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Helping Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Andy Brazil

According to the most recent (2015) estimate from the American Diabetes Association, 30.3 million Americans (9.4%) have diabetes. Diabetes mellitus has been described as “one of the main threats to...

Helping Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Andy Brazil

According to the most recent (2015) estimate from the American Diabetes Association, 30.3 million Americans (9.4%) have diabetes. Diabetes mellitus has been described as “one of the main threats to...

Managing Radiation Dermatitis

Andy Brazil

Radiation dermatitis is an acute skin reaction to radiation therapy that ranges from a mild rash to skin ulceration.  Nearly two-thirds of all cancer patients receive radiation therapy.  Although many...

Managing Radiation Dermatitis

Andy Brazil

Radiation dermatitis is an acute skin reaction to radiation therapy that ranges from a mild rash to skin ulceration.  Nearly two-thirds of all cancer patients receive radiation therapy.  Although many...

Helping Reduce Chemotherapy-Related Skin Issues

Andy Brazil

In the war against cancer, chemotherapy (including immunotherapy) has made some terrific advances, but some cancer therapies are associated with significant side effects including skin issues such as dry skin,...

Helping Reduce Chemotherapy-Related Skin Issues

Andy Brazil

In the war against cancer, chemotherapy (including immunotherapy) has made some terrific advances, but some cancer therapies are associated with significant side effects including skin issues such as dry skin,...

Aging Skin: Practical Care for Dryness and Fragility

Andy Brazil

A practical guide to mature skin, including age-related dryness and fragility, gentle cleansing, moisturization, sun protection, and signs that need professional evaluation.

Aging Skin: Practical Care for Dryness and Fragility

Andy Brazil

A practical guide to mature skin, including age-related dryness and fragility, gentle cleansing, moisturization, sun protection, and signs that need professional evaluation.

Helping Reduce Biofilms and Chronic Wounds

Andy Brazil

Approximately 1-2% of people develop chronic wounds in their lifetime.  It’s estimated that in the United States, around 6.5 million patients experience chronic wounds resulting in close to $25 billion...

Helping Reduce Biofilms and Chronic Wounds

Andy Brazil

Approximately 1-2% of people develop chronic wounds in their lifetime.  It’s estimated that in the United States, around 6.5 million patients experience chronic wounds resulting in close to $25 billion...

Protecting Skin During Rigorous Exercise

Andy Brazil

As the outermost barrier against injury, infection, and dehydration, skin serves a crucial function for the body so it’s absolutely critical that it is well maintained.  Increased physical activity and...

Protecting Skin During Rigorous Exercise

Andy Brazil

As the outermost barrier against injury, infection, and dehydration, skin serves a crucial function for the body so it’s absolutely critical that it is well maintained.  Increased physical activity and...