During the summer, a high school football player will spend a lot of time outside in a mesh jersey. Similarly, a cheerleader will wear a tight-fitting outfit in the same conditions. As these athletes get hot and sweaty, and their clothes cling to their skin, it’s common for them to develop little red bumps that are mistaken for acne.
In many cases, these red bumps are actually folliculitis, an infection or inflammation of the hair follicle. Follic... 
This eye-opening video was one of the top trending videos last week. It shows the shocking damage the sun does to your skin — without you even knowing.
Take a look at the video, and then check out our Sunscreen Guide to ensure you’re protecting your skin properly each day!… Read more... 
It’s time to send the kids back to school. They need new clothes and shoes. Younger students need new school supplies. Older students need to get signed up for the classes they want. But in addition to these more common tasks, the back-to-school season can also involve a few doctors’ appointments – the family physician, the dentist, the orthodontist, the eye doctor, and yes, the dermatologist.
These appointments can’t wait until the last min... 
As you prepare to send your kids back to school, you probably tend to focus on clothes, shoes and a fresh haircut. After all, that’s what the kids care about, right?
However, a major part of back-to-school preparation needs to be sunscreen, especially if your son or daughter participates in outdoor activities like football, soccer, cheerleading and the marching band. These squads typically spend several hours each day in the sweltering Texas sun, ... 