According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, more than 7 million Americans suffer from psoriasis, a chronic, non-contagious disease that causes red, flaky patches on your skin. Plaque psoriasis is the most common of the five types of psoriasis, causing red…
To understand what spider veins are, let’s first talk about varicose veins. These are large, raised, swollen blood vessels that bulge from the skin and usually develop in the legs. Spider veins are like varicose veins but smaller. They often…
Caring for your skin at an early age can set the stage for healthy skin throughout your lifetime. Children and adults can experience the same skin conditions, but in younger people, some skin conditions are more prevalent and require special…
Sixteen million people in our country are living with rosacea, a skin condition that affects the cheeks, nose, and other highly visible parts of the face. What happens during rosacea flare ups is that the superficial blood vessels beneath the…
We know no one heads out for a day of fun in the sun with a genuine intention of coming back looking like a lobster. Sunburns just happen; they happen when we lose track of time between sunscreen applications or…
With summer vacations on the horizon, we’re hearing a lot more buzz around the idea of a good “base tan.” This longstanding myth about healthy tanning follows the idea that getting a base of color on the skin reduces the…
Oh, how we’ve been longing for summer, for many reasons. Not only are many people simply anxious to get out of the house more often, but we’re also ready to move steadily away from snowy days for a time. The…