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    Do You Have Dry, Flaky Skin on Your Face? Here’s What You Can Do

    April 3, 2018

    If you have dry, flaky skin on your face, you may be wondering what you can do to rehydrate it. Learn about home treatment options at UPMC. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care

    Tagged with: dermatology, dry skin, skin care

    Learn what causes dry skin and how you can treat dry skin
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    How to Handle Nail and Skin Issues During Cancer Treatment

    October 10, 2017

    Cancer treatment, specifically chemotherapy and radiation therapy, can cause skin issues and brittle nails. Learn more about getting treatment. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: brittle nails, cancer treatment, dry skin, nails and skin

    nails-during-cancer-treatment
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    How to Heal Chapped and Cracked Lips

    February 26, 2017

    Your lips don't have oil glands like the rest of your body, so they're more prone to dryness than other parts of your skin. Learn how to treat chapped lips. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Skin Care

    Tagged with: chapped lips, dry lips, dry skin, healing chapped lips, how to treat chapped lips, protect lips, skin care, skin protection

    how to treat chapped lips
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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    What Is Toe Jam?

    October 20, 2015

    Toe jam may be gross, but you can learn how to clean between your toes and prevent jam from getting there in the first place. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: athlete's foot, corns, dry skin, eczema, feet, foot, infection prevention, psoriasis, toe jam, toes

    how to prevent toe jam
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Is a Hot Shower Bad for Your Skin?

    January 28, 2015

    Many people love a long, hot shower or soak in a hot bath. But what effects can they have on your skin? Find out now. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Skin Care

    Tagged with: clear nasal congestion, dry skin, infection, itching, moisturizer, natural oil barrier, Nick Woltjen, shower, skin, skin care, soap, sunburn, UPMC Department of Dermatology

    a hot shower is bad for skin
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Skin Care Tricks and Tips for Spring

    March 20, 2014

    Spring brings relief to your skin, but it's important to continue healthy skin care. Learn some tricks and tips for taking care of your skin year round Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Skin Care

    Tagged with: ceramides, dry skin, hydration, moisturizer, skin care, spring, sunburn

    Does stress cause breakouts

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