There is a bewildering array of skin care products out there for babies. Most of them are junk, some are actually bad for the skin, and many are overpriced. Like any parents, I’m picky about what I put on my kids. But as a Dermatologist, I’m really picky about what goes on their skin.
Eyelid Dermatitis is a condition that causes red, dry and itchy eyelids. More often than not it is seborrheic dermatitis, or dandruff which likes to affect the scalp, but also likes the eyelids, eyebrows, and creases on the face. But another possibility is a developed an allergy to something you are coming into contact with. Most contact allergies come from continuous or repetitive exposure to the same thing for long periods of time. The longer you have been using something, the more likely allergy is to develop. Using chamber patch testing and a proper dermatology diagnosis, patients can be equipped to improve their condition
Patch testing is a specialized type of testing to determine if itching or rash is coming from something that a patient is coming into contact with. We are happy to be one of the few dermatology clinics providing this useful test.
Cold, damp conditions can bring on a painful condition in the hands and feet called pernio.
Its possible to toast your skin good and brown with car seat heaters. This isn’t common, but the cold weather this morning reminded me of this.
