Skin Conditions


3 Beauty Secrets for Dry Skin

Sunday, December 26th, 2010

Dry skin happens when your skin isn’t able to properly retain moisture and the production of sebum is low. Unfortunately, dealing with this problem is downright annoying, and the products you use can dry your skin out even more. But just like other skin problems, the products you use on a daily basis can heal [...]

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Eczema Treatment with Hydrocortisone or Natural Shea Butter

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Hydrocortisone is sometimes recommended as an eczema treatment.  It is a weak steroid that can be purchased over the counter.  Although steroids do not cure the condition, they do reduce the inflammation pretty quickly. The only problem is that our body’s build up a tolerance to steroids over time.  So they can stop working just [...]

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Acne Rosacea, Acne Vulgaris and Seborrheic Dermatitis

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis can easily be confused.  In a few cases, all three conditions exist in the same patient. Acne vulgaris is the medical term for outbreaks of pimples, pustules, bumps and blemishes.  It is very common during a person’s teenage years, but rarely persists into adulthood. Rosacea in adults is often mistaken [...]

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