by elmderm | Sep 24, 2015 | Bumps, chronic skin diseases, Dermatology, Rash, Uncategorized
“Chronic idiopathic urticaria” is the medical term for hives that appear on the skin for no readily identifiable reason. When these itching, burning, painful skin rashes appear daily over prolonged periods, it can lead sufferers to become demoralized. While most cases...
by elmderm | Sep 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
If you believe that having healthy skin is as important as having healthy teeth, you should visit the dermatologist at least as often as you visit the dentist. That is to say that even people with a low risk of developing skin cancer should visit the dermatologist...
by elmderm | Jul 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
If you are concerned enough about the health of your skin to regularly apply sunscreen, be sure that you use enough. With this in mind, make sure that you use at least nine teaspoons of sunscreen when you go to the beach or partake in other outdoor activities that...
by elmderm | Apr 1, 2014 | Botox treatments, Chemical peels, Dermatology, Juvederm/Fillers, Laser treatment, Sclerotherapy, Uncategorized
Of all the skin products that promise to reduce wrinkles, only prescription creams with retinoic acid (tretinoin) can do just that. This active derivative of vitamin A can help diminish fine lines and coarse wrinkling as well as lighten brown spots. It works by making...
by elmderm | Nov 15, 2013 | Dermatology, skin cancer, Uncategorized
If concerns about developing skin cancer are not enough to get you to wear sunscreen, maybe an appeal to your vanity will. According to the first rigorous study of its kind, researchers found that year-round use of sunscreen delays aging of the skin caused by exposure...
by elmderm | Nov 1, 2013 | chronic skin diseases, Dermatology, Uncategorized
According to a recent review of previous studies, children who took antibiotics during their first year of life were found to have about a 40 percent greater likelihood of developing eczema. However, researchers found no evidence that antibiotics taken by mothers...
