Mole or Melanoma, Helpful Tips
To be, or not to be… Wondering if your mole is something to worry about? In a situation like this, your best bet is to ask as many questions as you can to better understand your health status. ...
Category Archives: Dermatology
Psoriasis Phototherapy, A Prescription for Light
What Is Psoriasis? Psoriasis, is characterized by red and scaly skin on the palms of the hands and/or feet. Your doctor may suggest Phototherapy, also known as light therapy. It uses ultraviolet r...
Acne: Facts and Tips
Acne is a pesky skin condition that many suffer from – especially in their adolescence. In fact, around 80 percent of people between the age of 11 and 30 have had the disease at some point. Whi...
Two-Ingredient Skin and Hair DIYs
Forget the expensive chemicals. Sometimes, the remedies to your everyday skin and hair problems can be found right in your pantry! Try these 8 skin and hair DIYs. Remember, always try new skin and ha...
Chigger Bites: Symptoms and Treatment
Spending time outdoors is very fun. It is, however, accompanied by certain dangers such as insect bites. While mosquitoes and ticks garner a large amount of attention, another insect – the chig...
Healthy Skin: A Few Tips
Your skin is the first line of defense against the harmful components in your environment, such as bacteria and UV light. Thus, it is important to maintain healthy skin in order to have a good qualit...
Seven Biggest Sunscreen Myths
That Texas sun is shining, and in addition to the heat, with it comes those skin damaging UV rays. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, over 90 percent of the visible changes usually attributed t...
Sunscreen 101: Ways Not to Fry!
The summer is upon us! As we creep out from inside our homes and into the blasting rays of the sun, we must remember to protect ourselves, but more specifically our skin. Sunscreen helps achieve this...
Prescription Acne Treatments
Among many people in the world today, acne can be a common problem that leads to low self-esteem and low satisfaction. Acne can be treated by leaving the area alone or using over-the-counter remedies...
Wart remover products causing fires.
The FDA has reported that some wart remover products are highly flammable and warns consumers that these should not be used around any source of heat. The agency has received several reports of these...