Summer means spending more time outdoors. However, the increased exposure to sunlight, insects, and poisonous plants can cause some itchy and painful rashes. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps people can take to avoid unwanted rashes, which can quickly sideline summer fun. Here, some advice from the American Academy of Dermatologists (www.aad.org): You can… Continue reading Summer Skin Problems and How to Solve Them
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How to Test Skin Care Products
With so many skin care products available, including cleansers, moisturizers and cosmetics, it can be difficult to know which products to choose. While understanding your skin type can help you choose the right products for your skin, it’s still possible that you’ll end up with a product that is irritating. Sometimes, a skin care ingredient,… Continue reading How to Test Skin Care Products
Skin Care Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
Caring for the health of your skin doesn’t have to break the bank, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). “It’s important to realize that products don’t need to be expensive to be effective,” said board-certified dermatologist Sheila Zahra Farhang, MD, FAAD. “A simple, three-step approach that includes cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting your skin… Continue reading Skin Care Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
Dermatologists Share their Skin Care Secrets
Here, from the American Academy of Dermatologists, top dermatologists share their skin care secrets: Dr. Nada Elbuluk “I wash my face twice a day with a mild cleanser and use a morning moisturizer with SPF 30 or higher. If I’m having an acne breakout, I use an acne spot treatment, typically with benzoyl peroxide and… Continue reading Dermatologists Share their Skin Care Secrets
Be Aware of Who’s Providing Your Skin Care
Thanks to the recent proliferation of websites and apps offering remote dermatologic consultations, patients may think they can receive quality care without ever leaving home. Not all of these teledermatology services offer the same standard of care, however, so patients should exercise caution when seeking such services. Fortunately, there are steps patients can take to… Continue reading Be Aware of Who’s Providing Your Skin Care
Do You Know How to Wash Your Face?
So many of us have gotten into the routine of absent mindedly washing our faces each morning and night, but are we really taking into consideration a few tiny tricks that can make all the difference in a more effective wash? Washing your face seems like a pretty straightforward practice, right? While a quick splash of water… Continue reading Do You Know How to Wash Your Face?
A New Way to Help Skin Heal Faster
Many products that are used to treat skin problems may cause inflammation, which can prolong healing and result in scarring. However, LSU Assistant Professor Wei Xu and collaborators at Northwestern University discovered a new way to prevent inflammation and to speed up the skin’s healing process. After five years of research, they identified the gene… Continue reading A New Way to Help Skin Heal Faster
The Skin-Care Products that Can Harm You
Some consumers seeking to change their skin color are turning to injectable products marketed to whiten or lighten their complexion. These products are potentially unsafe and ineffective, and might contain unknown harmful ingredients or contaminants. FDA has not approved any injectable drugs for skin whitening or lightening. “These products pose a potentially significant safety risk… Continue reading The Skin-Care Products that Can Harm You