By Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBEPsoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects about 125 million people worldwide. Its notoriously thick, red, and scaly lesions can be debilitating and irritating, leading to both physical and psychological effects. Psoriasis is characterized by an accelerated division of skin cells paired with painful inflammation. S...

... a fleshy patch of salmon-colored skin in front of your right ear that herald the return of the psoriasis you have worked so hard to get rid of. Then again, you might find a crop of acne pustules that has burst forth over the center of your forehead ...

These include acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, vitiligo, hives, and alopecia among several others. These are all clinically vascular and/or inflammatory conditions, and they can be exacerbated by either short-term or long-term life stressors.During ...

F. However, dryness, irritation, acne, dullness, loss of elasticity, and conditions like eczema and psoriasis can be by-products of our environment as well. The beauty and wellbeing of our skin depends on protecting ourselves and avoiding common ...

UV exposure, leading to younger, healthier-looking skin. It is most commonly used to treat acne, psoriasis, wrinkles, melasma, and performs with pretty impressive results. Dr. Tanghetti says that one of the most exciting effects of consistently ...

Dr. Rullan’s areas of special interests and training include the treatment of Acne and Psoriasis, Chemical Peels for Acne Scars, Skin Rejuvenation and Pigmentation. He is an author in chapters on Chemical Peels in 5 medical textbooks and has ...

Especially for those of you who already suffer from a chronic skin condition, such as rosacea, psoriasis, or even acne, wintertime will be all the more damaging. The extreme temperatures and sudden changes when you walk out from a central-heated ...

They are not recommended for individuals with skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema, cuts, sunburns or infections, and/or those who are nursing or pregnant. Some common side effect include scarring, darkened skin (especially for women on birth ...

... chemical peels are not recommended for those with skin infections, active skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and rosacea, active cold sores, sunburns, those who are nursing or pregnant, or those currently taking or have taken Accutane within ...

... air pollutants are also causing an increase in allergic skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne.We've known for a while; the sun is the biggest contributor to the aging process. In fact, research shows 80 to 90 percent of ...

His areas of special interests and training include the treatment of acne and psoriasis; chemical peels for acne scars, skin rejuvenation, and pigmentation.Dr. Zachary: You've had so much experience with chemical peels, what would you tell the ...