Itching in Aging Skin - The Overlooked and Hidden Role of Skin pH
Itching in Aging Skin - The Overlooked and Hidden Role of Skin pH
Skin Conditions 8 min read
As the human skin ages, progressive structural, biochemical, microbial, and neuroimmune alterations take place in it. These factors collectively predispose the skin of older adults to chronic itch. The natural... Read more...
Nickel Allergy: Symptoms, Rashes, and Sensitivity Reactions
Nickel Allergy: Symptoms, Rashes, and Sensitivity Reactions
Skin Conditions 12 min read
Nickel allergy is recognized as one of the most common types of metal allergy worldwide. It is a type of allergic contact dermatitis that occurs when your immune system becomes... Read more...
Medical Understanding of Psoriasis as a Chronic Skin Condition
Medical Understanding of Psoriasis as a Chronic Skin Condition
Skin Conditions 10 min read
Psoriasis is a skin condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks normal skin cells. Psoriasis is characterized by the appearance of silver scaly patches on the skin called plaques,... Read more...
Itching After Shower and Common Triggers
Itching After Shower and Common Triggers
Skin Conditions 12 min read
Shower time is often meant to be enjoyed and taken as a moment to relax. After a long, tiring day, after waking up, or anytime during the middle of the... Read more...
Rosacea: Symptoms, Causes, and Skin Changes
Rosacea: Symptoms, Causes, and Skin Changes
Skin Conditions 10 min read
Rosacea, read as roh-ZAY-shuh, is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin. Primarily, it affects the face and presents as persistent redness, inflammation, visible blood vessels (telangiectasia), and acne resembling... Read more...
Heat Rash and Related Skin Irritation
Heat Rash and Related Skin Irritation
Skin Conditions 14 min read
On hot summer days, after finishing a high-intensity workout, you may notice tiny bumps appearing on your skin. These bumps can be uncomfortable, itchy, or sting, especially in areas where... Read more...
The Science Behind Fitzpatrick Skin Types and Melanin
The Science Behind Fitzpatrick Skin Types and Melanin
Skin Conditions 8 min read
Skin cancer is quite common in the US, one in five people will develop it during their lifetime. Experts established the Fitzpatrick system by looking at how different people’s skin reacted... Read more...
Dry Skin: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Care Essentials
Dry Skin: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Care Essentials
Skin Conditions 11 min read
Your skin is not only the largest organ in the body, but it also serves as the protective layer of the body. Healthy skin not only balances the moisture but... Read more...
Scalp Care for Healthy Hair and Long-Term Scalp Health
Scalp Care for Healthy Hair and Long-Term Scalp Health
Skin Conditions 11 min read
Ever imagined a perfect hair day where your strands feel light, shiny, and you can move your fingers smoothly? Who doesn't want that perfect hair look? While most of us... Read more...
Types of Rashes: How to Identify and Treat Them
Types of Rashes: How to Identify and Treat Them
Skin Conditions 10 min read
Do you have a rash but are unsure what is causing it? Rashes are a common skin problem that may not be serious, but they are very uncomfortable. One vital... Read more...
Understanding Pruritus: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments
Understanding Pruritus: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments
Skin Conditions 11 min read
Have you ever found yourself scratching uncontrollably without knowing why? Whether it's daytime or night, you are just constantly experiencing irritation on your skin. Well, the endless itch may not... Read more...
Skin Types - Understanding Your Skin and How to Care for It
Skin Types - Understanding Your Skin and How to Care for It
Skin Conditions 15 min read
Your friend recommended a product that worked great for her, but the same product gave you a breakout. Now you are wondering why? Or you wonder what is my skin... Read more...
Understanding Seborrheic Dermatitis in Black Skin: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Understanding Seborrheic Dermatitis in Black Skin: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Skin Conditions 13 min read
Living with skin conditions can be frustrating, especially when they interfere with your daily activities, comfort, and, most importantly, your self-confidence. In the case of seborrheic dermatitis in black people,... Read more...
Not All Clothes Are Skin-Friendly: Watch Out for Textile Dermatitis
Not All Clothes Are Skin-Friendly: Watch Out for Textile Dermatitis
Skin Conditions 12 min read
We all need to cover ourselves, and clothes are designed to cover us and give us comfort; however, sometimes these clothes can be a source of pain. Yes, clothes can... Read more...
Is it Eczema or Psoriasis? Understanding the Difference
Is it Eczema or Psoriasis? Understanding the Difference
Skin Conditions 15 min read
Dry, itchy, and inflamed skin could it be eczema, or is it something else like psoriasis? When we compare psoriasis vs eczema, it’s important to consider that while both conditions cause... Read more...
Psoriasis vs. Seborrheic Dermatitis: Differences Explained
Psoriasis vs. Seborrheic Dermatitis: Differences Explained
Skin Conditions 6 min read
Many people suffer from issues related to a flaky, itchy scalp, but did you know that multiple conditions can cause these problems? It’s essential to understand the various conditions that... Read more...