Do Natural Remedies for Eczema Add Irritation or Alleviate the Itch?
Eczema (pronounced EK-suh-muh) is hard to spell and even harder to live with. The National Eczema Association describes it as “an inflammatory skin condition that causes itchiness, dry skin, rashes,… read more
Control What You Can for Healthy Skin at Any Age
Did you know there’s an entire month focused on healthy aging? September has been “Healthy Aging Month” since 1992 (check out this fun timeline). When you look for information on… read more
Banish Acne from Going Back to School
As if back-to-school shopping wasn’t enough to tackle for our kids – what’s popular, what fits, what’s on sale? – you may be dealing with a teenager who’s suddenly convinced… read more
Psoriasis: A Skin Condition That’s More Than Skin-Deep
Do any of these (somewhat unusual) names sound familiar to you? Humira, Stelara, Cosentyx, Embrel and Otezla? It’s probably because you’ve seen ads for them. With so many commercials (and… read more
Does Blocking Sun from Skin Prevent Vitamin D?
We’ve all heard so many stories about Vitamin D. If you live in a sunny climate you’re getting enough OR you can’t get enough so you have to take supplements… read more
Sunscreen Facts: Take Our Better Blocker Quiz
You know that sunscreen is a must to protect against cancer and premature aging. You might even know that combining it with a topical antioxidant boosts your benefits. But do… read more
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…. read more
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… read more
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… read more
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 –… read more