Itchy arms is a common problem. When itching is limited to your forearms and relieved only by applying ice, then we often call it brachioradial pruritus. Brachioradial is the muscle just underneath the itching area and pruritus is the smarty-pants word for itching. In this video I’ll give two possible causes and tips on how [...]
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Brachioradial Pruritus (Itchy Arms): What Causes It and How Can You Treat It?
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What Causes Eczema?
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 [...]
Can You Be Allergic To Your Swimming Pool?
Is is possible to be allergic to your pool?
Why Do Sunburns Itch?
Have you ever had a sunburn? First it hurts. Then it itches. And itches. And itches. Why is that? Sunburn is caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage to your skin. Too much UV damages your skin cell’s DNA, and your immune system responds by killing off the bad cells. Because UV radiation doesn’t penetrate (unlike [...]
Heat Rash
I just flew back from Atlanta for the 4th of July weekend, and, boy, are my sweat glands killing me. Atlanta has a way of making your sweat glands work overtime, and overworked sweat glands can lead to dreaded heat rash. Heat rash is a common, annoying problem in summertime that develops when sweat glands [...]
