Allergies are never fun. They can be inconvenient or painful, and oftentimes, they can prohibit you from enjoying some of the most simple pleasures in life — think petting dogs or eating chocolate chip cookies. Luckily, we have progressed (somewhat) as a society to find some workarounds for many of them. If you’re allergic to a … Read more
And while it may be tempting, do not try to move it along by peeling your skin manually. “[Peeling your skin] can you set up for a poor or prolonged healing, increased irritation and inflammation and even possible infection,” Miami-based board-certified dermatologist Loretta Ciraldo, MD, has told Allure regarding treating a sunburn, adding that sometimes … Read more
“When you get a sunburn, UV light causes inflammation in the skin similar to what you might get from a thermal burn from the oven,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and the director of cosmetic and clinical dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. “That’s why it’s important to hydrate the … Read more
By now, we’re all (hopefully) aware of the dangers of a bad sunburn — forgetting your sunscreen can lead to redness and blisters, cellular damage that causes early signs of aging, and of course, a heightened risk of skin cancer. It can also lead to sun poisoning. But what exactly is sun poisoning? You’ve probably … Read more