Separating UV Fact From Fiction

Separating UV Fact From Fiction

In honor of UV Safety Awareness Month, we’re devoting the entire month of July to shedding light on ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This week, we’re clearing up some common misconceptions about UV radiation.   If you’re like me, you spend three

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Acne Facts

Acne Facts

Acne Awareness Month Whether you call them zits, blemishes or carbuncles; acne by any name makes it difficult to put your best face forward. Basically, it’s an inflammatory skin condition that affects your skin’s oil glands. Your pores (little bitty

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Men’s Skin Care

Men’s Skin Care

What Makes Men’s Skin So Unique? Whether psychology or physiology, scientists have long been interested in the differences between men and women. Dermatology is no different. There are significant, if not subtle differences in the skin of men and women

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10 Facts About Sunscreen

10 Facts About Sunscreen

10 Facts About Sunscreen In the immortal words of every dermatologist anywhere, ever and Baz Luhrmann, “Wear sunscreen.” (It’s OK if you don’t remember that song. Even people who do remember that song would rather they didn’t.) The fact remains

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Mom’s Best (and Worst) Skin Advice

Mom’s Best (and Worst) Skin Advice

Whether she’s mama, mommy or just plain ma, mothers are special creatures deserving of respect. From the endearingly practical “never pay retail” to the slow-burning wisdom of “never change who you are for someone else” to the truly terrifying “I

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When to See a Dermatologist About a Skin Rash

When to See a Dermatologist About a Skin Rash

Rash Decisions: When to See Your Dermatologist Whether uncomfortable or unsightly, a skin rash can be alarming. Some can be easily treated with over-the-counter remedies, while others may be a symptom of something more severe. Unfortunately, there’s no one explanation

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Skin Cancer FAQs

Skin Cancer FAQs

Your skin is more than just a pretty wrapper. It serves as the first and best defense against everything from dangerous UV radiation to harmful bacteria. But did you know that your largest organ is subject to the most commonly

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Allergies and Your Skin

Allergies and Your Skin

What to Do When Seasonal Allergies Act Up The snow is melting. Flowers are blooming. And your face is a becoming a puffy, runny, itchy disaster. Goodbye winter; hello allergy season. If it feels like springtime is punching you in

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