A 36-year-old executive working for a tech company in Silicon Valley shared with us a story about dealing with his skin issues.
Men’s skincare: 3 tips for a healthy outer layer
Women’s skin gets much of the attention for medical and care purposes, and women tend to be more aware of epidermal wellness. But men also face challenges to healthy skin, from maladies and damage to normal wear and aging. Three of the top antagonists to...
Stop the Searching | Doctor Google
Now more than ever we rely on Google to provide us with answers to everyday questions. In a survey done by the Pew Research Center one third of Americans say that they have gone online to investigate what medical condition either themselves or someone they know might...
5 Psychodermatoses: Mental Health and Your Skin
Written By: Dennis A Porto MD, @daporteaux Mental health is an oft-overlooked contributing factor to many skin conditions. Skin conditions (like uncontrolled psoriasis, for example) can of course contribute to things like depression. However, this is a two way street...
Stress: Your Skin Is a Window to Your Mental Health
Ever wondered why you end up with a huge pimple on the day of an important event? Or why your eczema gets worse around the holidays? Dermatologists now understand how stress and the nervous system influence the skin. Physiologically, stress causes inflammation in the...
