Psoriasis is a skin disorder affecting from 1 to 3 percent of Americans. Scaly and itchy patches of thick skin characterize this autoimmune disease. For some, psoriasis is just an annoying fact of life for those with extreme cases it is torture. You may consider trying home remedies psoriasis, but some of these at-home skin […]
Preventing Nickel Allergy
On the blog, we discussed about how much of an impact that it causes in terms of preventing individuals with atopic dermatitis from regaining control of their condition as well as gave helpful tips in preventing nickel allergy! Today I wanted to update readers some information that I recently came across. A study was published […]
Do You Have Symptoms of Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an incurable, chronic condition that alters a skin cell’s life cycle. Its sufferers sometimes become frustrated because symptoms tend to periodically improve, then get worse. Treatment strives to prevent overly rapid growth of skin cells and can bring patients substantial relief. Signs of Psoriasis There are at least eight types of psoriasis, according […]
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 […]
6 Tips to Stop Scratching that Itch
You have heard time and time again, don’t scratch that itch. Likely, it has been followed with elaboration that scratching will make it worse. It is true! Scratching can cause your skin to bleed, ooze and create room for infections. One of the common bacterial infections is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. In fact, 25% of people carry Staphylococcus […]
Allergy, Asthma & Mental Health Concerns
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is typically regarded as an uncomfortable but manageable skin condition. Although eczema’s primary symptom involves red and itchy skin, its effects can be far-reaching. Everything from allergies to mental illnesses have been attributed to the condition. Due to eczema’s chronic status and continued lack of a complete cure, its associated comorbidities […]
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 […]
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 […]