Category Archives: Skin Health

Scabies is a contagious, itchy skin condition which affects close to a million Americans. Scabies is caused by a mite bite which is a bug incredibly tiny that it cannot be seen on the skin. This skin mite burrows its way into the top layer of the skin where it lives and eats. A reaction ...click here to read more

Poison ivy is a plant that can cause an uncomfortable and unsightly rash, but it’s important to know that poison ivy rash affects some people more than others due to poor handling and that poison ivy treatment will go a long way in easing rash symptoms. Watch out for the “leaves of three” – that ...click here to read more

A new blood test may help detect the spread of melanoma – skin cancer – much earlier according to latest findings. The blood test monitors DNA fragments from dead cancer cells in the blood and has been found to be more effective than current testing methods. Senior investigator Dr. David Polsky said, “Our study results ...click here to read more

Dermatitis herpetiformis is a skin rash from celiac disease which can be properly managed by following a gluten free diet. Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a skin rash which resembles herpes lesions which can appear as blisters and bumps but it is not a form of herpes. Nearly 15 to 25 percent of celiac disease suffers ...click here to read more

Pityriasis rosea is a skin disease that is common in the general population and over the last several years has become known as the Christmas tree rash. A lot of people are familiar with rosacea, a chronic, incurable skin condition characterized by red blotches on the face, but pityriasis rosea isn’t as well known. Like ...click here to read more

Keratosis pilaris is a skin disorder most common in the winter time. Keratosis appears as gooseflesh, goose bumps or chicken skin, causing small areas on the skin to become rough, red, and have tiny bumps. Although there is no cure for keratosis, it may become less visible over time. With the help of ongoing therapy, ...click here to read more

Hives are a reaction of the skin that can be red and quite itchy. There are two types of hives: short-lived (acute) and long-term (chronic). Chronic hives are when the redness and welts last for numerous weeks and come back over the course of months and even years. Although chronic hives are not a life-threatening ...click here to read more

Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that often affects the middle-aged and elderly. Rosacea is a chronic condition – meaning it stays with the person for a long time – that mainly affects the skin, although it can also affect the eyes. Rosacea causes redness and pimples and is most common in women, middle-aged and ...click here to read more

Vitiligo is a skin condition that leads to light and dark patches of skin discoloration. Although vitiligo commonly affects the skin, it can affect any area that has pigment, for example, a person can develop patches of white hair. Vitiligo is not a contagious condition, nor is it life-threatening, but it can definitely alter a ...click here to read more