Posted at 27-02-2020
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that affects over 15 million Americans. It starts mostly between the ages of 30-50. It is characterized by a persistent redness on the face, with the cheeks and nose most frequently affected, followed by the forehead and chin. Some people will experience a prolonged flushing due to various stimuli, such as emotional stress, hot drinks, alcohol, spicy foods, exercise, or cold or hot weather. The skin may have a
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Posted at 27-02-2020
Let’s get this straight: Despite its name, there are no worms involved with ringworm. Ringworm, also known as tinea corporis, is a common skin infection caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes. It is a close cousin of athlete’s foot, jock itch and ringworm of the scalp, which are also caused by dermatophytes.
Ringworm usually shows up as a red, circular rash that often has a clear center, and it may or may not itch. It may
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Posted at 27-02-2020
Dermatologist's tips for the best skin care to help heal psoriasis.
The most important skin care tips to heal psoriasis are those that keep your skin deeply hydrated. Dry skin is damaged skin and psoriasis always gets worse when skin is dry and damaged. When I see a patient with psoriasis, I always start our discussion about treatment options with detailed information on hydrating skin care, because skin care really is that important for
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Posted at 27-02-2020
If I’m being completely honest, I’ve always been fairly lucky with my skin. I’ve never had issues with acne (other than the odd breakout) and I was fortunate enough to inherit my father’s olive skin tone. I grew up in an age where oily skin was “controllable” with the so-called right products. I was definitely one who believed in the “I can’t use oil-based products because my skin is already oily&rd
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Posted at 27-02-2020
Measles is a contagious infection that causes a full-body rash. It’s spread from person to person through the air and can be especially dangerous for kids and babies.
A vaccine for measles was developed in the 1960s, which drastically reduced the rate of the disease. In fact, in 2000, measles was declared to be virtually eliminated in the United States. However, there continue to be small outbreaks. In Minnesota, there were 79 confirmed
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Posted at 27-02-2020
Eczema, a rash-like skin condition which can show symptoms anywhere on the body, is present in 20 to 30% of Americans, most commonly found on infants and adults residing in dry climates. In simplest terms, eczema (also known as dermatitis) is a condition that causes a person’s skin to become red and itchy. It may start as a simple rash, but when scratched the skin becomes inflamed and even more red. While eczema typically first oc
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Posted at 27-02-2020
I was far too young when I had chickenpox to remember it. My own children, who are now adults in their twenties, had chickenpox at a young age too. My son caught it from another child in kindergarten. He had a mild case with only a few itchy red spots. My daughter, just 8 months old, caught it from her brother. She had hundreds of fluid-filled blisters across her chest and abdomen and was more sickly than her brother had been.
If you thin
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Posted at 27-02-2020
Time does catch up on us quickly doesn’t it? It happens to everyone – one day you wake up and look at yourself in the mirror, or in a photo and realise that the years have caught up with you. You suddenly don’t look like you used to anymore! A realisation often comes over when you see recent photos of the celebrities you had secret crushes on when you were younger – when you feel the shock of what they look like now&hellip
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