Another issue with scrubs: “It’s hard to control the degree of exfoliation and most people end up using too much or scrubbing with too much force,”...
Tons of things can mess with your ability to get a good night’s rest (hello, endless TikTok scrolling). While sleep hygiene issues can sometimes be solved...
Kerry Washington has lived with eczema since she was a child. “I’ve struggled with sensitive, dry skin since before I can remember,” she recently told Yahoo!...
I started, taken aback. What did my emotions have to do with my eczema? “What do you mean?” I asked. She didn’t speak right away, but...
A strong doctor-patient relationship can make all the difference when skin concerns pop up. If you feel comfortable with your dermatologist, you’re more likely to be honest...
Persistent skin conditions—eczema, acne, and psoriasis come to mind—are frustrating enough on their own, so if your attempts to get help aren’t getting you anywhere, the situation becomes...
As noted above, stress can exacerbate eczema symptoms for some people, resulting in a not-so-fun cycle. According to the National Eczema Association, tense feelings spark the fight-or-flight response,...
Research suggests that the biggest culprits are synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon, which are usually made with cheap dyes that can bleed off. Cotton blends...
If you regularly read skin care stories, you’ve probably come across the often-touted advice to patch test new products before trying them. (It’s certainly a suggestion SELF...
If you put 10 people in a room, chances are, one of them has some form of eczema. If that person is you, you probably know that...