin cream additives like parabens and phthalates […]
Why You Should Never Pierce Your Baby’s Ears
Recently, we’ve all been introduced to the fact that chronic eczema often stems from an allergy to a mysterious chemical, metal, or molecule to which you or your child is coming in contact. In some studies, up to 70% of children who have chronic eczema have an allergy to one or more chemicals to which they are coming into contact with, in addition […]