Dermatology Physicians of CT Blog

How Do Celebrities Stay Looking Young

The following infographic from Skincare by Alana takes a look at how some celebrities maintain their youthful looks. Sure celebrities may have professionals to ensure they look their best but you can look just as good and maybe even better.

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Sugar – The Secret Enemy to Beautiful Skin

Here is an infographic that explores the damaging effects of sugar on skin aging. It takes a look at the sugar content of some of products we use every day as well as the impact these could be having on your skin.

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Happy Holidays To Our Patients

As we get ready to celebrate the winter holiday season, we would like to offer a special holiday promotion. Beginning on December 1st and lasting through New Years Eve Day, we will offer our full line of cosmetic services and products at a 20% discount.

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Things That Can Affect the Skin

Apart from any inherited factors that may determine what type of skin you have, there are many factors that affect the way your skin looks and feels. In the infographic below learn what some of these factors are and how they affect the skin.

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50 Incredible Facts About Your Skin

Here is a easy-to-read infographic by the folks at Beauty Flash that includes 50 incredible facts about the skin you are in. For example, did you know that skin is the largest organ in your body and that the average skin, when stretched out, is over 2 square meters? These and other interesting facts below.

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All You Need to Know About Dermatillomania

Dermatillomania is a compulsive, often detrimental habit characterized by the repeated urge to pick at one’s own skin. This is often done to the extent of causing tissue damage and scarring. It is estimated that 1.4 to 5.4 percent of the general population is afflicted with this condition, with women making up the majority at 86 percent. While the onset of this skin disorder can vary, the condition typically peaks in adolescents between the ages of 11-13 years old.

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Everything You Need To Know About Eczema

Eczema is chronic skin inflammation that appears in various forms of skin swelling, redness,  itching and dryness, flaking, crusting, blistering, oozing, and bleeding. Here is an infographic, created by the folks at Health101.net, that points out some important facts to about this irritating skin condition. [Click image for full size version] Save

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Skin Cancer on the Rise

Skin cancer is on the rise in United States. That is why is is ever so important to be educated about this deadly disease. It is the most common form of cancer and of all cancers in the U.S., 50% are skin cancer.

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Shining Light On Skin Cancer

It’s a well publicized fact that getting too much sun could cause skin cancer. But do you really understand the truth about skin cancer? This infographic from the folks at ReuseThisBag.com provides information about skin cancer and the effects of sun exposure – both good and bad.

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