Sunburn and bug bite prevention take centerstage each summer. We're not here to throw shade at SPF or bug spray, but a lesser-discussed but highly pesky summer skin condition deserves a moment in the ...
Skin conditions and diseases are very common and affect millions of people each year, from acne and rosacea to eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) and psoriasis. Acne, one of the most common skin ...
When temperatures heat up, it’s time for fun in the sun, right? Well, not always. Warm weather brings with it some risks, especially for your health. From a mild case of heat rash to a ...
As Hot August Nights heats up here on campus and across our community next week, it’s important to understand how our bodies respond to high temperatures and when those responses can turn dangerous, ...
I don’t need a thermometer to tell me when the temperature has gone over 90°F. All I need is my left wrist. That’s where I wear my watch, and the instant the air temp pops past 90, I get a rash under ...
Heat stress happens when your body starts having problems regulating internal temperature due to high external temperatures. It may lead to heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
Kevin Miller can get a person to the brink of heat stroke in 30 minutes. In a chamber with a temperature of around 100 degrees, he starts them out on the treadmill, switching off between three minutes ...
Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD A rash under the breast often results from heat, moisture, eczema, allergies, fungal ...