Dec. 6, 2022 – They’ve been around for a while and show no signs of going away: Videos on TikTok of people, often teens, slathering their face with petroleum jelly and claiming that it’s transformed their skin, cured their acne, or given them an amazing “glow up.” Videos on the popular social media platform mentioning … Read more
If you’ve just been diagnosed with psoriasis, you may have a few questions about it. Here are answers to some of the more common ones people ask. What’s the difference between psoriasis and eczema? To an untrained eye, these conditions may seem alike. But while they’re both skin diseases, they’re not the same. In fact, … Read more
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For the millions of people who live with vitiligo, a disease that robs the skin of its natural color, a newly approved cream called ruxolitinib (Opzelura) is quickly becoming a game changer. The US Food and Drug Administration approved ruxolitinib for vitiligo in … Read more
Our skin performs many roles. It helps manage body temperature, keeps out bacteria and other bugs, and is key to our sense of touch. Skin unites us all in these common functions, but our skin also varies in ways that show up cosmetically. Your skin tone can affect how soon you’ll develop wrinkles and sunspots. … Read more