Please help identify rash on arm
Good Afternoon, All! I have a rash on my arm that is starting to concern me. It has come and gone over the last 9 months or so. When it is gone there is a light faded spot on my arm where the rash w ...
Non itchy rash w/ little bumps on my chest! Help!
For a few months now I have had a rash of small white pustules all over my chest. At the top along my collar bones and right in the middle. I originally thought it was acne, but it's more rashy, but i ...
Plant patrol: Poison ivy, oak and sumac
As many of us have found out the hard way, poison oak and poison ivy can cause nasty rashes that can last for up to two weeks. These pernicious plants thrive in summertime; in the Bay Area, poison oak ...
Extra Moist
For some people it can be too overpowering, but for extremely dry skin, especially on the elbows and knees or a rough spot or callous, try a bit of high quality olive oil. Just rub it on as you would ...
Lyme Disease what you need to know.
Hi guys, I haven't done a serious post in awhile and it's about that time of year again, so I figured today's post is going to be informative. Lyme Disease was actually named after the town Lyme, CT. ...
Bug Itch Cream--A Home Recipe
Love the outdoors but hate the pests? Forget expensive drugstore alternatives for combatting itchiness and body rashes. Instead, simply fill a small jar with comfrey leaves, a dark green botanical tha ...
Papaya-Sage Exfoliating Mask: Glowing Skin Right...
Sage stimulates new skin-cell growth and papaya exfoliates dry or sun-damaged skin. Together, they make a stimulating, fragrant mask that's great for refreshing tired or sallow skin. It is gentle enou ...
Juicin' It
For those of you keeping track of my junk food induced skin rash, hereinafter known as “Skin disaster, 2007”, I have also started drinking lots of healthy juices. In Baltimore, there is a place calle ...
Understanding Food Sensitivities
Food sensitivities are a commonly misunderstood topic. What are food sensitivities? Are they the same as food allergies? Can a person develop a sensitivity after eating something for years with no ...