Skin Care

There are plenty of things you can do to rejuvenate your skin for a bouncier, more youthful appearance.

Written By Jennifer Raskin / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

Written By Rush University Medical Center / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

As we work to battle the further spread of what is now a global pandemic, hand hygiene is our number weapon – and now more than ever, hand-washing is important. Rush dermatologist Kevin Cavanaugh, MD recommends these five tips for protecting your skin as your hand hygiene ramps up.

Winters can be very harsh and they can affect every part of our body. They especially are hard on our skin and of course, nails. It's a challenge to keep our nails healthy and strong during the winter. Cold weather can cause our nails to be dry, brittle and prone to breakage. It's important to change our routine to a more winter-appropriate one to keep our nails as strong and pretty as possible. Keep on reading to find out how to winterize your hand and nail routine.

The elbows can be a tough area to tame. Even when the rest of your skin is smooth, moisturized, and bouncy, those elbows can throw a wrench in your plans. Known as ashy elbows, they can happen to anyone. For some, it’s caused by a skin condition but for the vast majority, it’s caused by external factors.