Dermatology Physicians of CT Blog

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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Hints for the Summer

I just got back from a family trip to Aruba. If you haven’t been, the beaches are as beautiful as you’d imagine, with clear turquoise water, majestic palms, and powdery white sand that reflects the hot sun above. Which brings me to the less beautiful part: I can’t tell you how many people I saw on those beaches with lobster-red skin.

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10 Things That Can Cause Dry Skin

Having dry skin is never a pleasurable experience. In this infographic, ten common things that can cause dry skin are explored. Additionally some tips on how to avoid getting dry skin are included.

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Questions & Answers: Newborns and their Skin

How many days a week should I bathe my baby? Bath times can vary depending on your newborn’s skin type. Ideally, you should bathe your child every other day with one of the recommended cleansers/shampoos referenced in Best Drugstore Baby Skin Care Products. What are the best remedies for eczema or atopic skin? What are […]

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Best Drugstore Baby Skin Care Products

FROM SOAP TO SHAMPOO, THE GENTLEST PRODUCTS FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE There are a great range of skin care products you can buy at your local drugstore or pharmacy without spending a ton of money. There isn’t a major difference between buying brands that cost more money. Most of my patients do well with the less […]

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Know Your Skin

In the following infographic, learn how to recognize the difference between freckles, age spots, moles and melanoma. Additionally information is provided regarding “what is a nevus” and the deadly skin cancer, melanoma.

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Going Beneath The Surface: All About Dry Skin

Dry skin is one of the many skin conditions that affects millions of Americans at some point in their lives. The symptoms of dry skin including scaling, itching, and cracking can appear throughout the body but can be prevented if the correct measures are taken to deal dry skin issues.

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