Bar Soaps Are A No-No
Have you ever wondered why people don’t just use bar soap to wash their face? After all, soap is meant… [more]
UV Index – Am I Going to Burn Today
Point to the Index: The UV Index The National Weather Service (NWS) and the Environmental Protection… [more]
Birthmarks – How to Tell Your Twins Apart
Birthmarks are persistent areas of discolored skin that are generally visible from birth. While many… [more]
Your Skin’s Health
Mommy, It Itches!! Kids and Skin
The most common skin problems in children are things we already recognize: bug bites, scrapes, and bruises. However, eczema and infections are also up there with the rest. Here is a quick summary of what each condition is and how to treat them: Bug bites: Children are more likely to get bigger reactions to bug [...]
Varicose Veins Vs. Spider Veins
You’ve probably heard of these two terms before and might have even used them interchangeably. But what is the difference between varicose veins and spider veins? Let’s see. Varicose veins are larger, swollen blood vessels that twist and turn below the skin surface. They are palpable, which means you can feel them bulging, and are [...]
Holy Zit ! Where did you come from?
Everyone knows what zits and pimples are. We’ve come to an agreement that it’s just a part of puberty and growing up, right? Wrong. Acne, the formal term, has a science behind it and there are several factors that cause the evolution of the dreaded pimple. What’s the cause? First off, know that acne blemishes [...]
Skin Care
Sunscreen vs. Sunblock
We’ve all been through this: which is better for us? Is there even a difference…well, what is the difference? Well, sunscreen contains chemicals that protect your skin by absorbing and reflecting UV ray and allows a certain range of UV light to be absorbed into the skin. It helps protect against UVA and UVB rays. [...]
4 Basic Steps to Skin Care
Step 1: Cleansing It’s pretty simple. Find a good face wash that your skin responds well to. Remember to read the fine print on these products to see if it’s suitable for your skin type. You do not need to spend $50 on an expensive “quality” wash. Your local drug or convenience store should have [...]
Holy Zit ! Where did you come from?
Everyone knows what zits and pimples are. We’ve come to an agreement that it’s just a part of puberty and growing up, right? Wrong. Acne, the formal term, has a science behind it and there are several factors that cause the evolution of the dreaded pimple. What’s the cause? First off, know that acne blemishes [...]
Taking Care of Your Skin
Micro-Dermabrasion: A Closer Look
Often known as Microderm, is a non-surgical procedure that removes dead and flaking skin cells to immediately improve your skin’s appearance. It is a very non-invasive and mild skin conditioning that only takes a few minutes—perfect for today’s busy person. The light abrasion is used to remove sun-damaged skin, dark spots and scars. It also [...]
Get On the Pill? A Different Way to Combat Acne
Birth control pills, also known as oral contraceptive pills, are typically considered when acne does not respond to the other prescription treatments. Currently there are three estrogen-progestin birth control pills that are approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to effectively treat acne in women: Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen) Ethinyl estradiol and [...]
Stages of Melanoma
Stages of Melanoma The following stages are used for melanoma: Stage 0: In stage 0, the melanoma cells are found only in the outer layer of skin cells and have not invaded deeper tissues. Stage I: Melanoma in stage I is thin: The tumor is no more than 1 millimeter (1/25 inch) thick. The outer [...]
4 Basic Steps to Skin Care
Step 1: Cleansing It’s pretty simple. Find a good face wash that your skin responds well to. Remember to read the fine print on these products to see if it’s suitable for your skin type. You do not need to spend $50 on an expensive “quality” wash. Your local drug or convenience store should have [...]
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