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Health Topics
Mar 26, 2024
Does your skin feel tight, itchy or dry? You're not alone. Dry skin affects many people and not only can cause discomfort, but also impacts your confidence. The good news is, there are several adjustments you can make to your...
May 31, 2023
The unforgiving Texas sun is rapidly approaching us, bringing with it the threat of the dreaded sunburn. We’ve all been there—the pain, the peeling, the bright red reminder that you didn’t wear enough sunscreen. Prevent sunburn before it’s too late...
Oct 5, 2022
Anti-aging skin products are all the rage these days, and I get it—who doesn’t want healthy, glowing skin when they’re older? Many skin changes don’t really show when we’re younger but become more obvious and persistent with age.While some skin...
Aug 4, 2022
Dry skin can be itchy and unpleasant. If you’ve lathered on the lotion to no avail, you’re probably fed up with dry skin. But there’s good news—you don’t have to feel like an alligator. It turns out there are a...
Jul 1, 2022
If you’re living with psoriasis, I don’t have to tell you what it looks like: red scaly plaques often located on the skin of the elbows, knees and scalp. I also don’t have to tell you how uncomfortable and difficult...
Jun 13, 2022
If your child has eczema, you know the key to managing it is preventing a flare-up. Eczema can be painful and as a parent, you never want to see your child uncomfortable. Here are a few tips from a pediatrician...
Jun 5, 2022
Despite the oppressive triple-digit heat, summer is when many people spend more time outside than usual—summer camping trips, vacations, outdoor sports, beach trips. But the increase in fun in the sun could mean an increase in bug bites and sunburns.Anna...
May 23, 2022
As the temperatures rise and we lighten our layers, it might also be time to revisit your skincare regimen. Sun protection should rise to the top of your priority list as the sun intensifies—no surprise there. But how else should...
May 2, 2022
Is your mascara clumpy or your liquid foundation thickening? Can’t remember what year you bought your half-used lipstick?Your old makeup may cause a breakout or worse—dermatologists warn it could lead to a dangerous infection. Holding on to makeup products past...
Mar 17, 2022
With the arrival of summer, clear skies and warm sun are calling many of us to the great outdoors, or at least to our own backyards. However, whether you are young or young at heart, it’s important to protect your...
Feb 28, 2022
Although it’s called ringworm, it is not a worm at all. It’s a common skin infection caused by a fungus that anyone can get.While there are no worms involved, the effects of ringworm still aren’t pleasant. Spotting it early and...
Jan 31, 2022
Did you know that certain nutrients can delay the effects of aging and protect your skin from sun damage, acne and dryness? There are many other components in the protection of your skin—hydration, an adequate cleansing and conditioning regimen, and...
Oct 10, 2021
Traditional Chinese medicine includes more than just acupuncture. If you follow any health and wellness gurus on Instagram you have likely seen some of the other natural techniques gaining traction here in the US—cupping, Chinese herbal medicine and auricular therapy...
Sep 8, 2021
When you are young, you feel invincible. You feel that no matter what your parents say to you—like advising you to wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun—you know better. Afterall, it is your body and you tell yourself,...
Aug 7, 2021
Are you only halfway through your 30s and already noticing the same small darkened skin spots you remember seeing on your grandmother growing up?Say hello to age spots, also known as sunspots, liver spots and solar lentigines.What are age spots?Age...
May 19, 2021
It’s that time of year again. As temperatures get warmer, you may be tempted to hold off on the sunscreen. You figure a little sun won’t hurt, but then the next thing you know, you’re sunburned. Too much exposure to...
Apr 9, 2021
Eczema, formally known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin disease that often arises in infancy and early childhood but can arise later in life as well. Rachel J. McAndrew, MD, a dermatologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott...
Nov 5, 2019
Dealing with dry, itchy, red patches on your skin? Eczema might be to blame. Eczema is an incredibly common and usually very manageable skin condition. In fact, an estimated 30 percent of people in the U.S. have eczema — so...
Sep 25, 2019
If you’ve shopped for skincare products lately, you’ve probably seen these labels overtaking the shelves: “clean,” “natural,” “organic,” “safe.” These words are compelling — after all, who wants unsafe skincare products? Sitting pretty on the beauty aisles, they can make...
Sep 5, 2019
Have you ever thought about what might be living on your skin? You may have been told to regularly clean your makeup brushes and wondered why. The answer? Bacteria.The nasty truth is that bacteria are everywhere. And the bacteria found...
