SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — It may be tempting to squeeze or pop a painful lump on your skin, but experts advise against it. The bump could be a boil – a pus-filled skin infection that occurs around a hair follicle or oil gland – or a stye if the lump is on your eyelid. According to […]
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Everyone has been there. No sooner did you or your child touch that old wooden bench when a small sliver of wood slides into the skin – causing a surprising amount of pain. Fortunately, say dermatologists, splinters are easy to remove with the proper tools and technique. “Splinters come in all shapes […]
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—To the untrained eye, all rashes may look alike and seem easily treatable with over-the-counter oral antihistamines or hydrocortisone cream. However, it is not so simple, say member dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology. Rashes can appear as blotches, welts or blisters; they can be red, itchy, scaly, or dry; and they can […]