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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What Is the Patch Test for Contact Dermatitis Allergens?
If you have eczema, undergoing a patch test can help identify the specific substance provoking your skin’s allergic response. Everyday items — like cleansers, disinfectants, and personal care products — can cause allergic skin reactions in some individuals. These substances may provoke allergy-related flare-ups in people with eczema. Eczema is an inflammatory skin disorder that […]
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6 Evidence-Based Benefits of Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle is a nutrient-dense herb commonly used in Western herbal traditions. It may help lower inflammation, ease hay fever, and improve blood pressure and blood sugar control — among several other potential advantages. Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has been valued in herbal practice for centuries. Ancient Egyptians applied stinging nettle for arthritis and lower […]
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Repel and Prevent Silverfish in Your Home
Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) are insects, not fish. With a few straightforward removal and prevention steps, you can remove these pests from your home permanently. The term “silverfish” comes from their silvery hue and the characteristic side-to-side, fishlike motion of their bodies when they move. Keep reading to discover more about these annoying insects and effective […]
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Skin Tag Removal Options
At-home approaches and nonprescription products may encourage skin tags to dry up and eventually fall off. Medical removal methods, such as cryosurgery, can eliminate skin tags more rapidly. Skin tags are soft, benign bumps that commonly appear in skin folds like the neck, underarms, breasts, groin, and eyelids. They consist of loose collagen fibers trapped […]
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What Does Shingles Look Like?
Shingles, medically known as herpes zoster, happens when the chickenpox virus (varicella zoster) that has been inactive in your nerves becomes reactivated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that in the United States, a significant portion of people will experience shingles at least once during their lifetime. The rash associated with shingles […]
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The Best Remedies for Itching
Itching (pruritus) can be more than a minor nuisance. It often causes notable discomfort and can become a distraction. You might be asking how to tell when itching requires attention and what home treatments can ease your itch. There are many reasons your skin may itch. You could have contacted an irritating plant, such as […]
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What You Should Know Before Getting a Dermal Piercing
Dermal piercings, often called single-point piercings, differ from conventional piercings because there isn’t a separate entrance and exit for the jewelry. For a dermal, the piercer makes a single small opening and places an “anchor” into the dermis, the skin’s middle layer. The anchor’s base is usually about 6 or 7 millimeters long — enough […]
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How to Care for Steri-Strips: A Step-by-Step Guide
Steri-Strips are slim adhesive dressings frequently utilized by surgeons as a supplement to absorbable sutures or after traditional stitches have been taken out. They’re also sold over the counter at local pharmacies for home use. You can use Steri-Strips to help close shallow lacerations or minor wounds, though serious injuries require professional medical attention. (img […]
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Jessner Peel: What You Should Know
Chemical peels have risen in popularity as resurfacing procedures in recent years, but their use as cosmetic treatments dates back to ancient Egypt. (img by Amy Danielle Beauty) Like other chemical peels, a Jessner peel involves applying an acidic solution to the skin to strip away surface layers and stimulate growth of fresher, younger-looking skin. […]
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A Guide to Home Remedies for Boils
Boils are painful, red lumps filled with pus that develop beneath the skin and often require a doctor to drain them. While many cases need medical attention, some home treatments — such as warm compresses and diluted tea tree oil — may provide relief. Boils can expand to the size of a baseball. Very large […]