By Dr. Corey Hartman When your child is dealing with a skin condition or rash, you may not be sure whether you should try to treat it at home or seek the help of a professional. But even though it may be an all too common condition, there’s definitely a point at which they’ll need to see a dermatologist. From molluscum to acne, most parents have many questions. While often turning to their pediatrician for answers, dermatologists deal with these skin conditions on a more regular basis. Molluscum, Acne and Eczema: 3 Common Childhood Skin Conditions If your child is showing signs of molluscum, acne and/or eczema, here’s how I would recommend going forward with treatment: Molluscum Contagiosum: To Treat or Not to Treat If …

By Dr. Corey Hartman During the wintertime, while some people might be able to heal their dry skin with some small changes like steering clear of harsh soaps and upping their moisturizer game, there are just as many who find themselves with dry, bothersome skin that they just can’t cure. If this sounds like you, you may be suffering from an eczema-based skin condition. Take a look below at some of the most common conditions I tend to see during the winter, plus some steps you can take to heal your winter skin fast. The Four Most Common Types of Eczema, Plus How to Cure Each Atopic Dermatitis: The Number One Form of Eczema Eczema is an umbrella term, so when most people say eczema …

Paying attention to your skin during a workout is important but often goes overlooked. Truth is, the gym is a place crawling with moisture and warm, wet places for bacteria to breed. If you don’t take care of your skin immediately after working out, you could be prone to acne, staph infection, and other unwanted skin problems. Here are a few ways you can ensure your skin looks just as good as your body feels after a good exercise session. 1. Take off makeup and tie hair back before working out Makeup + sweat on your face can actually cause breakouts. This is due to excess oil building up in your pores. Your skin breathes naturally, but makeup can block up its ability to do …

Rosacea is a frustrating skin condition that many people deal with every day. For some, it is permanent. For others, it comes and goes. Oftentimes, skin creams and lotions aren’t effective at clearing rosacea, so patients turn to other sources – like intense pulsed light treatment. What Is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatment? Intense pulsed light treatment (also known as IPL) is a medical technology used by doctors to treat various skin problems. With this therapy, many different wavelengths of light penetrate the skin, where they are converted to heat energy. Through the use of filters, this heat energy targets specific chromophores (skin components that are responsible for color), which are then reabsorbed by the body. The process usually significantly reduces the appearance of a …