(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Staten Island, NY, February 11, 2020 – Probably, the Clint Eastwood movie comes to mind first. “But ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’,” says Rebecca Sklar, a certified registered physician assistant specializing in dermatology with Advanced Dermatology PC….
Category: Skin Care
GW Study Identifies Need for Disaster Preparedness Training for Dermatologists
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WASHINGTON — The dermatology community is inadequately prepared for a biological disaster and would benefit from a formal preparedness training program, according to a study from the George Washington University (GW).
Don’t Let Eczema Flare-Ups Get You Down
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – West Islip, NY, January 29, 2020 – Good sleep, fulfilling activities, close relationships, positive self-esteem – these can be casualties of atopic dermatitis, the chronic skin condition often called “eczema.”
Warts and Peace: How to Serenely Deal with These Common Skin Growths
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Roslyn, NY, January 2020 – In the olden days, a last resort for a stubborn wart involved the full moon, an incantation, and a buried potato, employed with the hope that the wart would disappear as well.
‘Flamenco Dancing’ Molecule Could Lead to Better Protecting Sunscreen
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A molecule that protects plants from overexposure to harmful sunlight thanks to its flamenco-style twist could form the basis for a new longer-lasting sunscreen, chemists at the University of Warwick have found
Need a Clean Slate? How to Care for Your Skin After Tattoo Removal
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROSEMONT, Ill. — Tattoos used to be considered permanent, but thanks to advances in laser technology, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say today’s lasers can get rid of tattoos more safely and effectively….
Say Goodbye to Blackheads, Hello to Clear Skin
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Astoria, NY, September 6, 2019 – Most people have had acne at some point in their lives. “As many as 50 million people in the U.S. are dealing with acne at this moment,”….
Skin Creams Aren’t What We Thought They Were
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27, 2019 — Anyone who has gone through the stress and discomfort of raw, irritated skin knows the relief that comes with slathering on a creamy lotion.
Researchers Discover How the Sun Damages Our Skin
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York have discovered the mechanism through which ultraviolet radiation, given off by the sun, damages our skin.
Once Considered Rare, An Itchy Dermatologic Skin Disorder Is More Common Than Thought
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Johns Hopkins researchers report that prurigo nodularis (PN), a skin disease characterized by severely itchy, firm bumps on the skin, may be associated with other inflammatory skin disorders as well as systemic and mental health disorders.
No Wedding Crashers! Don’t Let a Big Pimple Ruin Your Big Day
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Roslyn, NY, August 15, 2019 – Let’s check: Fiancé? Party venue? Caterer? A pimple the size of Mount Vesuvius?!
Itchy Scalp? How to Find Head Lice Early
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROSEMONT, Ill. — Head lice affect about six to 12 million children, ages three to 12, each year in the United States.
Check Your Sunscreen’s Expiration Date
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Sunscreens are required by the Food and Drug Administration to remain at their original strengths for at least three years. This means that you can use leftover sunscreen from one year to the next.
Guidelines Published for Caring for HS Skin Disease
(HealthNewsDigestcom) – DETROIT – An international team of dermatology experts including two from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit have published – for the first time in North America – guidelines….
Genetic Testing Motivates Behavior Changes in Families at Risk for Melanoma
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – SALT LAKE CITY — Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, and melanoma is the most severe type of skin cancer.
The Skin Care Myth That Harms People of Color
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Summer’s here and that means it is time to bust one of the biggest sun protection myths out there: that people with darker skin don’t need sunscreen.
Sizzling Southwest Summers Can Cause Pavement Burns in Seconds
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – When temperatures throughout the sizzling Southwestern U.S. climb to over 100 degrees, the pavement can get hot enough to cause second-degree burns on human skin in a matter of seconds.
Can Creams for Younger Looking Skin Reduce Wrinkles or Reverse Skin Damage?
(HealthNewsDigestcom) – Do over-the-counter wrinkle creams really reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles? It depends.
More Than Skin Deep: Understanding the Dangers of Cellulitis
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Queens, NY, July 2019 – When celebrated NFL defensive end J.J. Watt asked for some skin cream to clear up the bumps on his leg, his trainer got him what he really needed:
How to Bathe a Newborn: Tips from Dermatologists
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 9, 2019) — For many parents, bringing home a baby is a happy and exciting time. However, it can also be daunting — especially the thought of bathing this tiny, fragile human.