How Does Your Environment Affect Your Skin?

Whether you’re hiking in the woods, gardening, or swimming in a lake or ocean, the bugs, plants, and water creatures you’re exposed to can cause irritating skin conditions. While some of these conditions are minor, others can cause more severe problems that can take months to heal. Board-certified dermatologists can diagnose and treat these types… Continue reading How Does Your Environment Affect Your Skin?

When a Person with Alzheimer’s Starts Rummaging

It is not unusual for someone with Alzheimer’s disease to start rummaging or searching through cabinets, drawers, closets, the refrigerator, and other places where things are stored. He or she also may hide items around the house. This can be annoying or even dangerous for the caregiver or family members. If you get angry, try… Continue reading When a Person with Alzheimer’s Starts Rummaging

How to Apply Scalp Medications

According to physicians from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), scalp conditions, such as alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis, are very common. Researchers estimate that at least half of the people who have plaque psoriasis have it on their scalp. Fortunately, patients can improve their conditions using topical medications prescribed by… Continue reading How to Apply Scalp Medications