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Annie’s personal story
Annie Appleby is the founder of YogaForce LLC, a hip and comfortable line of unisex yoga clothing and accessories. She has patented a Body Alignment Exercise Mat. Appleby is also a corporate lifestyle consultant working in places like Oracle and Google. Her brand has been featured in more than 50
Monica's personal story
Turns out all my years getting sunburned was damaging my skin, but back then all this skin cancer was not known about. I have fair skin, blue eyes, and freckles. ... I was only 27 years old. I really didn't have a support team through this, only my boyfriend. My
Feeling stressed? It can show in your skin, hair, and nails
Board-certified dermatologist provides the latest information on how mind body practices can help skin and hair conditions VANCOUVER, BC. (July 21, 2022) — Stress is a part of life. Whether your stressors are small or large, they can impact both your mental and physical well-being. While we can’t completely remove
Finding the right treatments for genetic hair loss
Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent hereditary hair loss from worsening and regrow hair, says board-certified dermatologist. VANCOUVER, BC. (July 21, 2022) — Hereditary hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia or pattern hair loss, is the most common form of hair loss in both men and women, affecting millions
Pemphigus: Overview
What is pemphigus? ... Pemphigus is a group of rare diseases that causes blisters. There are many different types of pemphigus, including: ... Pemphigus vulgaris ... Pemphigus foliaceus ... Drug-induced pemphigus ... Fogo selvagem ... Paraneoplastic pemphigus ... Regardless of type, the blisters are soft, limp, and break open easily.
Ichthyosis vulgaris: Overview
Ichthyosis is a group of skin diseases that causes extremely dry, thick, and scaly skin. The skin often looks like it has fish scales. ... There are more than 20 different types of ichthyosis. The most common type is ichthyosis vulgaris. About 95% of people who develop ichthyosis get this
Ichthyosis vulgaris: Who gets and causes
Who gets ichthyosis vulgaris? ... To get ichthyosis vulgaris, one of the following must happen. The person can: ... Inherit genes for ichthyosis from one or both parents ... Develop a gene mutation for ichthyosis while in the womb ... Get a disease or take a medicine that can trigger
Pemphigus: Who gets and causes
Who gets pemphigus? ... You’ll find pemphigus in countries around the world and in people of all races. About the same number of men and women get it. ... Pemphigus is found in countries around the world ... Although pemphigus is rare, it develops in people around the world. ...
Ichthyosis vulgaris: Signs and symptoms
This type of ichthyosis often begins in childhood. Most children have normal skin at birth. Between 3 months and 5 years of age is when parents usually notice changes to their child’s skin. Sometimes, these changes begin when the child is younger or older. ... When the changes begin, parents
Ichthyosis vulgaris: Diagnosis and treatment
How do dermatologists diagnose ichthyosis vulgaris? ... A dermatologist can often diagnose ichthyosis vulgaris by looking at a patient’s skin. ... To make this diagnosis, your dermatologist will also ask a few questions. Before your appointment, it can be helpful to make sure you have answers to the following questions:
Eczema treatment: Topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs) for children
When is this medicine prescribed? ... Your child’s dermatologist may prescribe this medicine when corticosteroids stop working, fail to work, or are not a good option for your child. ... Pronounce: cal-see-neur-in Why do dermatologists prescribe TCIs for eczema? ... When applied to eczema, this medicine can reduce the: ...
Dry, scaly, and painful hands could be hand eczema
How to prevent and treat hand rashes ... Hand rashes can be frustrating, especially when the cause of your rash is unknown. To help prevent a hand rash, dermatologists offer these tips. ... Is the skin on your hands dry, thick, and scaly? Do you have deep, painful cracks on
Can anything prevent my child from getting eczema
As the number of children who develop atopic dermatitis (AD) grows, so do the studies looking for a way to prevent it. So far, no one thing guarantees your child won’t develop AD, the most common type of eczema. Making some lifestyle changes, however, may reduce your child’s risk. ...
What is male pattern hair loss, and can it be treated?
The most common cause of hair loss in men, male pattern hair loss can begin early. Sometimes, it starts in your late teens or early twenties. ... Usually, it appears later. By 50 years of age, more than half of white men have a visible sign of male pattern hair
Melasma: Diagnosis and treatment
If you notice uneven color on your face, seeing a dermatologist can help ... Your dermatologist can tell you whether you have melasma or another condition and what may help you see clearer skin. ... How do dermatologists diagnose melasma? ... A dermatologist can often diagnose melasma by looking closely
Contact dermatitis: Treatment
All content solely developed by the American Academy of Dermatology ... The American Academy of Dermatology gratefully acknowledges the support from ... Sanofi and ... Regeneron . ... By gathering the right information and studying it, dermatologists have found causes of contact dermatitis that often surprise their patients. Examples include:
Skin conditions by the numbers
Acne ... Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. (1) ... There are different types of acne (blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, acne cysts or nodules), so a one-size-fits-all approach is not the best way to achieve clearer skin. (2) A
Health and wellness apps dermatologists do and don’t recommend
Question: I found an app that says it can diagnose skin conditions and diseases. Should I trust it? ... Answer: You’ll find several apps like this. None of these apps has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), so you don’t know how accurate or safe they
Can the right diet get rid of acne?
Foods that cause your blood sugar to rise quickly, such as white bread and fries, may worsen acne. ... Do you avoid eating greasy fries and burgers because you believe they’ll cause new pimples? There may be a connection, but probably not for the reason you think. Here’s what the
Mandy’s personal story
I’m not a very limber person. I can’t see what happens on my back on a daily basis. It rarely sees the sun, and I’m often surprised that I have a tattoo back there, and it’s been there for about 13 years. So when my spouse told me a few
Indoor tanning fact sheet
Indoor tanning use ... The global prevalence of indoor tanning in adolescents for 2013-2018 was 6.5%, and 10.4% in adults. (1) ... Though the numbers have been decreasing in recent years, approximately 7.8 million adults in the U.S. still engage in indoor tanning. (2,3) ... Among high school students in
Rosacea: Treatment
Thanks to research breakthroughs, many made by dermatologists, there are numerous rosacea treatments available today ... A board-certified dermatologist can explain which ones may work best for you. ... How do dermatologists diagnose rosacea? ... A dermatologist diagnoses rosacea by examining your skin and eyes. Because signs of rosacea can