5 Reasons Your Eczema Treatment Isn’t Working and What to Try Instead
It can be extremely frustrating when you diligently apply your eczema cream every day and still deal with itchy, inflamed patches. There are usually a handful of common reasons eczema treatment stalls out. Keep reading to learn five possible culprits behind your stubborn eczema, along with what to try instead.
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Can You Speed Up Healing After Mohs?
Jennifer Strunck, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at Golden State Dermatology, explains why consistent wound care matters so much.
“Patients are often surprised to learn that keeping a wound slightly moist actually helps it heal faster and with a better cosmetic outcome than letting it air out and scab over. Scabs can actually slow down the migration of new skin cells across the wound bed. We give very specific instructions for a reason, and following them closely in those first one to two weeks can make a noticeable difference in the final result.”
Katie Given, MD, PhD, a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at Golden State Dermatology, cautions against reaching for unproven remedies.
“Patients often ask about home remedies they’ve seen online, like vitamin E oil or various essential oils, but the evidence behind many of these is thin at best. Some can even irritate healing skin or trigger an allergic reaction. I always recommend sticking to what your provider has specifically approved rather than experimenting on your own during this sensitive healing window.”
Is Castor Oil Good For Your Skin?
Castor oil has experienced a major comeback in recent years, popping up across social media feeds, beauty blogs, and DIY skincare routines as a low-cost, “all natural” solution for everything from acne to anti-aging. With so much buzz around this old-school ingredient, many patients are wondering whether the hype actually holds up under scrutiny. Keep…
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What Is the Difference Between a Dermatopathologist and a Regular Pathologist
A skin biopsy may feel like the main event, but the real diagnostic work is just beginning. Once your sample leaves the procedure room, it heads to a lab where someone examines it under a microscope to determine exactly what is going on. That someone is a pathologist, but not all pathologists are the same…
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