Picture this: it’s a chilly night, and you’re snuggled up with a warm blanket and a hot water bottle pressed against your skin. It feels good, but there’s a downside — that cozy habit could be harming your skin. Toasted skin syndrome, also called erythema ab igne (EAI) — Latin for “redness by fire”1 —… Read More: Heating Pads and Blankets Linked to ‘Toasted Skin Syndrome’ »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published July 13, 2017. Spending time outdoors can significantly lift your mood, so it’s no surprise that outdoors activities such as gardening and nature hikes1 have been found to be good therapy. In one survey,2 80% of gardeners reported being “happy” and satisfied with their… Read More: Most Americans Suffer From Nature Deficiency Syndrome »
Often, the skin can be a window to what is occurring inside your body. For women with polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, this this may mean acne, hair loss, excessive facial or body hair growth, dark patches on the skin, or any combination of these issues. What is PCOS? Skin and hair issues can be… Read More: Polycystic ovary syndrome and the skin »
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