How Do You Treat Poison Oak and Poison Ivy? This last month, I had two little boys in my dermatology office, one right after the other, with poison oak. It’s a seasonal ritual around here, and a reminder to be on the lookout for poison oak. Here in temperate Coastal...

Eczema treatment tips from a dermatologist can help improve eczema from different causes. It is important to know that the term 'eczema' is not specific. There are different types of eczema. They are caused by very different things. Even more importantly, the treatment of the different types of eczema often...

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A dermatologist's tips to relieve skin itch are something you really care about when you are vexed by itch. Itch is crazy-making! Until you are trapped inside itchy skin, you underappreciate the torture of itch. The medical term for itch is pruritus and it is clearly uncomfortable and important. One...

What are essential oils and botanicals in skin care? You’ve probably heard a lot of buzz lately about essential oils and botanical based skin care. The popularity of products with botanical and natural ingredients are increasing astronomically. In fact, studies indicate that, “nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United...

Is your dry and swollen eyelid skin caused by allergic contact dermatitis? Allergic contact dermatitis on the eyelid is fairly common. That’s because eyelid skin is thin so it’s particularly sensitive to allergens. In my practice I see many people with this condition, and I also just had a conversation...

Witch hazel in skin care has been used for centuries for good reason. It is an astringent that can shrink pores. It is a gentle skin cleanser and toner that is non-drying when made correctly. It even fights redness and has some antiseptic benefits. Not all witch hazel is the...

Using the right products for hand dermatitis treatment is really important to healing chapped hands and hand eczema. If you have chapped hands, you know how your skin craves the right hand cream. You also know how your skin stings and itches when you use the wrong soap or hot...

Many people want to reduce redness on the face because the skin problem is common and embarrassing; it can be a chronic problem for some and a new surprise for others. Fixing facial redness fast depends on knowing what skin condition is causing it and treating that specific cause. Why...