Por Claudia Shanon

Does Tar Soap Actually Help Treat Psoriasis?

Like most psoriasis treatments, tar soap canâ€™t cure this condition. Thereâ€™s a reason doctors have been prescribing this type of tar for psorias...

Why is My Penis Skin Peeling?

Skin on the penis can be irritated by an allergic reaction to some substance or material. So it can be a real cause for concern if you notice peeli...

Why are There White Spots on My Skin?

While more common on those with light skin and people over 40, sunspots can appear on anyone. However, sunspots themselves do not suggest skin canc...

Soaps and Shampoos for Peeps with Psoriasis

At the end of the day, managing your psoriasis should be easy-peasy with the help of your doctor and a psoriasis-friendly skin care/cleansing routi...

Psoriasis Vs. Herpes: How to Spot The Difference

Know who youâ€™re sleeping with â€” 1 in 8 people between the ages of 14â€“49 have genital herpes. Simply put â€” if youâ€™re sexually active, then...

Yep, You Can Get Eczema on Your Boobs Here's How to Heal Those Tatas

Atopic dermatitis (the most common form of eczema) usually makes the skin red and sometimes bumpy. If you already have general eczema, your chances...

Yoga Ball Chairs and How to Actually Sit on Them

This position looks like a floppy banana sitting on a ball.â€. A small 2006 study found no difference in muscle activation between sitting on a yo...

Sorry, but Youre Never Too Old for Adult Acne

Acne is a chronic skin condition that can flare up well into adulthood. When it came to adult acne, 85 percent of cases were among women and 15 per...

Is Olive Oil Good for Eczema or Should it Stick to Salads?

One study found that olive oil irritates the skin of eczema patients, does nothing to repair damage, and increases redness. While applying a few dr...

Heres The Deal with Hyperpigmentation from Acne and 12 Ways to Treat It

Melanin overproduction often occurs after the skin has been inflamed, which is why acne really sets off hyperpigmentation. Since everyoneâ€™s skin ...

Pull Up a Chair: Here's How to Do Chair Pull-Ups

The upper- body muscles consist of two main groups: your pushing muscles (pecs, triceps, and shoulders) and your pulling muscles (traps, lats, fore...

Asking for a Friend: Does Sparkling Water Hydrate You?

If LaCroix or Perrier is basically your blood type, youâ€™ve probably been wondering if sparkling water hydrates you like plain old water. In 2016,...