Skin

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - Shingles Vaccine Strongly Recommended for Seniors

  A shingles vaccine is recommended for all seniors by the Centers For Disease Control, along with other adult vaccinations.

• Blog Post - A Big Butt May Keep Diabetes at Bay

  New research suggests that body fat found around the buttocks may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

• Blog Post - My mother, who suffers from dementia and alcoholism, wants my sister and me to be her caregivers, so she keeps sending away the one we've hired.

  My sister and I hired a caregiver to come into our...

Questions & Answers

• Question - Does chemo give your skin a different smell after treatment?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Why would my brother-in-law take chemotherapy pills for a skin rash?

  Are skin rashes ever treated with chemotherapy pills? Or are skin rashes a side effect of chemo pills instead?

• Question - How often do I need to bathe my parent?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What are the medical reasons an elderly person needs to bathe once or twice a week?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Should I be concerned that my mom has lumps where she injects insulin?

  Lumps under the skin from insulin injections (lipohypertrophy) may appear in someone with diabetes. Insulin like Novolog or Humalog might avoid these.

• Question - Is it okay to resume tanning after having chemo?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - How do I treat a chemical burn associated with chemo?

  If you get a chemical burn from chemo, how do you treat it? A chemical burn from chemo is rare, and you should make the oncologist aware of it.

• Question - How can I help my elderly father use a bedpan?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I prevent frequent nosebleeds caused by low platelets?

  When someone has nosebleeds from low platelets, can it be prevented? Low platelets can lead to nosebleeds because it takes the blood longer to clot.

• Question - Is there an alternative to washing my father's private areas?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Can you offer any advice on bathing a modest parent?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - Is it safe for a patient doing chemo get a tattoo?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - What can I do to help my dad stay comfortable during bath time?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - Is there an alternative to washing my mom's private areas?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Is there any way to help my mother, who's losing her hair, decrease the itching on her scalp?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

Tips & Reflections

• Tip - cracks and splits at the corners of the mouth

  Stubborn lip splits are often the result of a yeast...

News

• News - New Kidney Disease Can Be Fatal

  FRIDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Kidney disease patients...

• News - Drug-Resistant Staph a Widespread Threat

  TUESDAY, Oct. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Potentially deadly...

• News - Drug-Resistant Staph Infections Reaching Epidemic Levels in Some Parts of U.S.

  FRIDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Infections with...

• News - Broccoli May Help Fight Skin Cancer

  THURSDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) -- What's good for...

• News - Gene Tweak Reverses Aging in Mouse Skin Cells

  THURSDAY, Nov. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists say...

• News - New Kind of Stem Cells Reverse Sickle Cell Anemia

  THURSDAY, Dec. 6 (HealthDay News) --Scientists have...

• News - Everyday Choices Can Influence Cancer Risk

  FRIDAY, Dec. 7 (HealthDay News) -- While genes and...

• News - Sunlight Helps Put Lung Cancer in the Shade

  MONDAY, Dec. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Something as common...

• News - FDA Renews Warnings on Pain-Relief Patch

  FRIDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDay News) -- For the second...

• News - Seasonal Safety Tips for Older Adults

  MONDAY, Dec. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults should...