What Is Seborrheic Keratosis And Can It Be Removed?
DIY Fail: 3 Skincare Treatments You Shouldn’t Try at Home
The saying, "If you want something done right, do it yourself," may be true for many things – but not dermatology.DIY skincare recipes and homemade skin treatments are tempting to try. After all, they (appear to) cost less, and you avoid a trip to the doctor. But in reality, you can do much more … [Read more...]
Why Are Some Pimples So Painful? (And How to Stop the Pain!)
Few skin problems are more maddening than a painful pimple. You feel it under your skin, you itch to pop it, and it seems to enter the room before you do. Even under a heavy layer of makeup, it feels like there’s no hiding it. So how should you deal with those protruding nuisances? Step one, … [Read more...]
Teen Acne Treatments: How To Get Rid of Frustrating Breakouts
Acne can make a student’s life miserable. Not only do they hate the red bumps that pop up faster than they can count, but they face the world thinking that others can’t see beyond their pimples. With acne comes the issues of bullying and poor self-esteem. Most of the students we treat for acne … [Read more...]
4 Lifestyle Habits That Can Permanently Damage Your Skin
Have you ever seen someone with undeniably great skin? Maybe you’ve even thought, “I wish I was lucky enough to have such a flawless complexion.” Although heredity certainly plays a role in skin condition, great skin takes diligence and discipline. And even a few bad habits can keep that beautiful … [Read more...]
How to Treat A Sunburn: 4 Tricks For Soothing Sunburn Relief
You’re enjoying the outdoors and staying in the water (because we all know that’s the only way to stay cool in the Texas heat!) but before you know it, you’ve burned. Maybe you missed an area when you applied your sunscreen. Maybe you didn’t reapply like you know you should. Or perhaps you … [Read more...]
These 4 Weird Skin Issues Probably Aren’t What You Think
We’re all guilty of checking WebMD for our symptoms, but that can quickly lead to trouble. Most of us botch our diagnosis, either thinking we’re doomed or dismissing the issue as less significant than it is. Other times we brush off obvious symptoms entirely. When we hear about skin cancer, we … [Read more...]
What Should I Do If My Prescription Is Too Expensive?
Has this ever happened to you? You head to the pharmacy to pick up your medicine, only to find it costs 10x the amount you expected? Instead of leaving with a filled prescription, you leave frustrated and shocked at the $400 total. Some drugs cost hundreds (even thousands) at retail, so what … [Read more...]
5 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Skin Cancer
We’ve all heard that melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but it bears repeating. This year alone, nearly 10,000 people have died because of it. Despite its prevalence, some of us tend to slough off obvious skin cancer symptoms. However, these lesser known skin cancer facts can save your … [Read more...]
