A RASH OF COMMON – AND SURPRISING – CHILDHOOD SKIN INFECTIONS ON THE RISE: As they return to the routines of school, sports and activities, some parents are noticing that their children are bringing home not just their spelling tests and soccer cleats, but also a rash of skin infections.
BANISHING EYE WRINKLES AND BAGS Have you ever looked in a mirror and realized that you have your grandmother’s eyes – complete with crow’s feet, under-eye bags and loose skin? Don’t get out the rocking chair and sensible shoes just yet. Today, you can refresh your eyes’ appearance with innovative, non-invasive, low-cost cosmetic procedures, many […]
Skin cancer prevention for the outdoor athlete Leading Dermatologist offers tips for prevention For serious athletes, worry over injury is par for the course. While most wouldn’t miss out on their warm-ups to prevent being harmed at play, according to dermatologist, proper sun care is often the last thing on an athlete’s mind.
New York , NY May 2006 – Your child has developed a red, itchy spot on her face, but you may be clueless as to the cause Contact dermatitis – redness, swelling, itching and flaking of the skin – is the result of an allergen’s direct contact with the skin; the longer the […]
Nail Clinic – Reaction to Trauma According to Dr. Ella Toombs, a dermatologist in private practice in Washington, D.C., “The condition was originally thought to be a bacterial infection, but actually it’s a reaction pattern to some kind of trauma.” In other words, it’s something that happens after the skin has already been damaged or […]
Basking in healthy, cancer-free skin – Parents, doctors urged to counsel teens to avoid tanning SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — With spring break, prom and wedding seasons getting under way, young people especially may long to get a head start on a tan as they strive for a sun-kissed look. Bad idea, dermatologists warn. Limiting sun […]
