By; Agezi Igboko, FNP-C Acne is a common skin condition that affects people of all ages, gender, and races. It is caused by the clogging of hair follicles with oil and dead skin cells, resulting in pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. Acne can be a source of distress...
How Sugar Can Damage Your Skin: Insiders Tips and Tricks By: Israel Rodriguez, PA-C Did you know that sugar is not only bad for your waistline but also for your skin? High sugar intake can cause inflammation and lead to several skin problems. We often see patients...
Fall and Winter can be challenging for our skin, and eczema flare-ups are common during the cold months due to the long, cold nights and dry air. What is an eczema flare-up? It’s a return of the symptoms of eczema characterized by: Itchy, red skin Inflamed...
We all enjoy a fine glass of wine every once in a while, and that by itself is not a bad thing. It only becomes a problem when we are enjoying too much wine too often. Most people know that alcohol is bad for your liver in high quantities, but it can be bad for other...
You are what you eat isn’t just a saying. “Everything you put into your body can have an impact on both your overall health and your appearance, and the amount of acne you experience is no exception,” notes Donna Vial, a certified physician assistant...
You may have heard the hype about antioxidants, but what are they? Antioxidants are substances that defend our skin (and our bodies!) against damage from molecules called free radicals. Free radicals occur naturally within the body but also develop from exposure to UV...
