Your skin needs protection through all seasons of the year. Now that fall is here, and winter is approaching fast, you need to know how to protect your skin through
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Here are some helpful tips to keep your skin safe and protected.
Summertime means more fun in the sun while keeping your skin protected during beach days, outdoor runs, and backyard
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It’s a no-brainer that exercise offers a wide range of health benefits. We know it’s great for the heart and lungs, and it helps you maintain healthy body weight; however,
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Shopping for a home remedy to cure skin cancer: People are often unaware of how harmful these all-natural remedies can be.
It’s said that every story has two sides. This is certainly true when it comes to vitamins, herbs, and other natural treatments for skin cancer.
When shopping for natural skin ...
Rosacea: Left untreated, rosacea can get worse.
Rosacea: Overview
Rosacea (rose-AY-sha) is a common skin disease. It often begins with a tendency to blush or flush more easily than other people.
The redness can slowly spread beyond the nose and cheeks to the forehead and chin. Even the ears, chest, ...
Cold sore on and above the lip: Cold sores are so contagious that many people catch the virus that causes them by the time they’re 5 years old.
Cold sores: Overview
Also known as fever blisters or herpes simplex labialis
What is a cold sore?
A cold sore is a small blister or group of blisters that ...
A dermatologist's top tips for a healthy beard
How to care for facial hair
Healthy-looking facial hair starts with healthy skin. With the right skin care, it’s possible to prevent problems like dandruff, ingrown hair, acne, and itch.
To keep your facial hair healthy, follow these tips from ...
Isotretinoin: Overview
Acne can decrease self-confidence and may cause you to avoid social situations.
Isotretinoin (eye-soh-tret-in-OH-in) is a prescription medication for severe acne. This type of acne causes deep, painful cysts and nodules, which can be the size of a pencil eraser or larger. As ...
Back acne: How to see clearer skin
Dermatologists recommend wearing sweat-wicking clothes when working out.
If you have acne on your back—or “bacne” as some people call it—you don’t have to wait for it to clear on its own. Treatment and the right skin care can help you see clearer skin more ...
9 things to try when acne won’t clear
Popping a pimple often worsens acne.
Do you feel you’ve tried just about everything to get rid of your acne but still see blemishes? Don’t despair. To see clearer skin, you probably just need to make some changes.
The following tips from dermatologists can ...
9 things to try when acne won’t clear
Laser hair removal: Common misconceptions
A lot of misconceptions exist about what laser hair removal is and what it can and can’t do. Is it permanent? Does it work on light-colored hair? In this video, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Carolyn Jacob ...
Sarcoidosis and your skin: Who gets and causes
Who gets sarcoidosis?
People around the world get this disease. Studies indicate that sarcoidosis is most common in:
Women
Adults (rare in children)
Scandinavians
In the United States, African American women tend to develop sarcoidosis more often ...
How to care for your baby's skin, hair, and nails
How to care for your baby's skin, hair, and nails
These five tips from dermatologists can make caring for your baby’s delicate skin, hair, and nails easier and less intimidating.
Bringing home a new baby is a time of joy and excitement. ...