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This blog is on hyperpigmentation. It will look ways to improve and make hyperpigmentation go away.
Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of an area of skin or nails caused by increased melanin. Hyperpigmentation can be caused by sun damage, inflammation, or other skin injuries, including those related…
What is Cellulitis? The Basics of This Dangerous Infection
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that occurs when bacteria enters through a cut, scrape, burn or insect bite. Although cellulitis can be treated with antibiotics, it can become life…
Anatomy of Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin. It affects the inner layers of the skin and causes severe pain, swelling, and redness. Cellulitis can occur anywhere on the body…
3 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
3 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: A blog about the importance of taking good care of the planet. We all know that we need to reduce our carbon footprint,…
You Shouldn’t Treat Sunburns with Calamine Lotion
Hi, I’m Dr. Joshua Zeichner, a dermatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. So you went out on a boat yesterday, got a little too much sun and…
Scaly Rashes and Warts Can Be Distressing. Treatments Available to Manage
Scaly Rashes and Warts Can Be Distressing. Treatments Available to Manage: a blog around rashes and warts. Atopic dermatitis is not contagious, but the rash can be itchy and uncomfortable….
7 Signs You Have Sensitive Skin
7 Signs You Have Sensitive Skin If you have sensitive skin, you know that the harsh world we live in can be a big problem. From smog to pollution to…
3 Essential Oils For Healing Eczema
Here are three essential oils that have been found to be especially beneficial for healing eczema. 1. Lavender Essential Oil Lavender essential oil is considered one of the most versatile…
The Inside Scoop On Scabies Rashes – What To Know About These Blistering Irritants
The Inside Scoop On Scabies Rashes – What To Know About These Blistering Irritations Scabies rashes are a tell-tale sign of the presence of scabies mites on a person’s body….
The Truth About Vitiligo
The Truth About Vitiligo is a blog about Vitiligo, what it is and how you can treat the skin disease. Vitiligo, also known as leucoderma, is a skin condition that…
Make Sure You’re Caring For Your Eczema
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition that causes itchy, dry patches of skin to form. These patches are often red and inflamed and can lead…
atopic dermatitis Symptoms and Treatments
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition characterized by dry, itchy skin. This is the same type of skin condition that causes eczema. If you have atopic dermatitis, it means…