Fall-Proof Your Skin
While fall for many means football, sweaters and pumpkin-spiced everything, it is also a time of the year for you to re-evaluate how you are handling your skin care routine. Break out the Humidifier One reason fall is so harsh
Skin Fun Facts
Your skin is your largest organ and plays a vital role in detecting hot and cold, regulating your body temperature and protecting your muscles, bones and internal organs from outside infection and disease. But that’s just for starters. There is
5 Reasons for Dry Skin in Fall
As the leaves begin to fall and days start to get shorter you may notice changes happening to your skin. It is common for people to develop dry, itchy skin during the colder months and there are 5 top reasons
Fall Checklist: Skin Cancer Screening
Find it. Treat it. Beat it. A simple statement, but the meaning behind it is strong. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than combined cases of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer. Early diagnosis through a
Eczema 101 : Get the Facts
October is National Eczema Awareness Month so let's spread awareness starting with some basic facts. What is Eczema? We asked our board certified dermatologist, Dr. Michelle Cihla. She explained, “eczema is a skin condition that causes the skin to become
Top Treatments for Excessive Sweating
As we discussed in The Science Behind Sweat, sweating is a necessary component of a proper functioning body. In some cases though, people can suffer from excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis. According to Dr. Giacomo Maggiolino, board-certified dermatologist with
The Science Behind Sweat
Sweat gets a bad rap. We call it smelly and it ruins our favorite white tees. But, the truth is we need to sweat. How Does Sweating Work? Your body is home to two types of sweat glands, eccrine and
Answers to Your Child’s Skin, Hair & Nail Questions
As the old saying goes, “kids say the darnedest things”. They also ask some pretty tough questions. Here are some of the common questions your child may ask and the technical answers behind them! What is this (birth) mark, and
Skin, Hair and Nail Problems ANSWERED
Like anything in life, if you have a problem you simply work to find a solution. Here are 5 common skin, hair and nail problems that you may have asked yourself before and the answer to those issues. 1. You
Treatment Options for Aging Skin
Aging happens. Skin starts looking dull, fine lines start showing up, dark spots appear. When you look in the mirror, if your reflection doesn’t match how you feel, it may be time to do something about it. Fortunately, with the