A birthmark is a congenital abnormality that appears on the skin. It is either present at birth or develops within a few weeks after being born. It is often the result of an overgrowth of blood vessels or pigmentation. While most are harmless and disappear eventually without treatment, some birthmarks need treatment for medical or […]
Children’s Skin Center
Eczema: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition where patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, red, cracked, and rough. Blisters may sometimes occur. It’s common in children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare periodically. It may be accompanied by asthma or hay fever. No cure has been […]
Treatments For A Skin Rash
Sometimes, your skin gets red and itchy, irritating you and making it hard for you not to scratch it. However, scratching makes it worse and leads to scarring. This itchy and red part of your skin is a rash. You can wait for it to pass and suffer from irritation, or you can consult with […]
Sunscreen 101: Prevention of Skin Cancer
Our serves as a line of defense and protects us from a lot of germs, bacteria, and dangers. Unfortunately, if it is not protected, our skin can develop conditions such as skin cancer. There are a lot of things you can do to protect your skin from skin cancer. Let’s look at some changes you […]
Sunburns
Ever had red, inflamed, and painful skin after a day at the beach? If so, then like most Americans, you already know what it feels like to have a sunburn. In many cases, sunburns are mild skin conditions that are more of an annoyance than a real threat. However, intense and repeated sunburns can cause […]
