Psoriasis Website

I seemed to have a run on psoriasis patients this week. It is not surprising; psoriasis is often worse in the winter when the air is dry and when there is less sunlight. Both warm humid air and sunlight will improve psoriasis.

If you have psoriasis, please visit the National Psoriasis Foundation site –it’s an excellent resource . . . → Read More: Psoriasis Website

Skin Care Myths: Plucking Hairs Makes Them Grow Back Thicker

Before Plucking

After Plucking

You can’t catch a cold from going outside without a jacket, and hairs don’t grow back thicker after you pluck them. I swear.

In fact, repeatedly plucking hairs can scar the follicle, which over time can lead to permanent loss of that hair. It is actually a very inexpensive way . . . → Read More: Skin Care Myths: Plucking Hairs Makes Them Grow Back Thicker

How to Moisturize Properly (and Save Money)

Should I use different moisturizers for different body parts?

Yes. You wouldn’t use shampoo to wash your hands, so don’t use the same moisturizer on your face that you use on your feet.

For your face, which is more delicate and often less tolerant to heavy moisturizers, try Oil of Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum for women . . . → Read More: How to Moisturize Properly (and Save Money)

New Research Discovers Cream that Minimizes Scars

We are all scarred. Scars are a natural part of healing. They occur when there is damage to the dermis, the deeper layer of the skin. The wider and deeper the original injury, the more significant the scar will be.

Scars vary by the location of the injury and by your genetics. Some people, especially those . . . → Read More: New Research Discovers Cream that Minimizes Scars

Garlic Treaments for Skin Problems

Garlic is a member of the onion family and has been used for medicinal purposes since the times of the pharaohs of Egypt. There are a few studies linking garlic to skin care.

In one study, ajoene, a component of garlic, produced a clinical response in patients with basal cell carcinoma skin cancer. It was . . . → Read More: Garlic Treaments for Skin Problems

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