Eczema is a condition that causes your skin to become irritated and inflamed. It affects approximately 10 to 20 percent of babies and roughly 3 percent of adults. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease, but proper treatment can control it. All types of eczema, whether it be atopic dermatitis, hand eczema or contact dermatitis, can cause redness, itching Continue reading
New year, new you! The new year often comes with resolutions about exercise, weight loss and improving your health. So why not improve your skin as well? If you smoke, then you are cognizant on how it can affect your heart, lungs, and brain functions. Smoking also has a very real effect on your skin’s health and appearance. The effects Continue reading
Dermatology patients and skin care aficionados are always looking for natural approaches to treat their skin ailments and woes. Tea Tree Oil has been reported to offer the skin an array of benefits, from wound care to ring worm treatments, even acne remedies. But what do we truly know about this skin save all? “As with many natural remedies, Tea Continue reading
If you are looking for a natural product to promote healthy skin, you may not need to look any further than your natural food outlet or local chain drugstore. Coconut oil has long been used to moisturize and protect the skin, but never before, has it taken such a prominent place among mainstream cosmetic remedies. Celebrities, as well as organic Continue reading
Recent research in Australia has shown that a type of Vitamin B could significantly reduce the risk of developing new skin cancers. A medical study consisting of close to 400 patients who had been previously diagnosed and treated for non melanoma skin cancers, compared two interventions. One group was given 500 mg of vitamin B3 (also known as nicotinamide) twice Continue reading
Many home remedies found on websites like Pinterest suggest Apple Cider Vinegar can clear up a dull complexion. But can this kitchen staple really offer your skin the rejuvenation that it deserves? What Can Apple Cider Vinegar Do For Your Skin? “Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural approach that has been purported to have a number of skin care benefits,” Continue reading
South by Southwest is exciting, exhilarating, intoxicating and always frantic. Event to event, music, arts and interactive from sun up to way past sun down, skin care is the last thing on anyone’s mind. That’s why Sanova Dermatology wants to give you the MUST HAVE skin survival items to get you through your Austin adventure! 1. Sunscreen “We often underestimate Continue reading
Most of us tend to turn to food during times of emotional stress, and what bigger time for stress than a wedding, being in school, or being a parent? Although we love all of these activities and roles, it is a challenging task for our minds and our skin. That extra stress can cause blemishes, dry patches, acne, and many Continue reading
Light-skinned individuals with fair complexions – light hair and eyes – are most at risk when it comes to skin cancer. Other at-risk individuals include those who typically burn, but don’t tan. People who have a history of significant sun exposure, experienced many sunburns during their childhood, or who live in sunny places or at high altitudes are also at Continue reading
We know that approximately 90% of skin cancers can be attributed to UV and sun exposure. Although skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in humans, by taking the right precautions, the vast majority of these cancers can be prevented. The best way to prevent skin cancer is to protect yourself from the sun. Using sunscreen daily and Continue reading
