Shingles is a viral infection that is related to the chickenpox virus. It causes a painful rash to occur on the body, typically on one side of the body at a time. Once a person has had chickenpox, the virus lays dormant inside the nerve tissue near the spinal cord and brain. The virus tends… Continue reading about Shingles Treatment
Sweating is a natural and normal part of life. Sweating is the body’s natural cooling mechanism in hot and stressful situations. However, for many people their bodies go into overdrive when it comes to sweat production. Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, can have a significantly negative effect on a person’s personal or professional life. Hyperhidrosis typically… Continue reading about Hyperhidrosis
Many adults find that they suddenly have tiny flat red dots appear on their skin as they continue to get older. These “bumps” are known as Cherry Angiomas. Cherry angiomas are common benign skin growths that consist of an abnormal growth of capillaries close to the surface of the skin. They have no malignant potential,… Continue reading about Cherry Angiomas
Seeing a child’s skin covered in a horrible rash can completely terrify any parent or guardian. Erythema Multiforme is a rash unlike any rash most people have ever seen before. It is a hypersensitive reaction to an infection or medication. Erythema multiforme has a distinct appearance when the rash is starting because the reaction causes… Continue reading about Erythema Multiforme
The National Eczema Association (NEA) has organized October as Eczema Awareness Month as a way to give those who suffer from eczema a chance to receive the support and encouragement they deserve. The symptoms of eczema are different for each person, and they can be mild, moderate, or severe. Generally, those with eczema suffer from… Continue reading about Eczema Awareness Month
With cooler temperatures and drier air coming with the changing of seasons, many people find that they dread this time of the year for one reason only – dry skin. There is typically an increase in illnesses such as colds and the flu during the colder months and frequent hand washing to prevent germs from… Continue reading about Chronic Dry Hands
A minor cut or scrape on the skin may seem like no big deal and it may be tempting to just ignore it until it goes away. However, even small cuts and scrapes should be doctored with ointment and a bandage in order to prevent a bacterial skin infection known as cellulitis. Cellulitis is a… Continue reading about Cellulitis
Molluscum Contagiosum is a viral infection that causes a mild skin rash. The rash is distinguishable because it looks like a group of wart-like bumps (called Mollusca) that are typically pink, white, or skin colored. Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin rash in kids, though many parents have never heard of it. Many parents bring… Continue reading about Molluscum Contagiosum
Skin is the largest organ on the human body. Disorders that affect the skin can cause physical stress as well as psychological stress to those who suffer. Many skin conditions are embarrassing to deal with. Since the skin is visible to everyone, feelings of self-consciousness and the desire to hide can have a negative impact… Continue reading about Common Skin Disorders
As infants, eczema of the scalp is typically referred to as “cradle cap,” and pediatricians are very upbeat with parents and assure them that with olive oil or baby oil that the scaly spots will go away. While infants and babies have the cuteness factor working for them so that their eczema doesn’t cause their… Continue reading about Eczema of the Scalp
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