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How do I know if I'm using the right sunscreen?
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
Using the right sunscreen every day can reduce your risk of developing skin cancer, which is the most common cancer in the United States.
When shopping for sunscreen, your choices can feel overwhelming. You’ll find lotions, sprays, gels, and creams. With so many different SPFs, it can be hard to tell
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Stretch marks: Why they appear and how to get rid of them
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
Stretch marks fade with time; however, treatment may make them less noticeable more quickly.
What exactly is a stretch mark?
A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly. The abrupt change causes the collagen and elastin, which support our skin, to rupture.
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How to find a skin lightener that won't cause serious health problems
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
You can protect your health and your skin by asking your dermatologist to recommend a skin lightener.
A skin lightener can fade — or even clear — dark spots and patches on your skin, but some come with serious health risks.
If your skin lightener contains mercury, it could be damaging your kidneys
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What can treat large facial pores?
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
With the right skin care, you can make pores less noticeable.
When you look in the mirror, do you feel that your skin would look more attractive if you could shrink those large pores? There’s actually a lot you can do to make pores less noticeable. Much of this, you can do on your own.
Here’s
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Caring for your skin in menopause
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
You can do something about the changes to your skin and hair that occur in menopause.
Menopause, which officially begins one year after your last period, can bring with it some noticeable changes to your skin and hair. As hormone levels plummet, your skin can become dry, slack, and thin. You may notice
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Wrinkle Remedies
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
Reduce the signs of aging by following these tips from dermatologists.
Wear sunscreen every day since the sun’s rays can accelerate signs of aging. Use a sunscreen or facial moisturizer that offers broad-spectrum protection and has an SPF of at least 30. Be sure to apply sunscreen to all skin
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Skin Care on a Budget
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
Keeping your skin healthy and looking its best doesn't necessarily mean breaking the bank if you follow these practical tips from leading dermatologists:
Cleanse, treat, and prevent. Don't let a 12-hour period go by without using some sort of treatment or product on your skin (sunscreen counts).
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Skin Self-Exam: How to Do
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
Anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of skin color. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. When caught early, skin cancer is highly treatable.
You can detect skin cancer early by following dermatologists’ tips for checking your skin.
If you notice
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Preventing skin conditions in athletes
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
Athletes are at an increased risk of skin infections, which can have serious consequences. To help prevent infections, athletes, coaches and athletic trainers can follow these tips from dermatologists:
Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage until healed. A cut or scrape weakens the
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How to Treat Hives in Children
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
Has your child broken out in an itchy rash? If so, it could be a case of hives. Fortunately, hives are usually harmless and temporary. Common symptoms of hives include slightly raised, pink or red areas on the skin; welts that occur alone, in a group, or connect over a large area; and skin swelling that
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How to Treat Shingles
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
If you have ever had chickenpox, or been vaccinated for it, you are at risk for getting shingles – a painful, blistering rash. This is because after the chickenpox clears, the virus stays in the body. If the virus reactivates, or wakes up, you could get shingles.
Although shingles is much less contagious
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How to Shave
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
Shaving can be a challenge for both men and women. Here are dermatologists’ tips to help you get a clean shave:
Before you shave, wet your skin and hair to soften it. Taking a shower or bath is a great way to soften your hair.
Next, apply a shaving cream or gel.
Be sure to shave
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How to care for tattooed skin
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
More and more patients are asking their dermatologists for skin care tips that will keep a tattoo looking its best. Here are some tips from dermatologists for keeping tattooed skin healthy and vibrant:
If your tattooed skin feels dry, apply a water-based lotion or cream to the tattoo. Petroleum-based
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How to Treat Dandruff
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
Dandruff is a common scalp condition in which small pieces of dry skin flake off of the scalp. If you have dark hair or you’re wearing dark colors, you may notice the flakes in your hair or on your shoulders. Dandruff may also make your scalp itch.
Many people believe that dandruff is caused by poor
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How to Treat Diaper Rash
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
Everyone wants a happy, healthy baby, however, babies often experience discomfort from diaper rash – a condition that causes skin underneath the diaper to become red and tender. Help your baby by following dermatologists’ tips to prevent and treat diaper rash at home:
Change dirty diapers as
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Dry skin relief
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Skin, hair, and nail care, Skin care
Dry skin can flake, itch, crack, and even bleed. To help relieve dry skin, dermatologists offer these tips:
Keep baths and showers short. Use warm, not hot water, and a mild cleanser. Gently pat the skin dry.
Apply moisturizer after getting out of the bath or shower. Ointments and creams
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