3 Great Tips for the Slopes
Posted December 1, 2013Ski Skin Care Tip #1: Don’t Forget the Sunblock. The manifestations of UV skin damage include dark age spots, the early appearance of wrinkles, and skin cancer. Be sure to wear proper protective ...
Helpful Hints for Brittle Nails
Posted November 1, 2013Onychoschizia, horizontal splits within the nail plate edge, is a common problem especially during fall and winter. Nail splitting is often seen together with onychorrhexis, longitudinal, splitting ...
Avoiding Autumn Eczema
Posted October 1, 2013Autumn has arrived and the mercury is falling. A common, annoying, itchy condition seen with increased incidence in cooler, dryer weather is asteatotic or dry skin eczema. It is particularly common ...
What to Know About Hot Tub Skin Rashes
Posted September 1, 2013Hot tub folliculitis is an itchy skin rash that develops due to an infection of hair follicles caused by the bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This organism thrives in warm moist environments, hence, ...
Dealing with Summer Insects
Posted August 1, 2013This time of year we see an increased incidence of various insect bite and sting reactions. Fortunately, most are a mild nuisance but occasionally severe reactions occur. Localized reactions typically ...
Take a Hike but Watch Out for Poison Oak
Posted July 1, 2013Summer is a great time for hiking (provided you incorporate appropriate sun protection measures!) In addition to getting exercise and being in the midst of beautiful scenery, exposure to poison oak ...
Summer Sun Protection Strategies
Posted June 1, 2013Peak sun hours, when UV light is strongest, are between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. When possible, plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon when the sun’s rays are less intense. Wear ...
May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Posted May 10, 2013May is designated as Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. While people with fair complexions are most ...
Rosacea and What To Do About It.
Posted May 2, 2013Rosacea is a common, chronic, facial skin condition that affects approximately 1 in 20 people. Women are affected more frequently than men, but men tend to have more severe symptoms. Typical signs and ...
Adult Acne It’s Not Your Fault
Posted April 20, 2013A common misconception is that acne is a condition unique to teens and people in their 20s. Adult onset acne, however, can develop in the 30s, 40s, and even 50s. Seen mostly in adult women, it’s ...
Managing Shaving Hair Bumps
Posted April 6, 2013Bumps that come from shaving, aka Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), occur when the hair grows into the skin causing unsightly, and sometimes painful, pimples. It primarily affects curly-haired men, but ...