Cheryl Lee MD Blog

Do you have eczema in your ears? You could be allergic to your hearing aids.

December 19, 2023CLMD Admin

Ear dermatitis before and after: One of our customers recently asked us a question about eczema in the ears when wearing hearing aids. The eczema started AFTER starting the use...

Nighttime Skin Care Routine

December 07, 2017CLMD Admin

Our bodies recover, replenish and regenerate as we sleep and through the night our skin has an opportunity to really get its glow on. Every woman wants the perfect complexion...

Skin Care for Breast Cancer

October 12, 2016CLMD Admin

Treatments for Cancer can affect your skin and leave it dry, dull, flaky and more sensitive to sun, wind, topical products and other elements. Your skin color can be abnormal...

What Does Hypoallergenic Mean?

December 01, 2015CLMD Admin

If you’ve ever dealt with atopic eczema personally, then you can probably relate to the being told repeatedly, “Avoid this or don’t use that!” Being the compliant patient that you...

What is the Balsam of Peru (BOP)?

November 17, 2015CLMD Admin

Your skin is a vital organ that often communicates with you through various symptoms. If your skin suddenly becomes dry, red, and itchy, it may be a sign that you...

Why Bathing is Essential for Your Skin

November 12, 2015CLMD Admin

Since the beginning of life, bathing has been considered essential to human well-being. This was especially evident in Roman and Japanese culture, where the bathing customs and hygiene were revered...

Why can't I wear my Favorite Necklace?

October 27, 2015CLMD Admin

Does your skin make it difficult to wear some of your favorite outfits and accessories? Your sensitive skin may be trying to tell you something. For many patients afflicted with...

Can Washing Your Hands Too Frequently Cause Eczema?

October 21, 2014CLMD Admin

What causes dry itchy skin? Many aspects of our daily routine, from household chores to practicing good hygiene, can cause our skin to break out into a rash. Our hands...

The Role of Antihistamines in the Relief of Eczema Itching

October 21, 2014CLMD Admin

Atopic Dermatitis is the genetic form of eczema and is the result of many different factors defects in the skin barrier; lipid (or fat) deficiency in the skin barrier, an...

Are Topical Steroid Treatments Right for You?

October 09, 2014CLMD Admin

Eczema and psoriasis are difficult skin conditions to manage. There are multiple treatment options including the widely-prescribed "topical steroids" -- glucocorticoid steroid medicines (the anti inflammatory type of steroids) that...

The Skeptics Guide to Natural Eczema Treatment

September 19, 2014CLMD Admin

In the medical world, natural can mean a plethora of things. Some people imagine a witch doctor deep in the Amazon while others see a new revolution in the medical...

Lip Balm Addiction and the Top 4 Ingredients to Avoid

September 18, 2014CLMD Admin

There are fewer things that incite more temporary panic than feeling my pockets and realizing I’m without one of my 4 necessary pocket-fillers: phone, wallet, keys, and…Chap Stick. Without any...