The oil on your skin helps to protect it, and also helps decrease the signs of aging. While it’s normal to have a certain amount of oil on your skin, excessive amounts of skin oil can lead to other problems including severe acne. So if you are concerned that your oily skin may look less […]

While a certain amount of sweat production is normal for our bodies in order to cool off after physical exertion, some people are prone to sweat excessively all the time in a condition called hyperhidrosis. These poor individuals sweat heavily even when their bodies are at rest or not in any need of cooling. Not […]

When your child is experiencing the itch that comes with eczema, there’s really no point in telling him or her to stop scratching but it’s worth a try. It can be so difficult to resist the urge to scratch that often the best thing you can do to help your child deal with eczema is […]

Rosacea is a very common skin condition that usually affects people over 30 years of age. It is characterized by redness that appears on your cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. Sometimes the condition is accompanied by pimples and bumps and it can cause soreness and burning in the eyes.   What Causes Rosacea? While the […]

Paying a visit to your dermatologist is frequently a routine experience where the specific skin condition is readily determined, but as often is the case, additional testing may be required for more complicated diagnoses. Skin tests used by dermatologists can be used to tell the difference between malignant and benign growths, to determine allergic reactions, […]

Recent advancements in identifying bacterial species present on the skin have shown that those that were formerly thought to be dominant on the skin actually only make up a mere 5% of the skin microbiome. Skin bacteria number in the millions, and are primarily made up of actinobacteria and firmicutes. Studying the skin microbiome is […]

Skin tags are very common benign growths on the skin that look like tiny balloons on the end of a miniature stalk. They tend to appear on parts of the body that include folds of skin such as the eyelids, neck, groin, buttocks, armpits and under the breasts, but they can occur almost anywhere on […]

Warts are an unsightly skin condition that most of us would rather avoid. These fleshy bumps are caused by a virus and can easily spread, especially among children. The HPV (human papilloma virus) that causes warts frequently affects the face, hands and feet first, but will show up anywhere on the body, with warts possibly […]

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. […]