Skin, Explored

Everything you need to know about living—and
thriving—with an inflammatory skin condition.

Skin, Explored

Everything you need to know about living--and thriving—with an inflammatory skin condition.

SKIN Journeys: How Emily Healed Her Eczema by Identifying Her Triggers and Rebalancing Her Microbiome - Gladskin
SKIN Journeys: How Emily Healed Her Eczema by Identifying Her Triggers and Rebalancing Her Microbiome
Welcome back to our sixth installment of SKIN Journeys: a series where we spotlight members of our community for their incredible eczema success stories. Here, in their own words, they... Read more
What You Need to Know About Eczema for People of Color - Gladskin
What You Need to Know About Eczema for People of Color
Typically, when you read about how eczema looks on the skin, you’ll hear how it appears on lighter skin tones. In fact, based on a study in Social Science &... Read more
Antimicrobial vs. Antibacterial Soap - Gladskin
Antimicrobial vs. Antibacterial Soap
No one wants to get sick — that’s why it’s easy to get caught up in trying to kill off all the germs that may be lurking on your hands.... Read more
Types of Eczema: Atopic Dermatitis - Gladskin
Types of Eczema: Atopic Dermatitis
According to the National Eczema Association, atopic dermatitis (sometimes referred to as AD for short) affects over 9.6 million children and about 16.5 million adults in the U.S., making it... Read more
Types of Eczema: Seborrheic Dermatitis - Gladskin
Types of Eczema: Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dealing with a flaking scalp or face can feel embarrassing. It can also be a pesky problem to try to resolve. Luckily, there’s a name for what you’re dealing with…... Read more
5 Tips for Dealing With Dry and Flaking Skin on Your Face - Gladskin
5 Tips for Dealing With Dry and Flaking Skin on Your Face
Have you found a dry patch on your face? Several factors could have contributed to dry, flaking skin on your face — or anywhere else on the body.  Environmental factors... Read more
Types of Eczema: Contact Dermatitis - Gladskin
Types of Eczema: Contact Dermatitis
Your skin is your outermost protective layer and provides a protective barrier between your body and the the surrounding world. Sometimes, when you come into contact with irritating substances, you’ll notice a skin reaction, often... Read more
Types of Eczema: Neurodermatitis - Gladskin
Types of Eczema: Neurodermatitis
There are seven different kinds of eczema, and knowing what type you have can help determine what type of treatment is right for you. If you find yourself with smaller,... Read more
Treating Eczema on Different Body Parts - Gladskin
Treating Eczema on Different Body Parts
Do you find that your eczema tends to flare up in the same spots over and over again? Perhaps it’s your feet or the inside of your elbows. Regardless of... Read more
What Are Parabens and Sulfates? Should You Avoid Them? - Gladskin
What Are Parabens and Sulfates? Should You Avoid Them?
When you look at beauty products, you’ve probably seen the phrases “paraben-free” and “sulfate-free” on the front of different products like shampoos and lotions before. In recent years, new research... Read more
Staphylococcus aureus: An Inside Scoop on the Bad Bacteria - Gladskin
Staphylococcus aureus: An Inside Scoop on the Bad Bacteria
Staphylococcus aureus (or S. aureus) is a bacteria found in the skin microbiome. It’s most commonly located inside the nostrils, in the armpits, and around the groin — but also exists elsewhere... Read more
7 Types of Eczema: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments - Gladskin
7 Types of Eczema: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments
Not all eczema looks the same. In fact, many people don’t realize there are actually different types of eczema — seven, to be exact! Understanding which form of eczema you have... Read more