Skin Cancer Prevention & Treatment
More than 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed and nearly half of all cancer deaths in the U.S. can be attributed to preventable causes, according to the American Association for
Category: Dermatology
10 Minutes Can Save Your Life: Self-Skin Exams
Let’s be blunt about the bad news: nearly 20 Americans die from melanoma every day. It can appear without warning. It spreads to lymph nodes and internal organs. It can
Which Laser is Right for You? A Guide to Lasers
It’s a tradition: in the new calendar year, we inevitably think about how to renew ourselves. Whether it’s what we eat, what we wear, or even a new career, January
Winter Skin Issues: Tips for Taking Care of Dry Skin
When we think winter, we think “cold.” True, and winter air is also drier, which we can’t always feel – but our skin does! “As the temperature outside drops and
Do Natural Remedies for Eczema Add Irritation or Alleviate the Itch?
Eczema (pronounced EK-suh-muh) is hard to spell and even harder to live with. The National Eczema Association describes it as “an inflammatory skin condition that causes itchiness, dry skin, rashes,
Control What You Can for Healthy Skin at Any Age
Did you know there’s an entire month focused on healthy aging? September has been “Healthy Aging Month” since 1992 (check out this fun timeline). When you look for information on
Banish Acne from Going Back to School
As if back-to-school shopping wasn’t enough to tackle for our kids – what’s popular, what fits, what’s on sale? – you may be dealing with a teenager who’s suddenly convinced
Psoriasis: A Skin Condition That’s More Than Skin-Deep
Do any of these (somewhat unusual) names sound familiar to you? Humira, Stelara, Cosentyx, Embrel and Otezla? It’s probably because you’ve seen ads for them. With so many commercials (and
Does Blocking Sun from Skin Prevent Vitamin D?
We’ve all heard so many stories about Vitamin D. If you live in a sunny climate you’re getting enough OR you can’t get enough so you have to take supplements
Sunscreen Facts: Take Our Better Blocker Quiz
You know that sunscreen is a must to protect against cancer and premature aging. You might even know that combining it with a topical antioxidant boosts your benefits. But do
