About Skin Tag Removal Treatments It has been said that beauty is only skin deep. But what about those unsightly skin tags that pop up from time to time? They can be a serious annoyance, and it seems like no matter how much you want them to go away, they always stay. Skin tags are…

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection. The most common causes of cellulitis are Streptococcus and Staphylococcus bacteria, although other types of bacteria can cause it, too. Cellulitis can become a serious problem if it’s not treated quickly, so here are three tips for avoiding cellulitis: 1. Keep Your Skin Clean Cellulitis usually develops when bacteria…

Tinea Versicolor is a fungal infection of the skin that is caused by a yeast, called Malassezia furfur. This yeast is naturally found on our skin, but when it overgrows and spreads, which can be triggered by conditions such as heat and humidity, it causes an infection. Tinea Versicolor results in areas of the skin…

A non-melanoma skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common form of skin cancer. It is caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, and from tanning beds. Here are five common myths about squamous cell carcinoma we want to bust: Myth Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is known as the second…

How to Get Rid of Heat Rash Heat rash is also known as prickly heat or summer rash. It is caused when skin breaks out with itchy and painful rashes that have red bumps. These rashes can occur in those areas where sweat accumulates and where humidity is high. Prickly heat is more common in…

If you’re dealing with a mild case of acne, you may be able to treat it effectively with drugstore products. But if you have more severe acne, you’ll probably need to see your doctor for a prescription medication. “If you have over-the-counter acne products that are effective, then stick with them,” says Dr. Joshua Zeichner,…

Ringworm can be a difficult thing to get rid of and it is not very fun to deal with. Not only does it look unsightly, but it is also actually kind of painful. Especially if you happen to have ringworm on your feet, which is what most people call athlete’s foot. Ringworm can be a…

Vitamin D Skin Supplementation Can Help With Vitiligo: A blog about the side effects of vitiligo and its treatment. I have been taking Vitamin D skin supplements for over a year. It is my understanding that vitamin D is necessary for the body to absorb calcium, which is necessary for strong bones, healthy hair, and…

Skin tags are the small growths that can appear on any part of your body. They are also called acrochordons. Skin tags are not dangerous and they do not cause a health problem. This blog post tells you all you need to know about skin tags, as well as how to remove them. What are…

Hyperpigmentation And Skin Color: A blog about hyperpigmentation. It’s easy to get rid of hyperpigmentation, but it takes some time and patience. If you want to know how to fade dark spots fast, you can try home remedies and other treatments. Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition characterized by a darker coloration of an area…