How to identify and treat actinic keratosis (AK) Actinic keratoses are skin patches that can become cancerous if not treated. They are caused by sun exposure or tanning beds and…
If you’ve ever been prescribed a medication to treat your eczema, you may have been told it was a “topical.” Topical medications are applied directly to the skin—in fact, it…
If you've ever used hand cream, you know how important it is to find a moisturizer that works well with your skin. Most people who have dry skin either have…
Skin tags are a common skin condition that can occur in anyone. It is the most common type of lesion that appears on the skin and has no known cause.…
Tonic water is a refreshing drink that is often used to mix up cocktails. However, many people aren't aware of the other beneficial qualities that tonic water has. Is Tonic…
When I first started this blog, I had no idea that my biggest challenge would be getting people to listen. I wish I could say that was because of the…
Pityriasis versicolor is a chronic, but benign skin condition caused by the yeast Malassezia furfur. The yeast normally lives on our skin, but can overgrow and cause a rash to…
Scabies is a skin condition caused by mite. This is a very contagious condition and you can get it directly from another person or indirectly from something that is infested…
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined. The…
Psoriasis Healing and Treatment Options: a blog about the different types of psoriasis and its treatments. Actinic keratosis is a skin condition that occurs when the skin cells grow out…