Eczema is a common skin disorder in children. It’s caused by an over-active immune system and damaged skin. The damaged skin allows for bacteria and other irritants to enter the skin. This leads to more inflammation and worsening of the eczema. Scratching only damages the skin making it easier for bacteria to penetrate. Here’s a [...]
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How To Treat Eczema: Bleach Baths
Eczema is a common chronic itchy rash in children. Dr. Benabio shows an easy, at-home tip to help kids with eczema. Ask him questions @Dermdoc on Twitter and he’ll answer them here.
Is Hard Water Causing Your Rash?
Does Water Hardness Affect Skin? Hard water is tap water that’s high in minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Hard water isn’t harmful, except the minerals prevent your soap from sudsing. Some people think that hard water is more likely to cause a rash than soft water. Take a recent patient of mine: he moved his [...]
Arctic Blast: Itchy, Dry Winter Skin
My skin is dry. I know, I know, I’m a dermatologist, but it’s not my fault — I went home for the holidays.