Why Some Skin Conditions Don’t Respond to Over-the-Counter Treatment
Travel down the skincare aisle at the local pharmacy and you’ll be faced with countless creams, salves, lotions, and potions. Those bottles and tubes are a practical first step for...
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Dermatologist-Recommended Products for Sunburn Relief
Let’s face it: Sunburn happens. A long day outdoors, a missed reapplication of sunscreen, and unexpected UV exposure are all things we’ve experienced during the summer months. While it might...
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Why Dermatologists Do Biopsies: What We Wish Every Patient Knew Before They Worried
There's a particular silence that often falls after a dermatologist says the word biopsy. Patients sometimes describe it as a kind of ringing in the ears, a sudden distance from...
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When Skin Problems Are Actually Signs of Internal Disease
Health is a complicated matter, and sometimes problems in one part of your body show up as symptoms in another part. Or, an illness in your whole body only shows...
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How to Know When a Skin Issue Is Urgent vs. Safe to Watch
There’s no question that a rash can be really itchy, and most large moles aren’t exactly pretty,but a little discomfort or an undesirable appearance doesn’t always call for medical attention....
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Nutrition, Skin, and Weight Loss: Here’s What You May Be Noticing as the Pounds Fall Off
The foods you consume are directly reflected in the appearance of your skin, with compelling evidence showing that eating the right nutrients can support your skin's ability to heal, maintain...
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GLP-1 Drugs Need Proper Medical Monitoring for Safe and Effective Use
They’re truly everywhere. Oprah’s singing their praises, Serena Williams is shilling them on TV, and social media blasts endless before-and-after ads, all espousing the benefits of GLP-1 medications, which have...
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Healthy Food Choices for Healthy Skin
Here's a scene that plays out in our exam rooms almost daily: a patient pulls out their phone, shows us a screenshot of some influencer's "skin-clearing smoothie," and asks, "Will...
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Aging, Region by Region: How Different Areas of Your Skin Tells Different Stories
We tend to talk about skin aging as if it’s a single story with one timeline, one set of rules, one solution. A wrinkle is a wrinkle, sagging is sagging,...
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How Air Quality Impacts Your Skin More Than You Think—And What to Do About It
For many of us, checking the weather forecast also includes a glance at the air quality index, especially if we suffer from seasonal allergies or respiratory issues. But the same...
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