Category: Skin Care

teenage with with skin-care face mask on her face takes a selfie with her phone

February 10, 2025

3 Tips for Viewing Skin Care Content on Social Media

Think twice before taking an influencer’s recommendation.

Dermatology, Skin Care

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close-up view of a woman holding her right hand in her left, to display her fingernails

January 31, 2025

What Your Nails Can Tell You About Your Health

Your dermatologist can help you figure out what’s normal and what’s not.

Dermatology, Skin Care

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A mom puts sunscreen on her son's face while they stand at the beach

August 27, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Sunscreen

A UNC Health dermatologist demystifies the sunscreen aisle.

Medical Tips, Skin Care

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Woman pulls back sleeve to look at a mole on her shoulder

August 9, 2024

Why Do I Have All These Moles?

Skin moles are common and usually harmless but need to be monitored.

Dermatology, Skin Care, Skin Conditions

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Woman walking in the woods spraying bug spray on her legs.

June 19, 2023

Treating Summer Bug Bites

Here’s what to do when what’s bugging you is biting you.

Children's Health, Family Medicine, Skin Care

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Close up view of a man scratching his elbow, which has psoriasis on it

October 26, 2022

Psoriasis Is Treatable and Not Contagious

Misconceptions about this common skin condition can leave patients depressed and isolated.

Dermatology, Skin Conditions

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Young female in the bathroom looking in the mirror and taking care of her facial skin.

January 20, 2021

6 Tips for Battling ‘Maskne’

We know one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is to wear a mask. But doing so may have one unintended consequence—mask-related acne, often called maskne. These tiny bumps around the mouth, nose and eyes are a common side effect that is usually the result of clogged…

Skin Care

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Young woman looks into mirror, focused on a blemish on her cheek

October 23, 2020

HS 101: What You Need to Know About Hidradenitis Suppurativa

This painful skin condition that causes abscesses can be treated.

Skin Care, Skin Conditions

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woman sitting at makeup mirror, holding lipstick and looking pensive

July 7, 2020

How Healthy Is Your Makeup?

Take these steps to avoid infections and acne.

Skin Care

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close-up picture of middle-aged woman's mouth

March 16, 2020

Blisters on the Skin Not Healing? It Could Be Pemphigus

This autoimmune condition is treatable, but it can be serious.

Skin Conditions

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person itching his forearm

December 2, 2019

Four Things to Know About Eczema

This itchy skin condition mostly affects children but happens to adults, too.

Children's Health, Skin Care, Skin Conditions

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An illustration of a comb with hair tangled around it.

July 10, 2019

Help for People with Sudden, Significant Hair Loss

Learn more about recognizing and treating alopecia areata.

Dermatology, Health

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