Winter can make even “normal” skin feel dry and uncomfortable. One week you’re fine, and the next you’re dealing with tight cheeks, flaky patches around the nose, or hands that feel rough no matter how often you moisturize. If you’ve ever thought, “Why does my skin feel dry in the winter?” you’re not imagining it. Winter changes your environment and
November is National Healthy Skin Month, a reminder from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) that taking care of your skin is an essential part of your overall health. At Valley Skin Institute in Fresno, California, we want to help you protect and renew your skin during the cooler months, when dryness and irritation are most common. Fresno’s Weather and
Common nightmares that everyone experiences at some point include showing up in public settings like work or school absolutely naked or sweating profusely in front of other people. A Fresno dermatologist can discuss treatment options when sweaty palms or feet interfere with daily life. But what can you do if these fears carry over into reality? You can put on
Although over-the-counter (OTC) skin care products are readily available and typically less expensive than their medical grade (aka pharmaceutical grade) counterparts, the mixture of ingredients used in OTC products is usually nonspecific. This generalization is necessary because over-the-counter products are designed to be sold in the mass marketplace. Generalization also means that these OTC products are not created with your
Acne seems to appear when you absolutely do not need another thing on your plate. Stress, diet, cleaning routines, and even sleeping habits will affect whether another pimple shows up. A Fresno dermatologist can treat deeper breakouts early to reduce the risk of permanent acne scars. While acne generally goes away with a few days, even if left untreated, acne
Every year brings the San Joaquin Valley an average of 3550 hours of sun. We love the outdoors, but even in winter, there is a significant risk for skin cancer. In this month’s article, Dr. Leslie Storey, of Valley Skin Institute, shares 5 essentials to preventing sun-related skin cancers. 1. Use sunscreen all year round. Many of us instinctively
Dr. Leslie Storey at Valley Skin Institute has some advice for all her patients flocking to the gym to keep their New Year’s resolutions to get in shape: While you are working out to lose weight and look good, don’t forget to take precautions to prevent skin infection at the gym. Germs thrive at the gym. If a skin infection
November is National Healthy Skin Month, so it’s the perfect time to talk about skincare. Unfortunately, November is also when the weather turns cold, causing many people to experience challenges. Considering the skin is the body’s largest organ, it’s essential to take care of it. Below are some tips to help you care for your skin properly this fall/winter: A
Editors notes: Dr. Storey recently read this story and wanted to share it with her patients. It was orginally posted on WebMD. This story was updated on Oct. 16, 2018 to reflect that some people with insurance may still face out-of-pocket costs. Feb. 12, 2018 — In October 2017, the FDA approved a new shingles vaccine, called Shingrix. This January,
It can happen fast. One minute the kids are all playing peacefully outside on a warm, spring day. The next minute a piercing scream reveals that one them has been stung by a bee. To help alleviate the panic, it’s important to know what to do – and not do – to treat a bee sting. If swelling, rash, or