Sometimes, your skin gets red and itchy, irritating you and making it hard for you not to scratch it. However, scratching makes it worse and leads to scarring. This itchy and red part of your skin is a rash. You can wait for it to pass and suffer from irritation, or you can consult with […]
skin care
Sunscreen 101: Prevention of Skin Cancer
Our serves as a line of defense and protects us from a lot of germs, bacteria, and dangers. Unfortunately, if it is not protected, our skin can develop conditions such as skin cancer. There are a lot of things you can do to protect your skin from skin cancer. Let’s look at some changes you […]
Sunburns
Ever had red, inflamed, and painful skin after a day at the beach? If so, then like most Americans, you already know what it feels like to have a sunburn. In many cases, sunburns are mild skin conditions that are more of an annoyance than a real threat. However, intense and repeated sunburns can cause […]
Is Expired Sunscreen Better than No Sunscreen?
Dermatologist and parents alike constantly reinforce the importance of sunscreen for unprotected or vulnerable skin. In recent years, sunscreens have become more sophisticated in their efforts to protect skin from the broad spectrum of the sun’s rays. Not only does sunscreen protect the skin from the sun’s harmful effects, it also prevents premature aging and […]
Bug Bites
Living in South Florida, there are many bugs that can target you and your family, many of which may be sharing the same indoor space as you. Sometimes, a little bit of calamine lotion does the trick, but what happens when it doesn’t? A short primer on bug bites may help. Types of Bug Bites […]
