Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, most people have become familiar with the most common symptoms of the virus: cough, shortness of breath, fever, fatigue, and sore throat. For many people, once the virus clears, so do their symptoms. But for others — a surprisingly large number — the virus can...
Most people think of acne as a skin problem that appears during the teen years and resolves shortly after you’re in your 20s. But data show plenty of adults still have pimples and pustules. According to one study, 54% of women and about 40% of men over 25 struggle with acne...
There’s no doubt that wearing facemasks can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (and other diseases, too). Unfortunately, for the 16 million Americans with rosacea, mask-wearing comes with an unpleasant side effect: a flare-up of rosacea symptoms. At Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, our medical team helps patients manage their rosacea...
For the 32 million Americans with eczema, winter weather doesn’t just bring snow, ice, and biting winds — it brings intense itching, too. Also called dermatitis, eczema is an inflammatory condition that causes rough, red, and itchy patches of skin — and without proper care, it can increase your risk...
If you’ve been working hard to shed excess inches with a healthy diet and plenty of exercise, good for you! If you’re like most people, you probably have pockets of fat that just won’t go, no matter what you do. If that’s the case, make a New Year’s resolution to...