The ABCs of Acne: From Causes to Cures
Depending on when you grew up, the smell of Noxzema or Sea Breeze may bring back vivid memories of the painful battle against acne. It turns out, we weren’t alone.
Category: Dermatology
Look as Good as You Feel: How to Prevent and Treat Sun Damage
You know that person who never wears sunscreen and says they never burn? Did they somehow get the “good genes” that deflect the sun’s harmful rays while soaking up the
Know the Skin You Live In: Skin Cancer May be Right Under Your Nose (or on Top of Your Ear)
What is skin cancer? “It’s an abnormal growth of skin cells, which is usually caused by the sun’s harmful rays.” That’s according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). The
Neutralize and Block: The Ultimate Skin Defense Duo
As the body’s largest organ, our skin is constantly exposed to internal and external forces that contribute to aging. We talk about them medically as intrinsic and extrinsic aggressors –
Does Springtime Make You Itchy?
Learn how to get rid of the springtime itch caused by a common skin condition If you start noticing rough, scaly, bumpy or discolored patches of skin that you can
Foot Fungus: Athlete’s Foot and Fungal Toenails
Scaly, itchy feet, and thick, yellow toenails are the result of a common fungal infection often acquired by contact with contaminated floor surfaces, shoes, towels, nail files, and clippers. Affected
Acne & “Bacne:” Treatments That Actually Work
Pimples on the face, chest, or back (popularly known as “bacne”) are very common in teenagers and adults of both sexes. When acne pimples are present in men (especially “bacne”),
Did You Know Dandruff & Itchy Scalp Are Medical Conditions?
Dandruff and itchy scalp are medical conditions known as seborrheic dermatitis. This condition is very common in men, affecting up to 50% of all adults. It is caused by skin inflammation
Shave Bumps: Do You Need More than Just Adjusted Grooming Habits?
These recurrent pimple-like skin lesions, known as folliculitis, occur on the face in the beard area, nape of the neck, and sometimes the scalp. This is a common skin condition
Causes and Treatments for Hair Loss
Hair is highly sensitive to stress and there are many triggers to hair loss. The triggers can range from anemia to some other systemic disease. For female patients suffering from
