New Therapy for Itching
According to the National Institutes of Natural Science, itching is an uncomfortable sensation that is known to be inhibited by scratching. However, since scratching is accompanied by a pleasant...
View ArticleThe Nine Best Dry-Skin Solutions
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), following the same skin care routine year round may not work so well when the humidity drops, as it does in winter. Without a change in your skin...
View ArticleHow to Manage Nickel Allergy
One of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis is nickel. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), more than 18 percent of people in North America are allergic to nickel,...
View ArticleDon’t Let Hand Rashes Ruin Your Winter
Hand rashes can be frustrating, especially when the cause of your rash is unknown. Was it a new brand of hand soap? Eczema? Or just really dry skin? According to dermatologists from the American...
View ArticleGood News: Study Casts Doubt on Link Between Atopic Dermatitis &...
For the roughly 7% of adults who live with atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema, a study done at Brown University and published in June 2017 in British Journal of Dermatology, reports a little...
View ArticleMissing Skin Proteins May Hold Key to Finding Cure for Eczema
Missing proteins may be the trigger for eczema, a recurrent, inflammatory skin condition, according to the latest research. The finding could bring new hope – and, eventually, a cure – to the millions...
View ArticleMislabeled Moisturizers Create Problems for Skin Disorder Sufferers
A Northwestern Medicine study found that moisturizers marked “fragrance free” or “hypoallergenic” were not, and products labeled as “dermatologist-recommended” often came with a higher price tag. The...
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Tips on Five Common Rash-Causing Skin Conditions
None of us remembers our first case of contact dermatitis – diaper rash, that is. But it likely wasn’t our last rash. Life is full of triggers that can cause rashes. Some may be so common and...
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Benign but Annoying Skin Growths
We all want to stay alert for skin cancer. But it’s important to acknowledge that other ‘safe’ skin conditions can cause real quality-of-life-issues. And they can be treated to improve people’s...
View ArticleContact Dermatitis: A Primer
Almost all of us develop a red, itchy rash at some point. But this seemingly out-of-the-blue phenomenon, known medically as contact dermatitis, can be triggered by a variety of causes and usually...
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