Skin Care Expert Sue Chung shares Skin Care management news and commentary at MySkinCareConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641 http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641 http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/34649/moisturizers Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:34:00 -0400 Sue Chung My skin gets pretty greasy in the summer but I don't want to neglect it. Do I have to use a moisturizer? If I do, what are some really light moisturizers that won't feel heavy or greasy?   Summer heat and moisturizers don't mix too well. If you've ever tried to eat an ice cream cone in 90-degree weather, you know what I'm talking about. It softens, it gets sticky, and soon you're left with a handful of goo.   So when you're in the... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/34649/moisturizers http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/33562/prescription Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:16:00 -0400 Sue Chung I keep reading about lots of different types of acne medications but I'm not sure what I'm supposed to use or ask my doctor about. What's the difference between something like Benzaclin and Differin?   Acne medications are varied, but most work to do at least one of three things: Kill acne bacteria, decrease oil production, and increase the rate of cell turnover. For most people with light to moderate cases of acne, over-the-counter... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/33562/prescription http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/30832/summer-makeup Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:20:00 -0400 Sue Chung   I don't like wearing a lot of makeup in the summer, but I don't want to be bare-faced, either. What are some products I can use that I can just slap on without putting on too much?   As the temperatures rise, it's no wonder that many women choose to avoid their daily makeup routine. Most cosmetics tend to feel heavy and waxy when the sun beats down and the humidity goes up.   Unfortunately, that doesn't mean all of us are... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/30832/summer-makeup http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/30841/keratosis Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:33:00 -0400 Sue Chung   I have bumps all over my arms. Is this acne? How can I get rid of them?   If these bumps are small and rough and mostly occur on your upper arms and thighs, it's more likely that you have an eczema-related condition known as keratosis pilaris. It's a very common hereditary condition (more than 50% of people have it) that creates raised bumps on the skin. It's more common in women and tends to improve with... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/30841/keratosis http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/28217/stretch-marks Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:48:00 -0400 Sue Chung I have stretch marks on my thighs and stomach. How do I get rid of them? I've read about creams that can make them go away but they're very expensive. Is it worth it?   Stretch marks are medically known as striae distensae. They occur more often in women-although men can develop them as well-and they appear on many areas of the body including the abdomen, the hips, breasts, arms, and thighs.   Although we use the term... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/28217/stretch-marks http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/28952/eye-creams Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:05:00 -0400 Sue Chung I'm starting to see tiny lines around my eyes and I really want to prevent them from getting worse. Do I really need to use an eye cream?   In the past, I've fallen victim to the packaging of eye creams more times than I can count. If the eyes are the windows into our souls, then don't we all want our windows to look as fresh and sparkling as possible?   Eventually, I learned that I was just spending a lot of money for an... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/28952/eye-creams http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/30322/vitiligo Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:30:00 -0400 Sue Chung Recently, I noticed some patches of my skin are fading. I read somewhere that changes in skin color are linked to some types of skin cancer. Is this true?   If the changes in skin color are occurring on a mole, then you definitely need to get it checked out by a dermatologist. In some rare and advanced cases of melanoma, patients may experience patches of fading skin.   However, if your only symptoms are patches of white... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/30322/vitiligo http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/22394/skin-inside Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:32:00 -0400 Sue Chung Eating properly isn't always easy. Busy schedules and personal and professional responsibilities can get in the way of acquiring fresh produce.   But what we eat can affect our skin more than we'd like to admit. I posted a few months ago (Can the Right Diet Reduce Wrinkles?) regarding the link between sugar and wrinkles, but there are more dietary factors involved when it comes to glowing, hydrated skin.   For years, my mother told... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/22394/skin-inside http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/27773/dandruff Wed, 14 May 2008 11:32:00 -0400 Sue Chung Reader: I think I have dandruff but I've heard that it can be misdiagnosed. How do I know it's just dandruff and what's the most effective way to deal with it?   The debate over the safety of dandruff shampoos is still unsettled, but it doesn't mean you have to give up on over-the-counter treatments.   Dandruff is a fairly common affliction characterized by itchiness and flaking of the skin on the scalp. It's not a serious issue... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/27773/dandruff http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/27468/athlete-foot Mon, 12 May 2008 11:27:00 -0400 Sue Chung Reader: I think I have athlete's foot because my toenails are very thick and I have a lot of dry skin. Do over-the-counter treatments work? What can I do?   One of the things I love about summer is being able to wear open-toed sandals. When the weather's hot, socks are just something to avoid. However, if you have any kind of fungal problem with your feet, it's tough to enjoy the breezy benefits of flimsy shoes.   Athlete's foot is... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/27468/athlete-foot