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A: Yes — for instance, body hair and dead skin cells can irritate skin in the summer months, according to WebMD. To prevent irritation, exfoliate to get rid of flaky skin, use moisturizer and shave or wax body hair to prevent bumps, rashes and trapped sweat that can irritate skin.
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A: A rash or irritation often occurs when a substance penetrates the protective barriers of the skin, according to dermatologist Richard Thomas, M.D., on the Skin Care Guide, a Web site written by dermatologists for patients. For instance, this can happen when you’re washing your hands too much. Allergic contact dermatitis, on the other hand, involves a substance entering the skin over one to two weeks and producing a reaction in the immune system.
Allergic contact dermatitis tends to appear as red and swollen blisters at the site of contact with the allergen. They can, however, spread to other parts of the body. In more serious cases, the skin may take on a tough, scaly appearance. Contact your dermatologist if you think you may have these symptoms.
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A. Gray hair can be gorgeous. Just be sure to go gray gradually, advises Jolene Edgar of Prevention. Wait until your roots are 60 percent silver to stop color treatments. Also, consider a contemporary hairstyle like a cropped cut to maintain a youthful appearance.
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A: Yes, according to Heidi Waldorf, M.D., cosmetic and laser dermatologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center. In some cases, filler can be injected around the top of the nose to mask the surrounding bags and puffiness. The Fraxel or Vbeam lasers can also help by targeting the pigment of dark circles.
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