Everything You Need To Know About Poison Ivy

Exposure to plants of the Anacardiaceae family account for the majority of cases of allergic contact dermatitis. These include poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac, which are members of the genus Toxicodendron. These types of dermatoses are caused by urushiol, a...

Why is my skin dry and itchy in the winter?

Dry skin is especially common as enter into winter. Indoor heating goes on and there’s cold and blustery weather outside; both of which rob skin of its natural moisture. When the weather is cold, the humidity is low, which translates to a decrease in the...