Sunlight
Protecting The Skin
How often do you wear gloves when you clean the house, color your hair, or do anything else that involves chemicals? Do you wear sunscreen on a regular basis and keep your skin covered when out in the harsh winter weather?
The skin is a living, breathing organ that is affected by many outside factors. Exposure to chemicals and other irritants can cause dermatitis and irritate and cases already present. If you have patches of dermatitis on any spots on the ... Read More »
Light Therapy
Skin absorbs light and actually goes through a chemical process when exposed to light. You may already realize this, seeing your skin change color when exposed to sunlight for prolonged periods of time. While sunlight itself can be damaging to the skin, there are other forms of light that actually help skin and dermatitis as well.
UVA is mostly used, but UVB and Narrow Band UVB are also used. It's important to understand the differences and to be sure that your ... Read More »