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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The Truth: How to Treat Cellulite
Cellulite is common; nearly all adult women have some. The best treatment is photoshop . But what’s the next best treatment? Are there really toxins in cellulite? Is it just fat? Do coffee grounds really work? Watch this video and you’ll see. What is your best tip to reduce cellulite? Share it with us here!
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How Does Doxycycline Treat Acne?
Acne can be treated with topical and oral medications. A common choice is doxycycline antibiotic. In this video I explain how it works and tell you two common side effects of this medication. There are other risks and precautions when taking doxycycline, so be sure to discuss them with your physician and pharmacist before taking [...]
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.
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 [...]
