Can You Get Eczema as an Adult?

October is Eczema Awareness Month! Many people mistakenly believe that eczema only presents during childhood. However, this is NOT the case! Eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, can present at any age. It can also start in childhood, go dormant and then reappear during adulthood. If you are diagnosed with eczema for the first time…

Is Your Beard Hiding Skin Cancer?

There’s a common misconception that body hair, specifically facial hair, can help prevent skin cancer by blocking the sun’s rays from reaching your skin. However, this is not the case – even with dark or extremely thick hair, the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays will penetrate your skin and cause damage and even potentially skin cancer. …

Cosmetic Treatments for Aging

As we age, many of us are trying to welcome the wisdom the additional years bring, but lessen the appearance of physical change. If you’re concerned that wrinkles and fine lines are making you look older than you feel, we have several cosmetic treatments that can help achieve younger-looking skin. While some of these include…

Eczema-Friendly Clothing for Infants 

Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a skin condition characterized by irritation, itchiness, dryness, and other symptoms. When your baby or little one has eczema, they may cry or fuss more than normal, trying to alleviate the sensation. Eczema can arise from a variety of reasons, one of the common causes is skin coming…

Your Skin and Scarring

When we injure our skin, our body’s natural healing response is to close the wound and form new skin over it, sometimes leaving a scar. While most of the time you shouldn’t really have to “do” anything to help aid the healing process, there are some steps you can take to help the skin heal…

Can You Spot Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer affects more than five million people in the United States each year. However, with early detection it has one of the highest survival rates of any cancer! Do you know how to spot skin cancer? Answer these questions to test your knowledge! Q: What is the most common form of skin cancer? A:…