Winterizing Your Skin
Once autumn arrives, Michael Panella can be found spending a lot of time outdoors. He loves taking on home projects that allow him to work in his back yard. But, the dropping temperature causes Michael’s rosacea, a flushing and redness of the skin, to flare up. “My cheeks, the bridge of my nose, it’s exacerbated tremendously by the cold,” says Michael.
Skin conditions like rosacea, acne and dry skin generally worsen in the winter months. “The cold weather takes its toll on the skin; the second- forced hot air and the low humidity that causes indoor creates a big problem for the skin; and the third – are winds, winds are very, very traumatic for the skin,” explains Dr. Mitchell Chasin, Director of the Reflection Center for Skin and Body.
Dermatologist, Dr. Mitchell Chasin says winterizing your skin in preparation for the cooler months ahead can make all the difference. “In the summer or in the fall time before their skin has become dry, before it’s become red and flaky; it’s much easier to prevent the skin from getting dry than to treat it once it has,” reports Dr. Chasin.
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Psoriasis Treatment
There is a promising treatment for patients suffering from psoriasis.
Around 2% of the population suffers from psoriasis. About a third of the cases are considered moderate to severe. And, until now, treatment options have been limited, especially for those with cases that are more than just mild.
“It’s itchy and flaky and when you wake up in the morning there are all flakes of skin that is in the bed and everything and it is difficult to live with.” Glen Weissman has had severe psoriasis for twenty years. From taking PUVA, baths and using ultra violet light and doing different IV injections, therapies and different pills, you name I’ve done it and nothing worked
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SUMMER SAFETY
Your backyard pool may be your slice of summer heaven, and long hours at the beach may be your favorite way to spend your summer days. But everyone must take summer safety seriously. It could be the difference between life and death.
"Long exposure to sun can increase the rate of skin cancer about fourfold," says Dr. Marc Siegel, NYU Medical Center. More than one million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, you should apply sunscreen every day if you plan on being in the sun more than 20 minutes. Sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or higher is recommended.
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TOXIC SOAP
Some would call Roseanne Hamm a germ-a-phobe.
“I use liquid anti-bacterial soap in the bathroom and in the kitchen I use dish detergent that is also anti-bacterial. I’ve even used the wipes when I’m traveling, the anti-bacterial wipes and at my desk at work,” says Roseanne.
Like Roseanne, millions of consumers are hooked on anti-bacterial products. But, researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered that the use of anti-bacterial soaps may be directly exposing people to significant quantities of chloroform, which is classified by the environmental protection agency as a probable human carcinogen.
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ECZEMA AND ASTHMA CONNECTION
As a parent, Eric Short says he’d do anything to stop his son Gage’s asthma attacks. “I wish we could do something to prevent the frightening feeling, but you’re completely helpless. I’m looking at him and he can’t breathe, his lips are turning blue. Sometimes we have to rush him to the emergency room,” says Eric.
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