Category: Skin Care

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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Illustration of inflamed forearm.

June 17, 2019

How to Treat a Sunburn at Home

Dealing with red, inflamed skin? Try these remedies and learn when to call your doctor.

Dermatology, Health, Skin Cancer, Skin Care

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dermatologist looking at child patient's face

May 20, 2019

Should You Be Screened for Skin Cancer?

What to do if you have an increased risk for developing skin cancer.

Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Skin Care

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cartoon of woman applying lotion and lip balm

January 9, 2019

6 Tips for Winter Skin Care

Dermatologist offers advice for tackling dry skin this winter.

Dermatology, Skin Care

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lightning strike in the night sky

August 8, 2018

7 Ways You Could Burn This Summer, Other Than in the Sun

Wearing sunscreen is important, but it won’t protect you from these other dangers.

Burn Care, Medical Tips

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