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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Is Your Rash Actually Scabies?

December 29, 2016

You've been itchy for days and now a rash has popped up. Is it scabies? Find out more about scabies symptoms, causes, and risk factors. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care
Tagged with: scabies rash, scabies symptoms, scabies treatment, treatment for scabies, what is scabies
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What Your Fingernails Can Reveal About Your Health

December 15, 2016

It's normal for nails to have some imperfections, but some nail problems can be a telltale sign for greater health problems. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care
Tagged with: dermatology, fingernails, Health, nail health, skin issues
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Foot Odor (Bromodosis): How To Get Rid of Smelly Feet

November 19, 2016

You may wonder “why do my feet stink?” We're peeling back the layers of stinky feet. Reduce annoying foot odor with these helpful tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Skin Care
Tagged with: athlete's foot, feet, foot odor, hygiene
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What Is Male-Pattern Baldness?

November 13, 2016

Also called androgenic alopecia, male-pattern baldness is very common. Learn if you're at risk of male-pattern balding and how to treat it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Men's Health, Skin Care
Tagged with: hair loss, male-pattern baldness, Men's Health
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Essential Home Remedies for Mild Psoriasis

November 4, 2016

These at-home remedies for mild psoriasis can help ease itching, flaking, and redness, without a trip to the dermatologist. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care
Tagged with: home remedies, itching, mild psoriasis, rash, skin condition
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4 Simple Skin Care Tips for Athletes

October 4, 2016

Protect your skin during outdoor workouts: These skin care tips for athletes can help you avoid chafing, burning, and blistering outdoors. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Fitness, Skin Care
Tagged with: cycling, outdoor athletes, outdoors, running, sports, sunburn
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

September 6, 2016

Learn about necrotizing fasciitis or flesh-eating bacteria symptoms so you can recognize this rare but serious disease of the soft tissue. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Skin Care
Tagged with: flesh-eating bacteria, infection, Necrotizing fasciitis, surgical/injection site, wounds
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Sunscreen for Babies: What Parents Need to Know

June 23, 2016

Babies younger than 6 months shouldn't wear sunscreen. Learn how to protect little ones from UV rays with this guide to sunscreen for babies. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Skin Care
Tagged with: featured article, featured post, Melanoma, mobile featured, skin cancer, sun protection, sunscreen, UVA, UVB
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Pimple Popping At Home: Take a Pass

February 5, 2016

Is it safe and healthy to pop pimples at home? Check out this article to learn about different types of acne and find out if you should visit an expert. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care
Tagged with: acne, blackheads, cysts, dermatology, nodules, papules, pimple, pustules, skin, whiteheads