5 Steps to Solve the Complex Eczema Puzzle
It’s winter in Chicago, and due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we’re indoors more than ever. This spells trouble for skin. Outside it’s cold and crisp, while inside radiators and furnaces blow dry heat. We seek hot baths and showers, which further dry out our skin. And then there’s the ever-present worry of the pandemic, which […]
Rare syndrome causes overly flexible joints, fragile skin
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. My doctor said there’s no cure, and that it’s genetic. What can be done to treat this? I have two young children. Should they be tested for it? ANSWER: Although it’s true that there is no cure for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, physical […]
Make Skin Health a Priority
Source: Skin Cancer Foundation There are several steps you can take to take care of your skin. 1. Don’t skimp on sun protection. Proper sun protection is essential year-round since the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are present every day. Skin cancer is mainly a behavioral disease and it is strongly linked to sun exposure — […]
Sun Sense
Dermatologists say chemicals in sunscreen not a risk By Laura Drucker I was walking along the lakefront with a friend this summer when I realized with horror that I had forgotten to apply sunscreen that day. Living in Miami for two years taught me that my skin changes to a hot-dog red rather than a […]
Skin Cancer: A Cautionary Tale
Diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, everything is called into question By David Himmel You wouldn’t have known it by looking at me—and it was barely visible in photos—but back in March, my face was being eaten alive by cancer. I’m not sure how long the cancer had been making a meal of me, or even […]
What Your Body Is Telling You In Your 30s and 40s
By Morgan Lord When we women leave our 20s and enter our 30s and 40s, we finally peak—comfortable in our skin, we exude confidence. But although our minds, like whiskey and leather boots, become better with age, our bodies are working in reverse—bone mass declines, our metabolism slows, and we’re more susceptible to a slew […]
