What Are Cold Sores? A cold sore is a small clustered, fluid filled, blister that appears on or around the mouth area. A cold sore is also known as, and is caused by, the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is most common to contract this virus during childhood or the early years of adulthood, […]
Breakouts can cause many issues in your life. Lowered self-esteem, itchy skin, redness, and acne scars are all side effects associated with breakouts that go untreated. Before starting treatment, it is important to know what condition you have so medications and other treatments will be effective. Rosacea is a common skin condition that often gets […]
What is Eczema? Eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition. The symptoms can have an effect on your daily life and include rashes, usually on the arms and back of the knee but can appear anywhere, dry and flaky skin, bumps, peeling and redness. When your skin comes in contact […]
It’s that time of year again. The temperatures are dropping and the dry skin is on the rise. Dry skin due to cold weather is not only annoying but it can cause the skin to itch and, in some cases, become painful. The moisture in your skin is protected by a barrier layer called the […]
What is Lichen Planopilaris? Lichen Planopilaris is a rare form of scarring alopecia where the immune system directly attacks stem cells in hair follicles. This causes hair strands to fall out easily, leaving exposed hair follicles to close up and scar. Symptoms Though some patients may be asymptomatic, some signs of Lichen Planopilaris include: Itching […]
Despite how strong and healthy our skin can be, it can still fall ill to very contagious skin conditions such as impetigo, fungal infections, ringworm and scabies. These conditions are extremely contagious and it is important to know how to prevent them. Here is how to prevent contagious skin conditions: Impetigo Impetigo is a […]
What is it? Clear cell acanthoma, or Degos Acanthoma is a rare, benign, skin tumor. It usually appears on the lower legs and is usually a single tumor rather than multiple lesions. Physical traits of clear cell acanthoma include: Elevated dome shaped lesion Will either be brown, pink or shiny Usually small (3 mm to […]
When people think of acne, they usually don’t think of adults. However, adult acne is more common than you think. It can be brought on by genetics, stress, hormone levels and by the products we use. Even though it can be frustrating, knowing the cause of adult acne will help you treat it. Here […]
