How to Treat Chickenpox and Prevent It From Spreading
By Jenny Torres, MD
Chickenpox is the disease caused by a virus known as the varicella-zoster virus. Also called varicella, chickenpox is usually mild...
Read moreIs Rosacea Contagious?
By Anne Truitt, MD
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease that most commonly affects the skin (central face) and is characterized by periodic eruptions...
Read moreHome Remedies for Minor Burns
By Vindhya Veerula, MD
The treatment for burns can vary depending on how deep or extensive they are. Minor or first-degree burns only cause...
Read moreCauses, Signs, and Treatment for Different Degrees of Burns
By James Beckman Jr., MD
In general terms, “burns” are wounds that develop when your skin is subjected to excessive heat. While it’s true that...
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Dry Skin, in the Words of a Dermatologist
By Daniel Sugai, MD, FAAD
Dry skin, medically known as xerosis, can occur at any age. The skin appears to be dry, irritated, inflamed, and...
Read moreDry Skin: Home Remedies and Self-Care Tips
By Maryam Afshar, MD
Xerosis is the medical name for dry skin, which can weaken/compromise the skin’s barrier function. It is especially severe and...
Read moreWhat Causes Sun Damage and How Can It Be Treated, According to a Skin Specialist
By James Beckman Jr., MD
From a medical or skin care perspective, “sun damage” usually refers to the effects of sun exposure on the skin’s...
Read moreManage Psoriasis: Home Remedies and Self-Care
By Lisa Stirling, MD
Home remedies help prevent flare-ups and manage symptoms by providing relief from dry skin and inhibiting lesion formation and bleeding....
Read moreHome Remedies to Manage Oily Skin
By Lisa Stirling, MD
Whenever the sebaceous or oil glands in your skin produce excessive oil, you develop oily skin. This is largely influenced...
Read moreHome Treatment for Frostbite
By Vindhya Veerula, MD
Frostbite occurs due to prolonged exposure to frigid temperatures, which leads to the constriction of blood vessels, particularly in the...
Read moreWhat Are Bedsores and How to Heal Them
By Kenya Rivas, MD
Bedsores are skin lesions that develop as a result of unrelieved pressure forces or pressure forces mixed with shearing forces...
Read moreHome Remedies for Dark Circles Under Eyes
By Lisa Stirling, MD
Dark circles around the eyes can make you look tired, sleep-deprived, depressed, or hungover. Unhealthy lifestyle habits, poor diet, facial...
Read moreHow to Manage Eczema Explained by a Dermatologist
By Marybeth Parisi, MD
Eczema or dermatitis refers to a group of different inflammatory skin conditions that usually begin in early childhood. While the...
Read more10 Home Remedies for Facial Blemishes and Self-Care Tips
By Vindhya Veerula, MD
A blemish appears in the form of a spot, patch, or discoloration on the skin. While they are generally not...
Read moreUnderstanding Acne Blemishes With a Skin Specialist
By Marybeth Parisi, MD
Acne has come to be regarded as a rite of passage that every teenager must go through before stepping into...
Read moreHome Remedies for Itchy Skin and Ways to Prevent It
By Robert Signore, DO
Itchiness refers to an urge to scratch your skin. The itch may be felt in one area or even all...
Read moreBlackheads: Home Remedies, Prevention, and Self-Care
By Vindhya Veerula, MD
Blackheads are tiny, dark spots on the skin. A dermatologist or skin specialist is best equipped to remove deep-rooted blackheads....
Read moreHow to Get Rid of Stretch Marks: Home Treatment and Prevention
By Maria Robinson, MD
Stretch marks can develop due to various reasons. They are such a common occurrence across generations and genders that people...
Read moreHeal Bruises: Home Remedies and Self-Care
By Vindhya Veerula, MD
Some people are more prone to bruising than others. Here's a look at how you can avoid easy bruising with...
Read moreHome Remedies and Self-Care Tips for Keloids
By Robert Signore, DO
Keloids are a type of nodular scars that develop due to abnormal healing at a site of injury. However, the...
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