Category Archives: Eczema

As the skin-care industry continues to grow and efforts to diversify the realm increase, a notable divide still remains: Black dermatologists make up 5.8% of the overall practice, and Hispanic dermatologists make up 7%. Because of this, many patients of color arent getting the tailored treatment they need to take care of their skin. Take, for example, Kendra Joseph, a physicians assistant at Schweiger Dermatology, who at one time had a common skin condition that went undiagnosed because dermatologists werent factoring in how it looked on darker skin tones, she says. Continue reading →

A message to CBS Miami viewers and readers from Frances Wang: Im writing to let you know why I will be off-air for a few weeks, but also to hopefully spread some awareness in sharing my personal story. For the past 4 months, Ive been going on-camera everyday trying to hide something from all of you a skin condition I had never heard of before until I was diagnosed with it called perioral dermatitis. Continue reading →

If you have hard water, it could lead to some negativeeffects on your home. Hard water is water that has a higher mineral contentthan soft water. When your well is created, hard water is percolated throughchalk and limestone deposits. Continue reading →

Now that the air is turning crisp with the emergence of fall, thoughts of apples, pumpkin spice, and cozy sweaters are at the forefront of your mind. Continue reading →

Dry skin can affect a child in more ways than one -- and so can addressing it. Here's how to avoid or minimize the effects of eczema. Continue reading →

Pfizers oral JAK inhibitor cleared patients skin and improved atopic dermatitis, or eczema, symptoms in a phase 3 study, echoing results from another phase 3 trial presented earlier this year. Both studies enrolled nearly 400 patients aged 12 and older with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis and tested two doses of Pfizers abrocitinib: 100 mg and 200 mg. Continue reading →

Kristy Luciano is a Physician Assistant who graduated from Midwestern University-Downers Grove Physician Assistant Program in 1999. She is an Assistant Professor and Director of Didactic Education at Midwestern University and serves as a Member at Large on the Board of Directors for the Society for Physician Assistants in Pediatrics Continue reading →

Jhapa, September 29 More than 500 jailbirds have been infected with eczema at Jhapa District Prison in Bhadrapur. Continue reading →

After cleansing and moisturizing her face, Lee said that she typically applies a small amount of the ointment to her lips and eyes to keep dry skin at bay. It effectively acts like an eye cream and lip balm in one! According to the brand, the ointment includes ceramides for renewing the skin's barrier, while hyaluronic acid provides an extra dose of hydration. Reviewers have also sung its praises on Amazon, writing that it's "great for damaged and eczema-prone skin." Others have had success applying it to cracked hands or applying a thin layer in the evening as a thick night cream Continue reading →

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Ragweed pollen is hitting the Kansas City metropolitan area in high concentrations this fall. For allergy sufferers, the pollen can lead to symptoms like itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion. Continue reading →