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What is PityriasisRosea?

Published on May 5, 2016 by

Pityriasisrosea is a typical rash more often found in people between 10-35 years old. The rash usually lasts 6 – 12 weeks. The rash is often preceded by a sore throat, runny nose or other […]

Why Do My Hands Sweat So Much?

Published on April 30, 2016 by

Sweaty Palms is referred to medically as palmar hyperhidrosis. Sweaty palms/hands are the most widely recognized type of hyperhidrosis for those suffering from extreme sweating. Hyperhidrosis can occur anywhere on the body and other common […]

Athlete’s Foot. But I’m Not Even an Athlete!…

Published on April 28, 2016 by

Athlete’s foot is the most widely recognized fungal infection of the skin and despite its name, isn’t a condition that just athlete’s get. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the foot and it regularly […]

Rash on the elbows? It might be psoriasis!

Published on February 1, 2016 by

Do you have a rash on the elbows? You might be suffering from psoriasis, a skin condition where red, crusty patches appear on the skin especially on the elbows, scalp, knees and lower back. The […]

Melasma – What Is It?

Published on February 1, 2016 by

If you have noticed a brown discoloration on your upper cheeks or upper lip then you may be suffering from a skin condition known as melasma. Exposure to sunlight may be one cause of this […]

Sunscreen. Use it!!!

Published on January 27, 2016 by

Use sunscreen always! Regardless if you work in the sunshine or if you plan a holiday in the tropics, you should consider sunscreen as one of the most important necessities. Exposure to sun’s ultraviolet rays […]

What is Eczema and How Do You Treat It?

Published on January 17, 2016 by

Eczema is a medical term used for a group of skin conditions wherein the skin becomes inflamed or very irritated. Skin becomes very itchy and a red rash develops that may look red, dry, or […]

What does a Dermal Filler do?

Published on January 11, 2016 by

As we grow older, was start to lose fat that is under the facial skin, causing the face to look more aged. This may present in several ways. There could be hollowing of the cheeks, […]

Do your cheeks get red easily? It could be Rosacea.

Published on January 5, 2016 by

Rosacea is a skin disease that normally begins with redness on the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead. People with rosacea may experience: flushing, itching and burning of the skin. Oftentimes the redness and symptoms can […]

Dry Skin Treatments – 3 Ways to Combat Dry Skin

Published on January 3, 2016 by

Treat dry skin with these three ingenious yet simple ways. Moisturize – after a warm bath do not completely towel dry your skin. Apply moisturizer first while the skin is still damp to lock in […]