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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Can You Be Allergic To Your Swimming Pool?
Is is possible to be allergic to your pool?
An Unwanted Yoga Partner: Fungus
Yoga is good for your mind and body, including your skin. Yoga mats, on the other hand, might not be. Using someone else’s yoga mat for an hour could lead to an infection. Fungus infections are common and appear as athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, and ringworm. Unfortunately, the fungus can survive on surfaces like mats [...]
Olive Oil Benefits for Your Skin
Trying to keep up with what’s hot in skincare is like trying to keep up with the Kardashians. It’s impossible (not that I’ve tried, with the Kardashians, that is). Then how are you to know what are the latest and greatest ingredients? Well, you could read The Derm Blog, when I get around to posting [...]
Healthy Skin Site for Kids
Math, reading, writing, dermatology. It’s back-to-school time, and any medical student will tell you it’s never too early to start learning dermatology. Here is a website from the American Academy of Dermatology to teach the little dermdocs in your house. It has information kids can use for homework, tips for healthy skin, and even a few [...]
