The Importance of Early Diagnosis of Psoriasis
As a parent or guardian of a child or teen, your life is stressful enough! But when it comes to rash-life symptoms specifically, the stress just seems to pile on. Is it the new detergent? Something I fed them? Or something in the air? All these questions circulate in your mind, as you try to […]
Could my acne be fungal?
Are you struggling with persistent acne, and no matter what you do, it just doesn’t seem to go away? Maybe you have even received a prescription from your general physician and have been waiting for the “magic” to kick in… with little to no luck. The thing about acne is although it seems like a […]
The Dangers of a Sunburn
How to Make Them More Bearable Let’s face it, when it comes to the summer months and the increased time spent outdoors, hiding from the sun isn’t always easy. Yes, you can apply (and reapply) sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and stay out of the sun during peak UV hours… but sometimes it feels like […]
Are Your Acne Scars Permanent?
For some, the battle against acne and blemishes end once their acne is treated. While others are constantly reminded of the blemishes that were once on their skin, by unwanted scarring, that just doesn’t seem to go away! The worst part about acne scars, is that people tend to blame you (the acne patient) for […]
Top Five Tips for Melasma Prevention in the Summer Months
One great thing about summer, besides the warm weather, is getting that sun kissed glow we all desire. Whether you sit in the sun (which you should limit by the way), or are catching some rays on your drive to the ice cream parlor on a hot summer day, the UV rays in summer are […]
The 3 Common Reasons Why Your Eczema Worsens in the Summer Months
It’s a sunny July morning, the birds are chirping, and you’re sipping away at your morning coffee, as you anticipate the continued beautiful weather ahead. A summer filled with gardening, sangria dates, trips to the cottage, and dropping your kids off at soccer practice seems like a dream to you. That is until you remember, […]
Are my skin tags a health concern?
I know how it goes… You’re either exfoliating your body with the new body scrub you received on Mother’s Day, having your daughter apply sunscreen to the areas you can’t reach, or having your partner zip up your little black dress on date night, and “uh-oh”… You, your daughter, or your partner are left to […]
7 Tips To Save Your Baby’s Skin From Eczema
Is it possible that babies have Eczema? Unfortunately yes. Around 18% of children under two develop eczema, and 85% of them develop it before turning one. Eczema is a condition when the skin develops red blisters, patches, and inflammation. Though there is no permanent cure to this miserable skin condition, Dr. Shehla Ebrahim says parents […]
PLEXR PLUS Plasma Technology- A New Age Non-Invasive Cosmetic Skin Treatment
Overview: Cosmetic technologies are constantly evolving to lower the risks of existing modalities and offer better benefits. PLEXR PLUS is an evolutionary handheld cordless device that uses plasma technology to effectively treat various skin problems. Dr Shehla Ebrahim is trained and specialized in using this handheld device to treat a range of skin problems such […]
Three Determining Causes of Hair Loss in Women
As we age, we hear it time and time again that our hair will become thinner, less voluminous, and harder to style, but that isn’t always the case… In fact, despite hair loss being more common as we age, hair loss in women can start at different ages for a variety of reasons. Hair loss […]