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At Home Skin Care

February 10, 2023Jennifer ElliottMedical Articles
At Home Skin Care

Here are some at-home skin care tips to help you maintain healthy, glowing skin:   Cleanse twice a day: Gently cleanse your face in the morning and at night to remove dirt, oil, and makeup. Avoid using harsh soaps or scrubs, as these can dry out and irritate the skin.   Exfoliate regularly: Gently exfoliate […]

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Winter Skin Care

December 1, 2021Jennifer ElliottMedical Articles
Winter Skin Care

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 […]

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November is National Healthy Skin Month

November 1, 2021Jennifer ElliottMedical Articles
November is National Healthy Skin Month

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 […]

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October is Eczema Awareness Month

October 4, 2021Jennifer ElliottMedical Articles
October is Eczema Awareness Month

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 […]

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Healthy Aging Month

September 8, 2021Jennifer ElliottMedical Articles
Healthy Aging Month

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 […]

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Back to School Skin Care Routine

August 10, 2021Jennifer ElliottMedical Articles
Back to School Skin Care Routine

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 […]

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Tips For Preventing Hand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease

July 22, 2021Jennifer ElliottMedical Articles
Tips For Preventing Hand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease

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 […]

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How To Treat Poison Ivy, Oak, And Sumac Rashes

June 4, 2021Jennifer ElliottMedical Articles
How To Treat Poison Ivy, Oak, And Sumac Rashes

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 […]

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Check Your Nails for Melanoma

May 13, 2021Jennifer ElliottMedical Articles
Check Your Nails for Melanoma

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 […]

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Should a child who has eczema see a dermatologist?

April 23, 2021AmyMarkelMedical Articles
Should a child who has eczema see a dermatologist?

How To Treat Mild Eczema: Products that you can buy without a prescription to treat eczema may be all that’s needed. Moisturizer is especially important. Using a cream or ointment will generally be more effective than lotions at relieving the dry skin. Moisturizer should be applied at least twice a day. A 1% hydrocortisone ointment […]

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