{"id":2321,"date":"2016-08-23T15:48:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-23T21:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canyonviewmedical.com\/?p=2321"},"modified":"2023-01-13T15:37:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T22:37:39","slug":"healthy-skin-care-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canyonviewmedical.com\/healthy-skin-care-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Skin Care Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The skin is so important to our wellbeing in part because it is the largest organ in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the major challenges to skin health is moister. Our skin craves moisture and in a desert environment like Utah dry skin causes can cause itching and rashes. Cleanliness saves lives but overuse of soap can cause rashes especially in the wintertime when the humidity inside the home drops to very low levels. One rash commonly caused by dry skin is Nummular Dermatitis<\/strong> which causes coin-shaped patches of red especially on the legs of men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This condition is commonly associated with harsh soaps like Zest, Irish Spring, or certain body washes. The thicker creams sold in tubs work better than most lotions. Coconut oil works well, too. It is best to apply after you shower or bathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a spot on your skin that you are worried about, use the abcde\u2019s to decide if it needs to be seen by a doctor. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has a great explanation of the abcde\u2019s (including a video) here: https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/spot-skin-cancer\/learn-about-skin-cancer\/detect\/what-to-look-for<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n