Medical Review By: Evelina Ingersoll, APRN Most of us know enough to pack sunscreen before hitting the beach, spending the day at the lake or pool or working outdoors. But which sunscreen should you choose? How should you apply it and how much should you apply? And does it expire? Read on for answers to
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Medical Review By: Evelina Ingersoll, APRN You may have a go-to brand of sunscreen you buy year after year, or perhaps you choose whatever is most affordable at the drugstore. But have you ever wondered if the sunscreen you use is the best one for your skin — or your health? News that the FDA
[Read More]Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen: Which Is Best?
Medical Review By: Evelina Ingersoll, APRN You’ve probably heard that when it comes to buying sunscreen, you should choose one that provides broad-spectrum protection (to guard against both UVA and UVB rays) and has SPF 30 or more. But when it comes to mineral vs. chemical sunscreen, which is the smarter option? Many or
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Medical Review By: Dr. Ronald Bush and Peggy Bush, APRN Planning to undergo an aesthetic or surgical procedure? Whether it’s a chemical peel, a facelift, liposuction or a vein treatment, these procedures and others can lead to swelling and bruising, and waiting for the side effects to disappear can be frustrating. In the past, doctors
[Read More]5 Common African American Skin Conditions
Medical Review By: Rachelle Lacey, MD Everyone’s skin is different — dry versus oily, thick versus thin, light versus dark. African American skin is different from Caucasian skin in that the top layer contains more pigment, called melanin. But the differences don’t end there. Certain gene mutations more common in Blacks mean that certain
[Read More]8 Common Skin Conditions in Elderly Adults
Medical Review By: Ted Schiff, MD Like every part of the body, the skin changes with age. The teen years bring dreaded pimples. Middle age brings telltale wrinkles. In elderly adults, skin conditions may become more numerous — and more noticeable — as the skin continues to thin and lose fat, elasticity, and moisture.
[Read More]What’s the Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis?
Medical Review By: Ted Schiff, MD If you have bothersome patches of itchy, red skin, you want relief. But first you need to know what’s causing the problem. If you’ve ruled out insect bites, poison ivy and other types of allergic contact dermatitis, then eczema or psoriasis may be likely contenders. These skin problems can look
[Read More]Can Adults Get Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?
If you’re a parent, especially the parent of a child who’s ever been in daycare, you may be familiar with hand, foot and mouth disease, which causes fever, mouth sores and a rash. It most often affects children under the age of 5, but older kids — and yes, adults — can get it too. What is
[Read More]6 Skin Symptoms to Never Ignore, Even During COVID-19
Most doctor’s offices are still open — and in fact never closed — during the coronavirus pandemic. But some people have been avoiding seeing the doctor for fear of catching COVID-19. If you have a health condition that needs medical attention, however, that strategy can backfire. Left untreated, some conditions, including certain skin conditions, can
[Read More]6 Common Water Rashes and How to Treat Them
Splish, splash, you got a rash? It’s not uncommon for a swim in the ocean or a soak in the hot tub to spell trouble for the skin. And summer — when water activities are in full swing and bothersome sea life can thrive — is the prime time to develop a water rash, especially
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