Everyone flinches when something goes bump in the night, but what is your initial reaction when there's a new bump on your skin? Though bumps on the skin are most likely something as benign as acne or folliculitis, if you've noticed some strange bumps in areas of the skin that encounter a lot of friction…
DetailsMelanin is the brown pigment responsible for giving African Americans their darker complexion and for giving most Caucasians tan skin when they are exposed to sunlight. Increased melanin production in African Americans offers some protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays, but more melanin does not offer complete protection. Ultraviolet (or UV) rays can damage…
DetailsSoap. It has been engrained in all of our minds to wash with soap and water, but do we really know what we are using to cleanse our skin? Soap is a mixture of fats, oils, and an alkali. The fats and oils consist of a combination of grease, fish oils, and/or vegetable oils. Examples…
DetailsDr. Amy Derick describes how washing your face can significantly reduce stress. Click the link below to read other stress-reducing suggestions in Shape Magazine: 12 Things You Can Do to Chill Out the Minute You Leave the Office. https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/post-work-stress-relief-tips-chill-out…
DetailsMolluscum contagiosum is a virus that, as the name suggests, is contagious. The appearance of bumps that are often flesh colored or pink, dome shaped, and have a dimple in the center are the only symptom of infection. It can take several weeks for a person to begin showing the symptoms from the time they…
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CoolSmooth: The New CoolScultping Applicator You've Been Waiting For By: Hannah Heimdal If you have been dreaming of a non-invasive, FDA-cleared way to sculpt problematic areas of the body, you're in luck! CoolSculpting has made this dream a reality for many. This technology is based on cryolipolysis, a process in which fat cells are frozen…
DetailsWith spring break right around the corner, you may hear the phrase "base tan" being used more often. The age-old myth goes something like "if you get a base tan, then you will avoid burning while tanning." According to the CDC, a "base tan" only provides a sun protective factor (SPF) of about 3 or…
DetailsIf you have a history of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), it may have been a huge relief to hear the diagnosis was not malignant melanoma. Malignant melanoma accounts for less than 1% of skin cancer cases, but makes up the majority of skin cancer deaths. As tempting as it is…
DetailsWith colder months approaching, as is the inevitable discomfort of itchy, dry skin. Now is the time to get your psoriasis or eczema under control. Although both are considered inflammatory skin conditions, understanding the difference between psoriasis and eczema can help you understand different treatment options used to effectively manage each condition. Causes and AppearancePsoriasis is…
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