Rashes

Learn about various skin rashes

Perleche (Angular Cheilitis) | Dry cracked corners of the mouth

Patients will often describe how perleche feels as though the corners of their mouths almost crack as they open their mouths to yawn....

Jellyfish Stings

Jellyfish leave behind stingers called nematocysts or tentacles in the skin. There can be thousands of them. And, no, peeing on a...

Shopping for Sunscreen | What People With Eczema-Prone Skin Should Remember When Buying SPF

Here is an ironic fact: some chemical sunscreen ingredients are actually common causes of photoallergic contact dermatitis. This means...

Itchy Nipples

The skin of the areola is particularly thin and can be sensitive. Read more... Topics How can the dry air contribute to dry, itchy skin...

Body Acne | Is there a difference between facial and body acne?

Believe it or not, most cases of persistent body acne sent to me are actually a form of folliculitis or infected hair follicles. Read...

How to choose a bra with your skin in mind

From a skin health perspective, there are 3 primary considerations in choosing a bra. Read more... Topics What does choosing a bra have...

Vaginal Wipes

Vaginal wipes must take into consideration the complexities of the bio flora to avoid triggering an imbalance that could result in a...

Sensitive Skin

"Sensitive skin" is not a medical diagnosis that we use as dermatologists. Read more... Topics Can you briefly explain what it means to...

Acne... Down there...

Getting breakouts in the groin can be exceedingly uncomfortable. There are a number of triggers for this. Read more... Topics Are...

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious viral disease that is most often seen in preschool-age children. Read more... Topics What...

Granuloma Annulare

Granuloma Annulare is a rash that can develop in the skin and take on a few distinct appearances. Read more... Topics What is Granuloma...

Jewelry Rashes | A true allergy or just an irritation?

There are a few triggers for your skin changes under your watch. Read on... Topics Why do I get a rash under my watch? How is it best to...

Rashes to light | Photosensitivity, Photoallergic, Phototoxicity and Autoimmune

Photosensitive reactions can be either photoallergic or phototoxic... Read on... Topics What is the difference between a photosensitive...

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