Over-the-Counter Treatments for Acne By Melissa Sanoff-Wiener, RPA-C Even before humans could write, they were trying to get rid of their acne, and ancient Egyptians’ first notes on papyrus referenced pharaohs with problem skin. In the U.S., acne is the most common skin condition there is. Fortunately, we’ve come a long way since ancient times: […]
Do Not Resuscitate Tattoo Dilemma A critically ill and unconscious 70 year old male patient arrived in a Florida emergency room in December of 2017 with a tattoo across his chest that read, “Do Not Resuscitate” with his apparent signature. The patient did not carry an identification so the hospital officials were unable to contact […]
Tips for helping your child deal with psoriasis Most toddlers and kids deal with skin irritations such as diaper rash and eczema, however children can also have various forms of psoriasis. Psoriasis can be a difficult skin condition to manage for children as well as adults. Although it is not infectious or contagious, it can […]
5 skin care myths and why they are false In today’s climate of internet misinformation, it can be increasingly difficult to navigate between fact and fiction. When it comes to our health care, the consequences of relying on wrong information can be both far-reaching and potentially damaging to our bodies. Or it may simply be […]
