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How To Treat Sun Blisters
A bad sunburn can lead to sun blisters — painful, fluid-filled sacs on your skin. Here's what to do — and what not to do — if you've got sun blisters.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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Is Rust Harmful to Skin?
Rust doesn't cause tetanus — bacteria does — but that doesn't mean you should ignore a wound from a rusty nail. Here's what you need to know..Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Squamous cell carcinoma is a common skin cancer caused by sun exposure. Left untreated, it can spread to other body parts.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Luca’s Story: Aligning With His Identity Through Gender-Affirming Surgery
Learn how gender-affirming top surgery at UPMC Passavant with Dr. Brodie Parent helped Luca align with his gender identity.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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How to Stock a Medicine Cabinet If You’re an Active Sports Family
If you're an active sports family, it's a good idea to stock up on remedies for common sports injuries, insect bites, and more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Sun Safety and the Early Signs of Skin Cancer
Laura Ferris, MD, PhD discusses ways to stay safe in the summer sun and some of the early signs of skin cancer.Listen Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Myths and Facts About Virtual Care
UPMC offers several convenient ways to get care virtually. Here are a few myth-busting facts about virtual care.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is Children’s Interstitial Lung Disease?
Children's interstitial and diffuse lung disease (chILD) is a term for conditions that affect babies, children, adolescents, & teens.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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How Do Air Quality and Pollution Affect Lung Cancer Risk?
Although smoking and secondhand smoke exposure are still the primary risk factors for lung cancer, nonsmokers are diagnosed with this deadly disease at significant rates, too.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer