Health

Tips to help your skin thrive this winter

Winter isn't kind to your skin. Dry, cold weather causes dryness, and you might even develop "winter rash"—dry, irritated skin that's red, bumpy, flaky and burns. That's why it's prime time to step up your skincare routine.

Medical research

Investigating the neural mechanisms behind itchy eyes in rodents

Anyone suffering dry skin, eczema, or insect bites will know the unpleasant effects of itchy skin. While the physiological mechanisms behind itching sensations on the skin are well understood, corresponding signals for the ...

Health

Keeping your skin moisturized in cold, dry weather

Dry skin is a common companion during end-of-year festivities, but why is our skin more prone to losing hydration during this time? A dermatologist with Baylor College of Medicine breaks down the causes of dry skin in cold ...

Health

Washing your hands a lot? These 10 creams revive your skin

Between the flu season and the coronavirus outbreak, the best advice to avoid getting sick is to wash your hands well—for a minimum of 20 seconds—and often. But all that soaping up, as well as dry air, can lead to ultra-dry ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Most people don't wash their hands properly

It's something most people do everyday, often without really thinking about it, but how you wash your hands can make a real difference to your health and the well-being of those around you.

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