Scalp psoriasis and dandruff are extremely common scalp conditions, with more than half of the general population having experienced one or both of them. They are characterized by excessive flaking of the scalp and can be caused by a variety of factors. The main difference between the two conditions is that dandruff is usually not…

Food Allergy Facts and Statistics: Facts on food allergies and sensitivities. Facts and statistics about food allergies in the US, Australia and Europe. Food allergies affect an estimated 4-6% of children and 4% of adults. More than 170 foods have been reported to cause food allergy reactions, but 90% of all allergic reactions are caused…

Calamine Lotion 101: Learn about what calamine lotion is, how to use it, and more: A blog about using calamine lotion for dry skin. Calamine lotion is used to treat itchiness and dryness of the skin. It is a combination of zinc oxide and iron (III) oxide in a carrier base such as water, glycerin,…

If you’re a skincare enthusiast, you’re no doubt familiar with Vitamin C Serum. It’s been one of the most popular ingredients for decades and for good reason. Vitamin C serums are amazing multitaskers that deliver many benefits to your skin. They can help lighten and brighten skin, reduce signs of aging, improve texture and tone,…

I have been getting a lot of questions about melasma. I just went and read some of the posts you all have written about what you are using to treat it. There are a couple of products that I want to talk about. First, kojic acid. Kojic acid is a skin lightener that works by…

My name is Jane, and I am from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I’m a writer, blogger and a mother of two sweet little girls. I’m also a sufferer of dyshidrotic eczema, which is a skin condition that causes rashes on the hands and feet. But when I say “sufferer,” I’m not complaining. While it’s true that my…

The Top Skin Care Products for People with Eczema People who suffer from eczema have a particularly hard time finding a good skin care regimen that works for them. This is because the condition causes the skin to be extremely dry, but at the same time very sensitive. Some of the most common ingredients in…

Dry skin is a problem many of us face – so I decided to create a blog about it. It’s called Peel, with the subtitle “a blog about dry skin and the best moisturizers and skincare practices.” I should explain why I chose that name. My skin was always dry, so when I was younger…

Melasma is a common skin disorder that leads to brownish patches on the skin. It can appear anywhere on the face, but it is most often seen on the cheeks, nose, upper lip, forehead and chin. Melasma is thought to be caused by sun exposure and hormones, though there is still a lot of controversy…

Stretch Marks: How To Get Rid of Stretch Marks and Prevent New Ones Stretch marks are the result of the rapid stretching of the skin due to sudden growth or rapid weight changes. Stretch marks can occur during sudden growth spurts in puberty, during pregnancy , or from rapid weight gain. Although stretch marks can…