Although skin aging is inevitable, that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it, experts say. “It’s possible to have vibrant skin at any age, as long as you take steps to properly care for your skin,” says dermatologist Bethanee J. Schlosser, MD, PhD, FAAD, assistant professor of dermatology and director of Women’s Skin Health… Continue reading Best Skin-Care Strategies in Your 40s and 50s
Tag: Skin
Adult Eczema May Be a Risk Factor for Fractures
Adults with eczema had a higher prevalence of fracture and bone or joint injury (FBJI), as well as other types of injury-causing limitations, in a nationally representative sample of patients with a history of the chronic inflammatory disorder that can cause skin itching and result in sleep disturbance, according to a Northwestern Universoty study published… Continue reading Adult Eczema May Be a Risk Factor for Fractures
Winning the Wrinkles War
Wrinkles, a natural part of aging, are most prominent on sun-exposed skin, such as the face, neck, hands and forearms. Although genetics mainly determine skin structure and texture, sun exposure is a major cause of wrinkles, especially for fair-skinned people. Other factors, such as pollutants and smoking, also contribute to wrinkling. If your wrinkles bother… Continue reading Winning the Wrinkles War
Why Scratching Makes You Itch More
Is the idea that scratching an itch only makes it worse just an old wives’ tale? No, it’s true! New research from scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that scratching causes the brain to release serotonin, which intensifies the itch sensation. The findings, in mice, were reported online in October… Continue reading Why Scratching Makes You Itch More
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
World Psoriasis Day, October 29th 2014
World Psoriasis Day is an annual observance dedicated to people with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. The theme for 2014 is “Building a better world for people with psoriasis.” Conceived by patients for patients, World Psoriasis Day is a global event that sets out to give an international voice to the more than125 million people with… Continue reading World Psoriasis Day, October 29th 2014
Psoriasis-Hypertension Link
Patients with more severe psoriasis are also more likely to have uncontrolled hypertension, according to research done at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Through a cross-sectional study using information collected from a medical records database, the results provide further evidence of a strong link between psoriasis and hypertension. The results… Continue reading Psoriasis-Hypertension Link
Easy Bruising: Common as You Get Older
By Mayo Clinic Staff Yet another bruise. What caused that dark, unsightly mark on your leg? You don’t recall bumping into anything. Lately, however, you seem to be bruising frequently. Is this cause for concern? Easy bruising is common with age. Although most bruises are harmless and go away without treatment, easy bruising can sometimes… Continue reading Easy Bruising: Common as You Get Older
Battle Aging Skin with These 9 Steps
Too much sun isn’t the only culprit when it comes to aging your skin. Here, prominent dermatologist Susan Stuart, MD, talks about nine other things you should be aware of: TOO MUCH SODIUM Excess sodium in your diet can suck the moisture out of skin, leaving it dry and dull. To avoid this, cut back… Continue reading Battle Aging Skin with These 9 Steps
Genetic Mutations and Skin Cancer
Researchers have found that millions of skin cancers may be caused by a combination of a genetic mutation and ultraviolet light. A study by investigators from the Stanford University School of Medicine found that the mutation occurs in a gene called KNSTRN, which helps cells divide their DNA during cell division. KNSTRN is an oncogene… Continue reading Genetic Mutations and Skin Cancer
The Newest Treatments for Psoriasis
People who suffer from psoriasis know how aggravating it can be, but treatments for the persistent skin condition are improving. “As we better understand the disease, researchers know more about what specific factors to target in order to develop effective treatments,” Melinda L. McCord, M.D., a dermatologist at the Food and Drug Administration, told the… Continue reading The Newest Treatments for Psoriasis
What Your Skin Says About Your Health
According to the National Institutes of Health, our skin is the body’s largest organ. While it protects the body, it also does things such as hold fluids in, keep microbes out, regulate body temperature, and more. While most people think of skin only in terms of beauty, but there’s a lot more to it.
“The way our skin looks says a lot about how healthy we are, believe it or not,” explains Dr. Sanjiv Saini of MD Dermatology, in Edgewater and Lexington Park, Maryland.
Discovery Could Cure Skin Infections
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico and partners have tested the use of ionic liquids to break bacterial biofilm layer on skin. A release from the laboratory explains that biofilms, which are like a protective tent over a colony of harmful bacteria, make the treatment of skin infections especially difficult. Microorganisms protected in a biofilm pose a significant health risk due to their antibiotic resistance and recalcitrance to treatment.
Watch: Can You Sunburn in The Car?
Here’s another addition to our Third Age video collection. Press play to start learning.
Watch: 7 Sunscreen Facts That Will Save Your Skin
Here’s another addition to our ThirdAge Video Collection. Press play to start learning!
Help for Eczema Sufferers
Scientists have developed a new medicine that may eventually give significant relief to people who suffer from eczema, the most common skin disorder.
The study was reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Are Your Skincare Products Making You Sick?
By Diane Blum
Most of us put on gloves when we clean our bathrooms, as we’re very aware of the dangers of toxic chemicals coming into direct contact with our skin. But what about all of the synthetic chemicals that we innocently apply to our bodies?
Every day we absorb self-applied toxins, and most are no further away than our bathroom make-up counter. Shampoos, soaps, deodorants, and all the many “de-aging” skincare products we women use. How do we know they are all safe?
Sunless Tanning: What You Need to Know
Don’t want to expose your skin to the sun’s damaging rays, but still want that sun-kissed glow? Consider trying sunless tanning products. Start by understanding how sunless tanning products work — and the importance of applying them carefully and correctly.
HOW DO SUNLESS TANNING PRODUCTS WORK?