For those with allergic contact dermatitis to propylene glycol, an avoidance diet may help. This includes avoidance of many processed foods.

We've all heard the advertisements. "This product fights the 7 visible signs of skin aging!" When researchers (and marketing...

The antioxidant lycopene, found in tomatoes, can help limit the skin-damaging effects of UV radiation. We're all exposed to a certain...

A healthy gut microbiome helps train the immune system and helps the skin barrier function better. Prebiotic and probiotic foods will help.

Occupational allergic contact dermatitis can occur in many different jobs.This type of allergic reaction can be triggered by different equip

Why do my patients keep asking about apple cider vinegar? Why do so many young people drink kombucha? One reason is probiotics. It seems...

Avoiding certain foods may improve rosacea, such as hot beverages,alcohol,spicy foods,and cinnamaldehyde foods (tomatoes, citrus,chocolate).

Psoriasis can be a very frustrating skin disease. It's a chronic disease, and even the best therapies don't always clear the skin. It's...

Melanoma is one of the most dangerous types of skin cancer. If detected early, melanoma has almost a 100% cure rate. BUT, if melanoma...

Vacations are always hotly anticipated. And while returning from vacation can be hard, it's even harder when you pick up a side effect...

I was speaking to one of my friends who had been plagued with chapped lips all winter long. She was miserable, because the chapped lips...

Even in Houston, many of my patients experience winter hands. They're fine in the summer, but when winter arrives it's a different...

Foods with refined carbohydrates and added sugars can lead to rapid rises in blood sugar, which may worsen acne in some people Can...

While spices are prized for their wonderful flavors, many ancient cultures also used spices for their health-promoting properties. ...

The rash of shingles, which usually blisters, can be intensely painful. Are you over the age of 60? Or are your parents? Then you need to...

As we age, our skin changes. That's a simple, basic concept. The details of how our skin changes, on the other hand, are far more...

I call it the Monday morning beauty hangover. And it's the last thing you'd expect. You head into the beauty salon on Saturday for a...

Eczema can be an incredibly frustrating and challenging skin condition. There's no cure. The treatments have potential side effects....

This is what can happen to skin that's left to air dry: dry, cracked surfaces. As the temperature drops outside, and the heat comes on...

Studies have shown that elevated blood glucose levels may be linked to an older appearance. We've made so many advances in dermatology,...