Missouri Skin Care
Help! I Touched Poison Ivy! – Advice from Your Board-Certified Dermatologists
What Should You Do If You Touch Poison Ivy? Wash your skin with lukewarm, soapy water, including under your nails. Apply cool compresses. Wash your clothing. Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac contain an oil called urushiol. If you are allergic to this oil, you can develop a rash. The Rash Is Not Contagious …
Falling Temperatures Signals Change for Our Skin Care Regimen
As we say goodbye to the warm temperatures and St. Louis humidity for a few months, we suggest that you consider your skin care and how your routines should change with the seasons. With the start of Fall comes changes to our environment around us. Your body needs to make adjustments to acclimate to the …
Brown Recluse Spider Bites
Recognize this guy? If you live in Missouri, he’s likely camping out in your house. Brown Recluse Spiders are very common in our area and can cause damaging bite reactions. Initially, you may not feel the bite, but the poisonous venom these spiders release can cause serious damage. If you’ve been bitten, you may suffer …