Spending time outdoors and enjoying nature is one of the best parts of summer, but it can also expose us to certain risks — like poison ivy. This common and poisonous plant causes an itchy and uncomfortable skin rash when its oil, called urushiol, comes into contact with the skin. If you have a severe …
When you’re in vacation mode, your skin care routine is one of the last things on your mind. However, it’s important to understand that traveling takes a serious toll on your complexion. These simple tips will help you put your best face forward — no matter where your adventure takes you. And remember, board-certified dermatologist Dr. …
With all the heat and humidity that comes with summer, you’ll need to protect your skin to maintain its health and prevent UV damage. These three tips are summer skin care essentials that will keep your skin healthy, protected, and looking refreshed. Skin Care Tips to Follow During the Summer With all the time spent …
You wake up one morning, and there it is again those pesky cold sores. It’s easy to get frustrated when cold sores interrupt your day. Now you’re stuck trying to figure out how to get rid of them so you can go back to your normal routine. Let’s explore how to get rid of cold …
Many people who suffer from eczema, or atopic dermatitis, a genetic skin condition that usually causes dry, red itchy skin also have food and environmental allergies. It can be controversial as to whether the skin condition or the allergies make the other worse, however, either can increase inflammation in the body triggering the other. There can …
Are you asking yourself, “How do I get rid of bed bug bites?” Then you are at the right place. Bed bugs can be quite a nuisance as their bites can cause itchy rashes, allergic reactions, and blisters. Feeding on their victims while they sleep, bed bugs can be hard to link to the crime. …
African American dermatologist Dr. Dina Strachan, founder and director of Aglow Dermatology in New York City is to be featured as a skin expert in the ground-breaking docuseries to stream on Comcast, Xfinity and Xumo starting November 25th, The Black Beauty Effect. The Black Beauty Effect chronicles and evolution, revolution and disruption of the beauty …
If you’ve had a chemical peel that doesn’t come with an aftercare kit, here are some general post peel instructions and recommendations for chemical peel aftercare products. Getting a good outcome with a chemical peel depends not just on the performance of the peel but how the skin in cared for afterward. Although some peels, …
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