There are several skin lesions that are very common and benign (non-cancerous). These conditions include moles, freckles, skin tags, benign lentigines, and seborrheic keratoses. Moles and Your Skin Moles are growths on the skin that are usually brown or black. Moles can appear anywhere on the skin, alone or in groups. Most moles appear in early childhood and […]
If you’re not happy with shaving, tweezing, or waxing to remove unwanted hair, laser hair removal may be an option worth considering. Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures in the U.S. It beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles. Pigment in the follicles absorb the light. That destroys the hair. How to Prepare for […]
Winter can wreak havoc on your skin — making it dry, itchy, and irritated. Cold, blustery conditions outside can leave your skin feeling raw, while indoor heat zaps moisture from the air and from your skin. But there are many simple ways to combat the causes of dry winter skin and help keep your skin […]
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so it’s important to take good care of it. November is National Healthy Skin Month. You may not realize it, but your skin reveals a lot about your overall health. This month makes you aware of what it takes to keep your skin healthy as well as understanding […]
Eczema is the name for a group of conditions that cause the skin to become itchy, inflamed, or have a rash-like appearance. There are seven types of eczema: atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and stasis dermatitis. Eczema is very common. In fact, over 31 million Americans have some form of […]
September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual health observance designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. Carolyn Worthington, the founder, saw a need to draw attention to the myths of aging, to shout out ‘Hey, it’s not too late to take control of your health, it’s never too late to get […]
Summer is a laid back, no routine, laying on the beach, type of season. Then the first day of school sneaks up on you! With a schedule quickly filling up with early mornings, rotating classes, studying, and sports, a well-planned routine is key to keeping your great looking skin all year long. Starting back to […]
Most people become infected with hand-foot-and-mouth disease when someone in their home has the disease. There is no current vaccine for this disease, but there are ways to lower your risk of catching it. The CDC recommends the following when somebody in your household has hand-foot-and-mouth disease or you travel to an area of the […]
A rash from poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac is caused by an oil found in these plants touching you skin. This often causes an itchy, blistering rash. You can treat the rash at home if you: Have a mild rash Developed a rash on a small section of skin. To treat the rash […]
Skin checks are important to look for new and growing spots on your body that could be cancerous. Another important place to check for melanoma and other skin cancers is under and around fingernails and toenails. While anyone can develop melanoma on their nails, it’s more common in older individuals and people with skin of […]
