Month: May 2018

The ABC’s of Skin Cancer

Being diagnosed with skin cancer can trigger some fearful emotions. But as long as you detect the presence of skin cancer early, the chances of eliminating it without further complications are greatly increased. There are many types of skin cancer and it is reported that twenty percent of individuals in the US are likely to […]

How To Treat Ugly Nail Fungus

Skin care professionals frequently see fungal nail infections. These often occur in the toenails, but can occur in the fingernails as well. This condition is one of the most difficult conditions to treat for many reasons. The microscopic organisms called fungi that are responsible for this infection thrive in the dark, warm and moist environment […]

How To Protect Your Skin at the Gym

When you decide to take up an athletic activity, the normal rate of exposure to germs is greatly increased, and there are many opportunities for skin conditions and infections to occur. Sweating, showering and changing in shared spaces, and the increased physical contact in many sports, are all things that can aggravate or spread dermatological […]

Minimizing Rosacea Outbreaks

Rosacea is a skin condition that causes a reddish discoloration and swelling reaction in the skin of the face, forehead and chin, but it may also affect other areas of the body.  Many people each year become afflicted, and former president Bill Clinton was known to suffer from this ailment. This condition can become chronic […]

Warts and All

It’s really not necessary to ever feel the anxiety associated with finding small, fleshy bumps on your skin. Warts are a very common skin condition that affect many people. They are caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, which is a very ubiquitous virus. Warts are contagious and appear commonly on the face, hands, and […]