Nail fungus is where fungus grows into the toenails, and occasionally, the fingernails. The nail(s) will get thick and yellow, and sometimes the nail splits at the far end. It usually happens in people with athlete’s foot (damp, peeling skin between the toes, and dry skin on the bottom and sides of the feet).
Read MoreAthlete’s foot is a rash caused by fungus. It is usually itchy. There’s damp, peeling skin between the toes, sometimes dry patches on the bottom and sides of the feet. Splits between the toes are called fissures and are very painful. A combination of over-the-counter treatment options usually works.
Read MorePseudofolliculitis (a.k.a. razor bumps or shaving bumps) is red bumps that occur after shaving, waxing, or plucking hairs. It is more common in skin of color when hair is naturally curly. When curly hair is shaved close to the skin, the hair curves back into the skin, irritates it, and causes red bumps similar to ingrown hairs to heal with scars or dark marks. Learn more at MSESK.com.
Folliculitis is red bumps and pimples that can occur after shaving. Common areas include the scalp, neck, chest, back, and inner thighs. Folliculitis looks a bit like acne, and it usually improves with similar treatments.
Read MoreDiaper rash (or diaper dermatitis) is common in babies and older adults. Urine and stool are not meant to be on the skin, and they irritate the skin and cause a rash. Barrier creams are an essential tool for preventing and minimizing flares of diaper rash.
Read MoreCradle cap is common and frustrating to parents, causing visible flakes and yellow thickened skin on the scalp. But using the right medicated dandruff shampoos can fix it, if you know how to use them.
Read MoreEczema from lip licking is very common, especially in kids. We instinctively want to wet them by licking them, but your saliva (spit) is not your friend on the skin. It can dry out the lips and make the skin around the lips red and flaky. Fix it with some over-the-counter products and a bit of willpower.
Read MoreBleach baths are very helpful for eczema (atopic dermatitis) and itchiness, but also help to heal cuts, sores, open wounds, or superficial skin infections. Just make sure to moisturize after!
Read MorePerleche is the name for cracks and redness at the corners of the mouth - it is painful, but often easy to treat with over-the-counter products, if you know what to use.
Read MoreLarge pores are common after puberty, especially on the mid-face. When they become clogged, they turn into blackheads. The best way to shrink large pores and treat blackheads is with retinoids, and some work better than others.
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