Latest news with #dermatologists
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
How to know if you smell bad - and what you can do about it: Hygiene experts' tips on everything from the forgotten body parts you MUST clean to the fruit to eat to avoid bad breath
We've all worried at some point: do I smell? With the rise of extreme hygiene routines on TikTok, a surge in sales of wet wipes and all-body deodorants, and the obsession with scented everything, it's easy to feel paranoid about personal odour. So, after yet another heatwave this summer and more expected before the cooler months arrive, what do you need to stay fresh and fragrant when the temperature is rising? Are we over-cleansing or under-scrubbing? Or are household habits the real culprit? We asked dermatologists, dentists and hygiene experts to sniff out the truth.
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
How to take a shower, with tips on soap, oils and exfoliation to avoid damaging your skin
You may be seeing elaborate shower cleansing routines on social media: daily exfoliation, double cleansing, antibacterial soap, loads of scented body scrubs and shower oils. 'I'm kind of appalled by the shower routines,' says Dr Olga Bunimovich, a dermatologist who teaches at the University of Pittsburgh in the US. The multistep processes that have inspired people to spend endless amounts of time lathering up can harm your skin and the environment. Dermatologists say it is mostly unnecessary. Your skin is a barrier ,' says Dr Nicole Negbenebor, a dermatologic surgeon at the University of Iowa Health Care in the US. 'It's one of the biggest barriers you have. It's you in your natural elements. So you want to treat it right, and then sometimes there can be too much of a good thing.' Here is what you need to know about taking a basic shower and recognising when you have gone too far with your routine. The basics of showering
CTV News
5 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Mole Mobile bringing free skin cancer screenings back to Edmonton
The Mole Mobile is back in Edmonton this weekend. The mobile skin cancer screening clinic will set up at West Edmonton Mall, at entrance 50 by the World Waterpark from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to Melanoma Canada, skin cancer is the most common cancer in Canada and getting access to dermatologists can be a challenge. During the Mole Mobile's most recent launch in Alberta, Melanoma Canada said 932 people were screened for cancer at 14 stops around the province. Dermatologists identified 15 possible melanomas, 62 suspected basal cell carcinomas and 33 possible cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas. Two more stops in the capital region are planned for July at Save-on-Foods in St. Albert and Spruce Grove and Edmonton. More information on the Mole Mobile's schedule can be found here.
Medscape
6 days ago
- Health
- Medscape
Fast Five Quiz: Presentation and Diagnosis Plaque Psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of psoriasis. Recognition of symptoms and prompt diagnosis are critical to prevent the progression of joint damage and to improve patients' quality of life and long-term physical function. How much do you know about the presentation and diagnosis of plaque psoriasis? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz. According to a recent analysis, patients with moderate disease most commonly present with more cracked skin, tender skin, and redness or discoloration than those with mild disease at diagnosis. Conversely, scaling and flaking are less common in patients with moderate psoriasis at diagnosis than in those with mild disease. Although both mild and moderate psoriasis can present with other symptoms such as pruritus, burning, and pain/stiffness in joints, the differences in prevalence are not statistically significant or as distinctive. Learn more about physical examination for plaque psoriasis. Guttate psoriasis is normally self-limited, but in some cases, it can progress to chronic plaque psoriasis. Patients with plaque psoriasis have frequently reported worsening of symptoms in the winter and improvement of symptoms with warmer weather; however, symptoms can worsen at any time, depending on the patient. Koebner phenomenon refers to the appearance of new lesions at sites of injury or trauma to the skin. It is believed to occur in up to 75% of patients with psoriasis. Pruritus is a cardinal feature of plaque psoriasis and can occur with any severity of disease. Learn more about the presentation of plaque psoriasis. The physical examination of a patient with plaque psoriasis might reveal symmetrical lesions on the scalp, trunk, buttocks, and limbs as well as the extensor surfaces of the knees, elbows, and genitals. In some cases, plaque psoriasis might present as well-demarcated oval-shaped plaques that can range in size. Widespread erythema covering nearly the entire body with variable amounts of scaling is more likely to be seen with erythrodermic psoriasis, not plaque psoriasis; it is considered a life-threatening emergency, as these patients are at risk for hemodynamic instability. Drop-shaped, salmon-colored papules with fine scale are more characteristic of guttate psoriasis, not plaque psoriasis. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of plaque psoriasis. Psoriatic plaques tend to have a high degree of uniformity with few morphologic differences between the two sides. Fissuring within psoriatic plaques can occur when lesions are present over joint lines or on the palms and soles. They are raised and easily palpable owing to the thickened epidermis, expanded dermal vascular compartment, and infiltrate of neutrophils and lymphocytes that are characteristic of the disease. Further, psoriatic plaques are symmetrically distributed over the body. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of plaque psoriasis. According to a review consisting of patient data, Black individuals with psoriasis reported lower amounts of erythema but higher rates of dyspigmentation and more BSA involvement than White individuals. Moreover, other data have indicated that lasting skin dyspigmentation is also among the most frequent complaints in patients with skin of color, and Black individuals might have thicker plaques that appear grayish or purple. Additionally, scalp psoriasis is more commonly seen in Asian and Black individuals than in Western European individuals, and Asian and Hispanic individuals are also more likely to cite stress as an exacerbating factor than White individuals. Learn more about the nuances of plaque psoriasis presentation.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE This is how often you should really wash your hair... and the answer will shock you: Top hair-loss expert reveals the best way to keep your locks thick and scalp healthy
It's the eternal question every woman wrestles with: exactly how often should I wash my hair? General consensus used to be as little as possible, which might be practical, but does unfortunately mean looking like a bedraggled rodent. Truthfully, appearance is one of the least important elements. The regularity of hair washing has a huge impact on scalp health, and failing to get it right can lead to issues from dandruff to skin infections. Yikes.
