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.

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
How Skin Mites Contribute to Skin Redness - Gladskin
How Skin Mites Contribute to Skin Redness
Thinking about microscopic bugs living in your hair follicles and eating dead skin cells isn’t pleasant… yet we all have microorganisms, including skin mites, living on us. As strange as... 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
What is Topical Steroid Withdrawal? Plus, What to Do About It - Gladskin
What is Topical Steroid Withdrawal? Plus, What to Do About It
Topical steroid creams and ointments are commonly prescribed to people with eczema and other skin conditions in order to reduce irritation and inflammation. Also called topical corticosteroids, these creams are available over-the-counter... Read more
The Emotional Impact of Facial Redness - Gladskin
The Emotional Impact of Facial Redness
When we talk about chronic facial redness, we often only discuss the physical aspects of managing this frustrating skin condition. However, the consequences of facial redness go much deeper than... Read more
Answers to All of Your Eczema FAQs - Gladskin
Answers to All of Your Eczema FAQs
Dealing with eczema can not only be itchy and frustrating — but also confusing! We know what it’s like to spend hours searching the internet to better understand what eczema... Read more
Skincare Ingredients to Avoid for Sensitive & Red Skin - Gladskin
Skincare Ingredients to Avoid for Sensitive & Red Skin
If you frequently have  burning, itchy, or redness-prone skin, you likely have sensitive skin. Sensitive skin tends to react strongly to environmental and topical triggers, including hot or cold weather,... Read more
Microorganisms on the Skin: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly - Gladskin
Microorganisms on the Skin: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
The microorganisms on the skin consist of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. They’re tiny and invisible to the naked eye, yet it’s estimated that 1.5 trillion microbes live on each... Read more
5 Lifestyle Tips to Restore Balance to Your Skin Microbiome - Gladskin
5 Lifestyle Tips to Restore Balance to Your Skin Microbiome
Your skin microbiome plays a major role in your skin health. When it’s out of balance, inflammatory skin conditions can occur. But the good news is that you can take... Read more
8 Common Causes of Facial Redness (#5 May Surprise You!) - Gladskin
8 Common Causes of Facial Redness (#5 May Surprise You!)
Does it feel like facial redness just showed up overnight? It can be a frustrating and confusing experience that leads to self-consciousness. More often than not, your facial redness didn’t... Read more