Keeping your skin safe and healthy through the hot summer months requires care and attention. Although many people enjoy getting a nice tan, it’s important to remember the potential dangers of excess sun exposure (DNA damage and cancer are two) and to take steps to protect your skin. Use of a water resistant broad spectrum […]

Those with fair skin may notice more moles than others, but the range for even the low moles is still between 10 and 60. Moles are a very common highlight to the average person’s dermis. They are generally nothing to be concerned about, and amount to rarely more than an interesting discoloration in many cases. […]

Skin reactions can be caused by a variety of substances and materials including plants, foods, and chemicals. While we all can relate to conditions caused by poison ivy, food allergies, and chemical reactions to the skin, some people suffer from an ailment called Chronic Actinic Dermatitis (CAD), which is an acute sensitivity to light. It […]

It can be quite an unsettling experience to say the least when you discover that your child has an unusual rash, blister, or bump somewhere on his or her body. You may be confident in some circumstances diagnosing a skin condition yourself, but with the myriad of outcomes possible it is often best to enlist […]

The pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads of severe acne occur when the hair follicles become clogged with dead skin cells and oil. Areas of the body with the heaviest concentration of oil glands, such as the face, chest and back, are primarily affected.   While for most people acne is merely a temporary condition that resolves […]