No matter what they're called—acrochordons, cutaneous tags, or soft fibromas—having skin tags can be a major annoyance for many people. These fleshy growths can show up just about anywhere and grow up to a half-inch in length. If you're stuck with one or more of these growths, then you'll want to read up on the following information about them. What Causes Skin Tags? No one really knows what causes skin tags to form. [Read More]

Rosacea is a complicated ailment. While the medicated face washes and lotions your dermatologist prescribes should keep your symptoms at bay, you're still likely to suffer from some lingering redness, dryness, and blemishes. Including certain foods and supplements in your diet may help further lessen these symptoms. Berries Berries, including blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, are all rich in ingredients that work as vasoconstrictors. What this means is that they constrict your blood vessels, which can help reduce some of the facial redness that comes with rosacea. [Read More]

If you have a teenage child that has been told by a dermatologist or their primary-care doctor that they have a mole that needs to be removed, your child may be understandably nervous and concerned. However, if you have also never gone through the mole-removal process yourself, you may not know what to say or do to make the process easier for your child. In order to be sure that you are helping your child as much as you can with this dermatological procedure, get to know a few simple steps to take. [Read More]

Cancer is one of the more feared diseases known to man, and skin cancer is especially worrisome for most people; 1 in 5 Americans will contract it in their lifetime, and a whole subset of the health and wellness industry is devoted to checking moles, developing better sunscreens, and studying the link between skin cancer and UV radiation. But science marches on as the years go by and new treatments for all conditions – including skin cancer – become available. [Read More]