Skin Care Tips for Men: How to Get That Perfect Shave

Is it just us or do women seem to get all the attention when it comes to skin care? Today, we are focusing on men and how to get the perfect shave. Below are some tips on how to keep facial skin looking healthy before, during and after your daily ritual.

1. Use shaving cream that has a moisturizer in it. This will make the effect of shaving less abrasive to your skin.

2. Before shaving a beard, make sure to rinse it in warm water. This will soften your beard making it easier to shave.

3. Always use a sharp blade to avoid razor burn.

4. Don’t shave in the opposite direction as this can cause damage.

5. Try to avoid using aftershave lotions that contain alcohol as this can make skin dry.

6. Always apply a noncomedogenic (won’t cause pimples) moisturizer to your face afterwards.

At West Dermatology, we know that healthy looking skin can give you added confidence and a reason to smile. For more healthy skin tips check our blog often for weekly updates.

Product Give Away!

At West Dermatology, we love good ideas and we know you are full of them. We want to improve our website http://www.westdermatology.com/ (or http://www.lvscc.com/ for our Las Vegas residents) and we are looking for your help. If you have a creative idea or suggestion for the West Dermatology website, please don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with us! Leave a comment with your idea and the person with the best suggestion will receive the product* of his or her choice from our West Derm Products website http://www.westdermproducts.com/.

Thank you for participating and don’t forget to include the product of your choice and your email address so we can contact you if you win. This give away will end November 10, 2009. Good luck!

*This includes single products only. ‘Kits’ and ‘systems’ are not available in this give away.

An Introduction to Eczema

Did you know that October is National Eczema Awareness Month? If you already suffer from this skin disease, you know how painful, irritating and itchy it can be. If you aren't familiar with eczema or atopic dermatitis (as it is commonly known since it is the most common form of eczema), but would like to learn more, below is some information about the disease and a few facts provided by the American Academy of Dermatology.

What is Eczema?

Eczema is a noncontagious skin disease that causes chronic, superficial inflammation of the skin. The skin disease is characterized by redness, edema (swelling), oozing, crusting, scaling and intense itching. While the disease doesn’t always follow a usual pattern, the dry patches are most likely to be found in areas such as the face, neck and scalp.

(Photo provided by James Q. Del Rosso, D.O.)

How is it treated?

The professionals at West Dermatology offer several treatment options including external medications such as creams or internal prescriptions such as antihistamines and oral antibiotics. In some cases, we may also recommend light therapy to achieve your desired results. Call one of our offices to find eczema relief today.

(Photo provided by James Q. Del Rosso, D.O.)

Facts:
-Between 10 and 20 percent of people worldwide develop atopic dermatitis, making it the most common type of eczema.
-For an estimated 65 percent‚ atopic dermatitis begins during their first year of life, and 90 percent have the condition before age 5.
-While rare, atopic dermatitis can first appear at puberty or later.

For more information regarding eczema and its treatment, visit the American Academy of Dermatology website. If you feel you may be suffering from this disease, contact your local dermatologist.