Skin

Dealing with itchy, red, and dry skin can be a frustrating experience, especially if you’re unsure whether it’s eczema or psoriasis. Although they may exhibit similar symptoms, eczema and psoriasis are distinct skin conditions with unique characteristics and treatment approaches. In this article, we will comprehensively compare psoriasis and eczema, exploring their causes, symptoms, diagnosis,...

Medical conditions impact everyone differently. Genetics, biology, and many other factors all come together to determine how a body will deal with a condition and, as a result, how serious the condition will be. Because of this, skin conditions are found at different incidence rates in different groups of people. This means the skin conditions...

Is it possible to increase the amount of melanin in your skin? The short answer is yes, and the methods are simple. But why would you want more melanin? Science shows that the benefits of melanin in the skin are significant. This blog will discuss what melanin is, why you might need more of it,...

Eczema is an extremely common skin issue that causes an itchy, irritated rash to form. The root cause of eczema is a mystery, but several treatments target lowering your immune response. This is the same treatment type you see used to help with other autoimmune diseases, including psoriasis or lupus.  There are close links between...

Lupus can potentially create serious and lifelong problems. It can damage organs and lead to skin discoloration or permanent hair loss. These are not problems anyone wants to end up dealing with.  The best way to stop this from happening is to detect lupus early. Early treatment can be provided in these cases, which can...

Many people know what lupus is and have a general idea of what it involves. However, there are multiple different types of lupus. This adds an additional complication when dealing with any case of lupus.  This article will cover four types of lupus. It will also explore how various lupus-related skin conditions fall into their...

No one wants to deal with ringworm or eczema. Both are annoying skin conditions that will require treatment. However, seeking treatment requires knowing if you are dealing with one or the other.  So, how can you tell the difference between ringworm and eczema? What is the most obvious indicator? How do their symptoms vary? Keep...

Most people understand that eczema is an irritating condition that affects your skin. However, many people fail to consider the fact that eczema isn’t just confined to your arms or legs. It can be found anywhere on your skin, including your breasts.  Breast eczema is a specific type of eczema that needs to be understood...

Vitiligo isn’t a condition anyone wants to deal with. However, for those with dark skin, it is far worse. In these cases, vitiligo goes beyond a simple skin condition. It morphs into something seriously harmful.  This article will explore these differences and the harm created. Keep reading to find out more.  Related: Blacks with Eczema...