Fungal dermatitis or Intertriginous dermatitis is caused by moisture being trapped in skin folds. A dark warm area along with skin-on-skin friction will harbor fungus, bacteria, and yeast. The symptoms typically include itching, odor, and burning. Commonly affected areas include skin folds on the belly or thighs, under the breasts, armpits, and groin. However, It can happen anywhere where is moisture against the skin with a lack of air circulation. Most people suffer from yeast or candida skin infections in the perineal, buttock, and groin areas. Some symptoms of yeast infection are red, pimple-like bumps, with severe itchiness. How to recognize Fungal Dermatitis? Fungal dermatitis shows up as patches of erythema…

Perineal dermatitis also known as incontinence-associated dermatitis, irritant dermatitis, moisture lesions, and diaper rash is an inflammation of the skin in the perineum (area between the tops of the thighs), perigenital areas, buttocks, gluteal fold, thighs, lower back, lower abdomen, and skin folds (groin, under the large abdominal apron, etc.). Perineal dermatitis can cause changes in the skin barrier including burning, itching, discomfort, pain, vesiculation, or tingling in the affected areas. Pain may be present where the epidermis is intact. How is Perineal Dermatitis recognized and assessed? In individuals with light skin, perineal dermatitis appears as erythema which can range from pink to red. In individuals with darker skin tones, the…

In this post, we will be talking about the best moisturizers for milia-prone skin and how you can find one that should be suitable for you. We choose each moisturizer based on how commonly it was used, tested, and recommended by people with milia-prone skin. All of these moisturizers are gel or water-form, lightweight, non-greasy, and oil-free. Our Pick: 1. Neutrogena Face Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin This is a water-based face moisturizer that is suitable for sensitive skin even for milia-prone skin. It does not make the face look greasy and it absorbs quickly into the skin. Rating Price 10/10 $ Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? Water, Glycerin,…

In this post, it’s going to be about the best moisturizers for lupus skin and how you can choose one that should be suitable for you. We made a list of moisturizers for the face, body, lips, and hands. How did we choose? We choose each moisturizer based on how commonly it was used, tested, and recommended by people with lupus skin. All of these moisturizers are made for dry, sensitive skin. Our Pick: 1. La Roche Posay – Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizing Cream This is a moisturizer that can be used for very dry sensitive skin and has been recommended by people with lupus skin. Rating Price…

Today we will be talking about the best exfoliators for milia and how they should be more effective at removing it than using retinol. Important note Do not use them near the eyes or on the eyelids. They are meant to be used for milia on the cheeks, chin, and nose. Our Pick: 1. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution This is more like a toner and exfoliant that can be used for treating milia and is a product that people with milia-prone skin have recommended. It helps with uneven skin tone, textural irregularities, and dullness. It is also cheap and the pH of this formula is approximately 3.6.…

Today’s post, it’s going to be about the best retinol creams for milia and if any of them would be suitable for you. Important Note: If you currently have milia, then retinol creams can take time to remove them and you will have to be patient. A better option would be to go to a dermatologist and extract them. After extracting the milia, you can then use the Retinol creams to prevent milia and keep them from coming back. If you need stronger retinoids, then tretinoin and adapalene can help. Another thing we’d like to add is these creams shouldn’t be used near the eyes or eyelids. They are meant…

In today’s post, we will be talking about the best creams for ichthyosis (face and body) and we have chosen these creams based on how commonly they were used, tested, and recommended by people with ichthyosis. For the Body: 1. Sebamed – Extreme Dry Skin Repair Lotion 10% Urea This is a lotion/cream that was recommended by people with ichthyosis and helps with the symptoms of very dry skin. It contains urea at a concentration of 10% which helps prevent excessive moisture loss, peel away dead or dry skin, and provides intensive hydration to restore moisture balance. Rating Price 10/10 $ Pros: Cons: Indication It’s used for extremely dry skin…

Now, calendula creams have been known to soothe irritated and inflamed skin along with moisturizing the affected area. This makes it sense to be used for treating radiation-induced dermatitis (rash, redness, irritation, and dryness). The calendula creams down below are ones that can be used during and after your radiation treatment. 1. Lyons Leaf Zinc and Calendula Cream This is the perfect calendula cream to use for radiation treatment and radiation burns as it contains 18% of zinc oxide. Rating Price 10/10 $ Pros: Cons: How to use it? You can apply it to the skin as required up to 6 times a day. For best results use sparingly and…

In this post, we will be talking about the best creams for radiation treatment. These include face and body creams that can be used during and after radiation treatment and are suitable for all cancer and chemotherapy patients. We choose each cream based on how commonly it was used, tested, and recommended by patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment and who are still using it after their treatment. Body Creams: 1. La Roche Posay – Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizing Cream This is a cream that can be used for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Rating Price 10/10 $ Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? AQUA /…

Normally all creams or moisturizers can help with eczema on black skin, but today we are going to talk about the ones that are commonly used. Our Pick: 1. E45 Itch Relief Cream This is the most common cream that is used for eczema on black skin and is pretty effective. Rating Price 10/10 $ Pros: Cons: None. What ingredients does it contain? Active ingredients: Lauromacrogols 3.0% w/w and Urea 5.0% w/w Inactive Ingredients: Dimeticone, Phenyl Dimeticone, Liquid Paraffin, Cetyl Palmitate, Stearic Palmitic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Glycerol, Polysorbate, Carbomer, Trometamol, Benzyl Alcohol, Purified Water. 2. AVEENO Eczema Therapy Nighttime Itch Relief Balm This is a fragrance-free itch relief balm with colloidal oatmeal and…