by MASA | Jul 16, 2018 | Patient Resources, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on a person’s skin and essentially speeds up the skin’s life cycle. It can appear anywhere on the body, but usually affects skin located on the elbows, knees, and/or scalp. Psoriasis...
by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Patient Resources, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
Seborrheic dermatitis occurs where there are a great number of oil-producing glands, such as the upper back, nose, and scalp. While anyone can develop this noninfectious condition at any age, it most commonly affects adults between the ages of thirty and sixty,...
by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Patient Resources, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
With more than 30 million Americans having it, atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema for both children and adults. The inflammation often appears as a red, itchy rash typically on the cheeks, arms and legs. Atopic dermatitis is more likely to...
by MASA | Jun 20, 2018 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
Also known as gravitational dermatitis, venous eczema, and venous stasis dermatitis, stasis dermatitis occurs when there is an issue with the circulation in one’s veins, typically in the lower legs. Pressure builds up as the blood tries to flow upward through the body...
by MASA | Jun 20, 2018 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
Is there anything I can do to prevent getting emphysema? While there is no for sure way to ensure prevention, some lifestyle choices may help to alleviate the risk, such as avoiding respiratory irritants (like smoking), exercising, vaccinating yourself when...
by MASA | Jun 19, 2018 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
Eczema is the name for a group of common, noninfectious conditions that typically cause the skin to become red, itchy, and inflamed. While the exact cause of eczema is unknown, more than thirty million Americans have some kind of this condition. There...
