Shaving is a quick and instant beautification process. It is also a great emergency back-up and can be used as a top-up quick fix between longer methods of removal. Shaving also leaves the skin silky and gleaming. It is also inexpensive and easy to use. Of course if you’re tired of shaving and want to […]
During this time of year with the frequent temperature and humidity changes, it may be the most challenging time to help keep your child’s eczema discomfort under control. Here’s an instructional video and some valuable information on how you can ease these symptoms through good skin care practices. [youtube id=”nBp3eEqAg2g”] Most children’s eczema does not […]
The Cancer Institute NSW is Australia’s first statewide government cancer agency, and they’re trying to reach an important and often difficult-to-reach demographic, young people. Per the ad, Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer among young people in the world! A frightening statistic, no doubt. Here in Florida we know a lot about the challenges with […]
Vitiligo (vit-uh-lie-go) causes the skin to lose color. Patches of lighter skin appear. Some people develop a few patches. Others lose much more skin color. Vitiligo usually affects the skin, but it can develop anywhere we have pigment. Patches of hair can turn white. Some people lose color inside their mouths. Even an eye can […]
Psoriasis. Most people living with psoriasis have the type of psoriasis shown here. This is plaque (plak) psoriasis. Psoriasis (sore-EYE-ah-sis) is a chronic (long-lasting) disease. It develops when a person’s immune system sends faulty signals that tell skin cells to grow too quickly. New skin cells form in days rather than weeks. The body does not […]
How you wash your face can make a difference in your appearance. Follow these tips from dermatologists to help you keep your face looking healthy. Use a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser that does not contain alcohol. Wet your face with lukewarm water and use your fingertips to apply cleanser. Using a […]
We like to think of our complexions as an angsty teen: moody, temperamental, needy, unsure of what we want, and even less sure of what we actually need. Our skin just can’t seem to make up its mind — it’s dry, it’s oily, there’s a wrinkle, there’s a breakout. Battling all of these issues usually […]
Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes rashes, dry patches and/or flaky areas on your skin. Eczema may affect you at anytime, though symptoms are most prevalent in infants and children, according to MayoClinic.com. Eczema may coexist with other conditions, such as allergies, asthma or hay fever. In addition to […]
Acne can be particularly frustrating for adults. A treatment that worked so well during our teen years can be useless — or make acne worse. If this happens, you may wonder whether those blemishes really are acne. After all, do adults get acne? Reasons for adult acne Yes, adults get acne. Some adults continue to […]
For many people, the cold clear days of winter bring more than just a rosy glow to the cheeks. They also bring uncomfortable dryness to the skin of the face, hands, and feet. For some people, the problem is worse than just a general tight, dry feeling: They get skin so dry it results in […]
