Resurrection Addiction Services Chicago Loop
(847) 493-3700
www.reshealthcare.org
8 South Michigan Avenue
Suite 2110
Chicago IL 60603

Rehabilitation Services

Primary Focus: Substance abuse treatment services
Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment
Type of Care: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

Skin Tag

A skin tag is a common, benign condition that consists of a bit of skin which projects from the surrounding skin and may appear attached to the skin. Skin tags can vary quite a bit in appearance. They may be smooth or irregular, flesh colored or more deeply pigmented, and either simply be raised above the surrounding skin or have a stalk so that the skin tag hangs from the skin. Americans spend billions of dollars each year on skin care products that promise to erase wrinkles, lighten age spots and eliminate itching, flaking or redness. Yet, the simplest and cheapest way to keep skin healthy and young looking is to stay out of the sun. Sunlight is a major cause of the skin changes we think of as aging--changes such as wrinkles, dryness and age spots. The skin does change as it ages. For example, with age, people sweat less, leading to increased skin dryness. As the skin ages, it becomes thinner and loses fat, so it looks less plump and smooth. Underlying structures--veins and bones in particular--become more prominent. Skin can take longer to heal when injured.

Start Exercising

Get started! Here are some ideas to help jump start any workout: Take a brisk walk around the block with family, friends or coworkers. Walk up the stairs instead of taking the elevator when it is safe to do so. Mow the lawn. Take an activity break at work or home. Get up, stretch and walk around. Park the car farther away from entrances of stores, movie theaters or home and walk the extra distance when it is safe to do so. Enroll in a level low-impact aerobics or step class.
Build strong muscles and bones with strengthening exercises. Try lifting free weights or using weight machines; using resistance bands; using stability or medicine balls or doing push-ups and abdominal crunches.