Itchy red bumps on your skin can come from a variety of causes. They can be something as simple as a bug bite or something a little more complex, such as psoriasis. They may be annoying, but are they dangerous? And what can you do about them? What is causing my itchy red bumps? There […]
If you suffer with eczema, you know all about the itchy, red, irritated skin, and you may even know what triggers an outbreak for you, such as stress or a certain brand of soap. Unfortunately, there are some irritants that are harder to control than others, even in your own home. Read on for some […]
Whether you have breast surgery for cosmetic or health reasons, you may be left with unsightly scars – and you may be wondering what you can do about them. Here is some information on the types of scars you might see after breast surgery and how you can care for and minimize them. What kind of surgery […]
It is estimated that two people die of skin cancer every hour, and 20% of Americans will develop skin cancer. It can be very serious – even deadly – which is why it is so important to see a doctor as soon as you notice anything new and strange on your skin. Actinic keratosis is one problem […]
At Skin Care Research, we’re focused on improving both medical and cosmetic dermatology through our FDA-regulated clinical trials. When it comes to sun damage, we conduct trials on actinic keratosis, the pre-cancerous lesions that can turn into skin cancer. We don’t conduct trials on melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, but as skin care […]
Psoriasis is a common skin disease that causes the formation of scales and red patches on the skin. These can be itchy and painful. Psoriasis is a chronic disease that doesn’t have a cure, but at Skin Care Research we conduct clinical research trials into various areas of clinical dermatology, including psoriasis. What is psoriasis? […]
Winter is a welcome respite from the summer heat and humidity of South Florida. But winter, while far from equal to winter in the north, can present a variety of skin issues for people everywhere. In this first blog of 2022, let’s address a few of these winter skin problems. Flare-ups of existing skin problems […]
At Skin Care Research, our professional team of skin care experts offers a wide range of FDA-regulated clinical trials in both medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology. Patients often ask what’s the benefit for them in participating in these trials. Let’s get into that in this pre-holiday blog. What is a clinical trial? In a clinical […]
November is National Healthy Skin Month, and what better time to learn more about the largest organ of your body! We often don’t think much about our skin, but we should. In fact, daily care and attention is vital to maintaining healthy, beautiful skin and reducing the risk of concerns such as skin cancer. The […]
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes the formation of scales and red patches on the skin. These can be itchy and painful. Psoriasis is a chronic disease that doesn’t have a cure. The goal is to manage symptoms. But you shouldn’t leave plaque psoriasis untreated. At Skin Care Research, we are currently conducting […]
