Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by itchiness, dry skin, scaling and rashes. There are several different types of eczema, with Atopic dermatitis (AD) being the most commonly diagnosed and thus most well studied as a result. Itching is the marquee symptom of AD, and the condition can understandably
Skin nutrition is a subject matter of significant personal and professional interest so when my writing volunteer Mashaal expressed a desire to explore the connection between diet and adult acne, I needed little convincing. Mashaal, like myself, has a vested interest in nutrition for adult acne both from the perspective
Today’s article is inspired by the recently published results of a 15-year long study out of The Journal Of Investigative Dermatology which found that in men and women aged 45+ a diet higher in antioxidants reduced skin photo-aging by ~10% as compared to individuals in that demographic with diet’s low
I originally titled today’s piece Eat More Flavonoid Rich Foods To Live Longer, Better Allow me to explain why. Flavonoids are family of antioxidants that are, as rated by the Dietary Inflammatory Index [DII], considered among the most potent anti-inflammatory compounds in existence. These makes them instantly intriguing, but recently
For those of you may have missed it, I’ve had the privilege of working with a very talented nutrition student by the name of Kat who has been operating as a sort of “Kaleigraphy Intern” and collaborating with me on a great deal of high level nutrition content with a
Today’s article represents a collaborative effort from my exceptional Kaleigraphy team consisting the comprehensive research by Huda Fareed and the increasingly exceptional writing of Kat Durston. The piece, which was reviewed for integrity by yours truly, is intended to offer up a glimpse of the state of the evidence around
Rosacea is one of the most common inflammatory skin conditions, affecting approximately 5% of the adult population globally including millions of people across North America alone. the most prevalent rosacea symptom is recurrent facial flushing concentrated in the center of the face, and as it worsens, a person may also
I know that you guys have been enjoying the recent deluge of skin health content on my website, all of which is made possible by my very talented writing intern Kat who is back once again with an epic article on collagen. I will let her take it from here!
Skin aging continues to reign as one of the most prevalent dermatological and cosmetic concerns across the globe. Maturing skin is an intricate process that occurs due to both extrinsic factors, like UV radiation and environmental pollution, and intrinsic factors, such as chronological aging (actually getting older) and genetic predispositions.
Eczema is the second most common skin condition globally, behind only acne. It’s an inflammatory group of conditions, the most common of which is atopic dermatitis, that affects around 10% of the population and is characterized by extremely dry, itchy skin that can progress into unpleasantly painful rashes and skin
