Skin Care

How can you start taking better care of your skin? Our topics cover acne, aging, hygiene, and much more—so you can take the first step towards a healthful complexion. Find out when it’s time to seek the expert care of a dermatologist, and learn about conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails.

Here, you’ll find information about:

Protecting Your Skin to Prevent Sun Damage and Cancer.
Understanding and Treating Eczema in Children.
How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps.
Coping with Breakouts: How Acne and Stress Are Related.
Options for Effective Scar Treatment.
How to Heal Chapped and Cracked Lips.
Much More.

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What Is a Cyst?

June 16, 2021

If you feel a lump in your skin, or if a rubbery pouch is protruding near your wrist or knee, you may have a cyst. Though cysts can be concerning, they are common and usually not problematic. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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What Causes a Stress Rash?

June 9, 2021

Stress is an environmental trigger of hives. To get the itchiness and redness under control, follow these self-care tips for your stress rash. Read More

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Hormonal Acne Treatment and Causes

May 21, 2021

Acne doesn't just affect teens; people of all ages can suffer from hormonal acne, especially women undergoing major hormonal shifts. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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Taking Care of Your Skin While Wearing a Facemask

March 15, 2021

How to prevent and treat skin irritation caused by facemasks every day. Learn about taking care of your skin while wearing a facemask. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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What You Need to Know About the Platelet-Rich Plasma Facial

July 17, 2020

Those interested in improving their skin's appearance have no shortage of facial treatments, including the Platelet-Rich Plasma Facial. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health, Vampire Facial
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How to Prevent an Infection from Fake Nails

July 18, 2019

Artificial nails are very popular, but are they safe? Learn more about artificial nails and how to prevent an infection from fake nails. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: acrylic nail fungus, acrylic nails, gel nails, nail infection
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Ingrown Toenails: Everything You Need to Know

July 16, 2019

Here's what you need to know about ingrown toenails and how to treat them. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Skin Care
Tagged with: abscess, pain
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Types of Warts and Wart Treatment

July 11, 2019

Warts are common and usually can be easily treated. But some are more stubborn to treat than others. Here is the best wart treatment for each situation. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Skin Care
Tagged with: children's warts, Plantar warts, UPMC Department of Dermatology, wart
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Treating a Lupus Rash

June 26, 2019

A rash affects 66 percent of people with lupus. Treating a lupus rash can be different from treating other types of rashes. Find out how to treat it, here. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
Tagged with: Lupus, skin irritation, skin rash, treatment of lupus