Winter can easily be the worst season for our skin. Dry, cold weather and biting winds can really do a number on us. But there is hope! Here, from my years in practice, are my best tips for eliminating cold-weather dryness and itch. Apply an intensive moisturizer or ointment when stepping out of the shower.… Continue reading How to Win the War on Winter Skin
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The Trouble with Eyelids
You probably don’t give your eyelids much thought. But many conditions can irritate them. One of the most common issues is called blepharitis. Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid. It can affect the inside or the outside of the skin that lines the eyes. The condition can make your eyelids red, swollen, irritated, and… Continue reading The Trouble with Eyelids
COVID-19: Preventing Face-Mask Skin Problems
Masks play a vital role in reducing the spread of the coronavirus. But according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), masks can also be hard on your skin, causing problems that range from acne and peeling skin to rashes and itchiness. To help prevent skin problems from developing under your mask, board-certified dermatologists suggest… Continue reading COVID-19: Preventing Face-Mask Skin Problems
How to Avoid Common Skin Infections at The Gym
Exercising at the gym offers substantive benefits – weight control, disease prevention and even mood improvement – but it’s important to remember that germs thrive in the gym. And that could put you at a risk for common skin infections, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), unless you take some precautions. “While skin… Continue reading How to Avoid Common Skin Infections at The Gym
Foods That Will Keep Your Skin at Its Best
Editor’s note: As the leaves begin to change and the temperature drops, the humidity in the air also decreases, and that may cause our skin to look and feel drier. But there are foods we can eat that will help hydrate us from the inside out to protect and beautify our skin. Sara Siskind, Certified Nutritional… Continue reading Foods That Will Keep Your Skin at Its Best
Hairstyling without Damage
Editor’s note: Many of us stress about which hair products are healthiest, and which can help us look our best. However, it’s just as important that hair be styled safely. Here, from the American Academy of Dermatology, are tips to help style your hair without causin it to become lackluster – or even fall out.… Continue reading Hairstyling without Damage
Avoiding Athlete’s Foot
Despite the name, athlete’s foot can happen to anyone. It is a common fungal infection that most people get from walking barefoot in moist, public places like a swimming pool deck or locker room. Athlete’s foot can result in flaky skin, cracking, and itchiness on the soles of the foot and between the toes. To… Continue reading Avoiding Athlete’s Foot
Skin-Safety Tips for Travelers
Editor’s note: As spring heads toward summer, many of us will be traveling for vacation, and we want to arrive looking our best. Here, some must-know skin travel trips from Dr. Rebecca Baxt, a New York and New Jersey-based board-certified dermatologist. The Plane Truth The re-circulated air on planes is five times drier than… Continue reading Skin-Safety Tips for Travelers
How to Get Great Winter Skin
For many people, winter may be the worst time of the year for their skin. It becomes dry, flaky, dull and itchy. The good news, though, is that there are a lot of things you can do to avoid winter skin all season long. “There’s no reason to have dull dry-looking skin in those holiday… Continue reading How to Get Great Winter Skin
How to Win the Winter Skin Battle
Even though the first flakes haven’t (officially) fallen, it’s not too soon to start thinking about your winter skin. For many people, it’s a time when skin dries out and becomes flaky, dull and even itchy. But it doesn’t have to be that way. “There’s no reason to have dull dry-looking skin in those holiday… Continue reading How to Win the Winter Skin Battle