Get the Inside Scoop on the Types of Acne and How to Deal with Them! 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 Continue reading
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 struggling with acne, psoriasis, and wrinkles, and sugar certainly doesn’t help! In this Continue reading
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 reddish-brown or gray patches on your arms, hands, chest, or neck Thickening and cracking Continue reading
…Most people know that alcohol is bad for your liver in high quantities, but it can be bad for other organs as well. One of the most commonly overlooked organs is the only one you can see, and that’s the skin. Too much alcohol can affect your skin in many negative ways. 1. Dryness “There are a few ways that alcohol can lead to drier skin that looks and feels older than it is,” notes Lesley Ott, a certified nurse practitioner at…
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 and skin care expert at Sanova Dermatology in Lafayette, Louisiana. Certain foods tend to be breakout Continue reading
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 radiation, as well as from other environmental stressors. “Damage from free radicals contributes to the aging of Continue reading
In homage to National Health & Nutrition Month, we wanted to discuss how what you eat can benefit your skin health! Omega-3 fatty acids have numerous health benefits, ranging from preventing cardiovascular disease to enriching the overall health of your skin. While our body can make most types of fats that it needs, it is unable to make the essential Continue reading
Every single day, 9,500 Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer. And while smart sun protection habits (e.g. using sunscreen) remain one of the best ways to reduce your skin cancer risks, a healthy diet also plays an important role. “If you want to not only protect your skin from sun damage but also heal your skin at a cellular level Continue reading
What’s the Deal with Vitamin D and Why Are So Many of Us Deficient? Out of the 13 vitamins our body needs to stay healthy and thrive, vitamin D is the trickiest to absorb. While we only need very little, this vitamin is necessary for bone strength. So why is it such a challenge to get the recommended, daily amount? Continue reading
Would you believe it if we told you, you can further protect your skin from sun damage by changing your diet? It’s not a magic bullet, nor will it replace your recommended sunscreen, but antioxidants are a clever way to minimize the impact of sun exposure on your skin. So, what are antioxidants and how do they work? What Are Continue reading
