Dermatology 101
Dermatology 101 offers essential information on skin health, common conditions, treatments, and skincare routines, helping individuals understand and care for their skin effectively.
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How to Heal and Prevent Dry Hands
Keeping your hands moisturized often eases dryness and shields them from irritants. If an underlying issue like eczema is to blame, you might need medical treatment. Though it may seem minor, dry hands can be quite bothersome. Most commonly, dry hands result from environmental factors. Weather changes, for instance, can dry out the skin. Repeated […]
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Xerosis Cutis
Xerosis cutis is the clinical term for excessively dry skin, more intense than ordinary dryness. The word derives from the Greek “xero,” meaning dry. (img by Curel) Dry skin affects many people, particularly older adults. Often it’s a mild, temporary issue, but it can cause irritation and discomfort. Skin requires moisture to remain supple. With […]
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Shingles vs. Poison Ivy: How to Tell the Difference
Although both shingles and poison ivy can produce blistering skin eruptions, shingles often brings systemic signs like flu-like symptoms and a burning sensation that poison ivy does not. About 1 in 3 people in the United States will develop shingles during their lifetime, making it a frequent viral condition among older adults. Poison ivy reactions […]
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Shingles vs Eczema: How To Tell the Difference Between Them
Shingles and eczema are both skin disorders that produce inflamed patches. These irritated areas can vary in size and may be itchy or painful. Because they share some visual similarities, one condition can sometimes be confused with the other. However, shingles and eczema are distinct disorders with different root causes and treatment approaches. Because both […]
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The 30 Dermatomes Explained: A Complete Nerve Map of The Body
A dermatome is a patch of skin innervated by a single spinal nerve. Although the human body has 31 pairs of spinal nerves branching from the spinal cord, there are only 30 dermatomes. Your spinal nerves serve to transmit sensory, motor, and autonomic signals between the rest of your body and your central nervous system […]
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Prescription Medications for Poison Ivy
Clobetasol, triamcinolone, and fluocinonide are prescription drugs that can help reduce intense inflammation and itching caused by poison ivy. When poison ivy triggers a pronounced reaction, over-the-counter (OTC) remedies often aren’t sufficient to relieve symptoms such as severe itching, pain, widespread rash, or marked swelling. In these situations, a clinician may suggest prescription therapies to […]
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Should You Treat a Poison Ivy Rash with Apple Cider Vinegar?
Typical poison ivy rash signs include redness, intense itching, blisters, and swelling. Most rashes resolve within 1–3 weeks. Some people report that apple cider vinegar can temporarily ease symptoms, but it may also irritate the skin. (img by Amory Urgent Care) If you suspect contact with poison ivy, the first step is to rinse your […]
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The Best Essential Oils for Poison Ivy and How to Use Them
Poison ivy is a widespread plant that contains urushiol, an oily substance present in its leaves, roots, flowers, and stems. A large number of people are sensitive to urushiol and develop painful, itchy rashes after coming into contact with any portion of the plant. This allergic response is called contact dermatitis. If you react to […]
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8 Poison Ivy Remedies and Preventive Measures
It often begins very innocently. You trim a scraggly bush while doing yard work. Later your limbs start to tingle and redden. Before long, an irritating rash appears. Only after the fact do you realize that the bush you handled was poison ivy. Finding poison ivy is common in the United States — it grows […]
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Can You Remove Warts with Apple Cider Vinegar?
What causes warts? Skin warts are very common. Most people will get one at some stage in their life. These benign raised lesions, typically appearing on the hands and feet, are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There’s no cure for HPV itself, so care focuses on removing the wart. Contemporary wart treatments include: freezing […]