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When You Should See Your Doctor for a Sunburn

June 17, 2017

Occasionally, the most severe sunburns will require medical attention. Learn when it's time to seek care for your burn. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Skin Care

Tagged with: featured post, mobile featured, skin care, sunburn, urgent care

Article - 2 Minute Read

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

Article - 2 Minute Read

Sunburn or Sun Poisoning? Tell the Difference

July 29, 2016

Learn how to tell the difference between everyday sunburn and more serious sun poisoning with this guide to common symptoms. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: rash, severe sunburn, sun poisoning, sun rash, sunburn

Article - 4 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

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Infographic: Colors of the Eye

September 14, 2014

Learn more about eye color, what determines it, and medical conditions that affect it with this cool infographic from the UPMC Eye Center. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center

Categorized as: Eye Health

Tagged with: allergies, cirrhosis, infection, infographic, iris, sunburn

Article - 3 Minute Read

7 Cycling Tips to Help You Bike Like a Pro

July 4, 2014

UPMC's Sports Medicine team presents seven simple tips to prepare your body for cycling -- and how to stay safe while training for an event. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: bicycling, cycling, exercise, fitness, helmet, hydration, safety equipment, sports medicine, sunburn

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Selecting the Best Sunglasses

June 26, 2014

Learn about the differences between common types of sunglasses and pick up our recommendations to help you choose the best pair for your lifestyle. Learn More

Categorized as: Eye Health

Tagged with: cornea, macular degeneration, photokeratitis, polarized lenses, Scott Drexler, sunburn, sunglasses, surgery cataract, UPMC Eye Center

Article - 3 Minute Read

Sun Poisoning Dangers: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

June 4, 2014

Learn more about the symptoms of sun poisoning, how to prevent it, how to treat it, and when you should seek medical care for it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Safety

Tagged with: featured posts, mobile featured, pmle, polymorphous light eruption, skin cancer, sun, sun poisoning, sunburn, UV light

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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