Medically reviewed by Ted Schiff, MD You probably never thought you’d have to be on the lookout for leprosy symptoms in the 21st century. But this ancient disease never went away completely, and over the past decade, cases have doubled in the southeastern states. Leprosy in Florida—especially Central Florida—is making headlines. Given the media coverage,
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Litfulo, a New Alopecia Areata Treatment, Expands Options for Teens and Adults
Medically reviewed by Daniel Gutierrez, PA-C Alopecia areata typically isn’t physically painful, but the emotional effects of this autoimmune disease can be devastating. The main symptom, patchy or complete hair loss, often makes people embarrassed and self-conscious, and it can be challenging to treat. Now there’s a new drug for alopecia areata from Pfizer, approved
[Read More]How to Exfoliate Your Skin and When
Medically reviewed by Keria Tia Bean, APRN Exfoliation can turn dry, dull skin into softer, smoother skin. But how to exfoliate your skin? And how often to exfoliate? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The best way to exfoliate your face or body and the best exfoliating products to use depend on your skin type and the
[Read More]Chlorine Rash: What Causes It and How to Treat It
Medically reviewed by Haley Andress, PA-C Chlorinated pools do a good job of drying out your skin because chlorine strips away its natural oils. But if you develop a rash after swimming in a pool, you may be dealing with more than dry skin: It’s possible you have a chlorine rash. Any pool rash can
[Read More]What Do Bed Bug Bites Look Like and How Should You Treat Them?
Medically reviewed by Daniel Gutierrez, PA-C Does pulling back the sheets of a hotel room bed give you pause and make you wonder, “What do bed bugs look like?” Have you woken up with clusters of small red bumps and asked yourself, “What do bed bug bites look like?” Bed bug bites are usually more
[Read More]Swimmer’s Itch: How to Treat It Now and Avoid It Next Time
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Wong, DO You take a dip in a cold, sparkling lake on a hot summer day, expecting to come out feeling cool and refreshed. But within minutes of wading out of the water, you find yourself with itchy legs and perhaps, small red spots. It could be swimmer’s itch, a reaction
[Read More]Is It Bad to Pop Pimples? (And How Else to Get Rid of Acne)
Medically reviewed by Tia Bean, MSN, APRN Pimple popping is having its day. In fact, it’s become a spectator sport. Videos featuring close-ups of whiteheads erupting like Lilliputian volcanoes under pressure from an extractor tool or (sometimes ungloved) fingers get millions of views on YouTube and TikTok. Blackhead popping and cyst popping videos draw plenty
[Read More]Rosacea Self-Care Tips to Help Keep Redness Away
Medically reviewed by Daniel Gutierrez, PA-C Even with treatment, rosacea often comes and goes like thunderstorms in summer. You can’t control the weather, but you can reduce your rosacea flares by making tweaks to your daily routines. Rosacea self-care measures can also help your rosacea treatment work better. Here are the tips dermatologists recommend for
[Read More]Cutaneous Candidiasis: Treating Yeast Infections on the Skin
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Leen-Burns, APRN Did you know you can develop a yeast infection on your skin? These infections happen when yeast that normally lives on the skin grows too aggressively, leading to an itchy rash that’s hard to ignore. A yeast infection on the skin, known medically as cutaneous candidiasis, can be embarrassing
[Read More]The Best Barrier Cream for a Damaged Skin Barrier
Medically reviewed by Haley Andress, PA-C Have you heard the buzz about barrier creams? If so, you might have dismissed these products as yet another skincare item you don’t need. You’re already using moisturizer, so why would you need to add another cream to your routine? And who needs to repair a damaged skin barrier,
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