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Should You Double-Mask?

Should You Double-Mask?

In the fight against the highly transmissible omicron variant, wearing two masks seems to provide better protection than one. But if the mask you're wearing fits tightly and has multiple layers, double-masking may not be "necessary." Here's why.
6 Tips to Better Protect Your Skin During A Workout

6 Tips to Better Protect Your Skin During A Workout

Although some skin conditions, such as rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis, can be exacerbated by physical activities, we believe there's no reason for you not to get moving. 
6 Signs You Have Sensitive Skin

6 Signs You Have Sensitive Skin

More than just the irritation, there lies a number of factors that may tell that you have sensitive skin. Here are the 6 identifying signs that you may have sensitive skin.

6 Common Skin Irritations in Infants You Should Be Aware Of

6 Common Skin Irritations in Infants You Should Be Aware Of

As COVID-19 continues to force families indoors, it is now crucial for parents to discern skin conditions affecting their children. In celebration of the National Child Health Day, Cottonique rounded up 6 common skin irritations in infants that you should be aware of. 

October 05, 2020 — Nathan Mariano
Self-Care: 5 Helpful Tips For People With Eczema

Self-Care: 5 Helpful Tips For People With Eczema

With so many things happening around us all at once, we often forget to remind ourselves that self-care, even with eczema, remains an essential part of our lives. To help you check your physical and emotional barometer this Self-Care Awareness Month, we have put down 6 self-care tips to possibly help alleviate the agony of people with eczema. 

Debunking misconceptions about psoriasis

Debunking misconceptions about psoriasis

As we give facts about psoriasis and debunk various misconceptions, we should also take advantage of the yearly observance to put an end to confusion and misunderstandings. We might not heal people with psoriasis yet, but we can certainly cure misinformation. 

August 28, 2020 — Nathan Mariano
Eyelid Dermatitis: What to Do When Itch Strikes

Eyelid Dermatitis: What to Do When Itch Strikes

There are several things that can cause irritated eyelids, including eczema, which causes dry itchy skin, a rash, and other symptoms. Unfortunately, no part of your skin is eczema-immune. Here’s what to do when your eczema decides to show up on your eyelids:

Chronic Itching May Indicate Other Health Issues

Chronic Itching May Indicate Other Health Issues

Many people tend to ignore medical issues until they progress into something serious. Take for example, a persistently itchy skin. It’s only a minor thing when you think about it, but there could be worse underlying medical causes that should be attended to as soon as possible to reduce damage.

What Your Itchy Skin Reveals About Your Health: Connection Between Kidney and Skin Conditions

What Your Itchy Skin Reveals About Your Health: Connection Between Kidney and Skin Conditions

There are things that the body tells us that is more than skin deep. One primary example is intense itching all over the body which often occurs when there is already a problem with our kidney or liver. Those who manifest skin disorders such as extreme itchiness almost always precipitate renal failures that are attributed to late stage kidney problems.

Recent medical studies reveal that more than 40% of dialysis patients suffered from moderate to extreme renal itch. “The itch is so intense that people wake up in the middle of the night scratching,” said Jahmene Johnson, a medical doctor at the New York Presbyterian Hospital.

December 22, 2018 — Admin Cottonique
Think You Got the Allergies? Get an Allergy Test First!

Think You Got the Allergies? Get an Allergy Test First!

  The first important step in battling allergies is finding out what you’re allergic to. Upon the onset of allergy symptoms, head your way to a physician or allergist to...
February 16, 2016 — Admin Cottonique

How to Manage “The Itch” from Topical Steroid Withdrawal

Topical steroids are prescribed medication for a wide range of skin condition. They simulate natural hormones in the body and provide “anti-inflammatory” action, mainly to reduce redness, swelling and irritation....
June 15, 2015 — Admin Cottonique

How Do I Know if I Have Eczema, and Not Something Else?

The truth of the matter is, eczema has a lot of overlapping symptoms with other skin problems. The most common signs - dry, itchy skin; swollen reddish patches; and rashes...
November 13, 2014 — Admin Cottonique