As skin conditions go, moles are relatively common. Some people are born with these dark-colored bumps; others develop them later on. Depending on the situation, your dermatologist may recommend mole removal, or a patient may request to have it done for a variety of reasons. Mole removal is a fairly standard procedure, and it is […]
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When most of us think about winter, we think about the holidays, and perhaps festive drinks and tasty cookies. For many people, however, winter doesn’t just bring tidings of good cheer. It also brings seriously dry skin. Putting your best face forward at holiday gatherings and looking great in family photos can be tough when
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You probably already know how important sun protection is for the health and appearance of your skin. But you may not realize that it’s not enough to be vigilant only when the sun’s out. One of the most persistent myths about sun protection is that you don’t need to worry about covering your skin when
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According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, there are more new cases of skin cancer each year than there are combined cases of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer. Perhaps even more alarming is the fact that more people have had skin cancer over the last 30 years than every other type of cancer combined. Skin
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Even though you’ve traded in sandals for fall boots and are gearing up for turkey day, fall isn’t about all things beautiful. In fact, if you have eczema or are prone to dry, itchy skin, these colder months might be your dreaded enemy. Rather than spending your Thanksgiving feeling itchy and uncomfortable, combat the dryness
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Long after acne clears up, you could still be plagued with lingering acne scars. Depending on your acne treatment and the type of acne you once had, your skin may be marked with different types of scarring. Whatever type of scars you have, though, there is an acne scar treatment that will remedy or even
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You may screen the movies your kids watch, spend too much time staring at your computer screen, but do you know what to look for in a different type of screen? Sunscreen? Even though it’s easy to reach for just about any bottle of sunscreen that you see on the drugstore shelf, there are a
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With summer here, you likely have more than a few plans to spend your days outside basking in the warm sun. And although a little Vitamin D is good for your skin and overall health, nothing is quite as bad for your skin as too much sun. To help you keep your skin protected all
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