Get the Facts: Melanoma Skin Cancer
It is estimated that melanoma kills, on average, over 10,000 people in the United States ever year. Understanding what melanoma is and the warning signs, risks, and types will help...
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I was charged for Pathology services – what is that?
Did you recently visit your dermatologist, have a tissue sample taken and later were billed for pathology lab services? You may have questioned what pathology is, why you got billed...
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Treatments for Acne Scarring
There is good news and bad news. The bad news is there’s no magic ingredient to make acne scars completely disappear. The good news, however, is there are safe and...
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9 Ways You May Be Making Your Acne Worse
As many as 60 million Americans develop acne each year. You may think you are trying everything you can to fight off acne, but it’s the little things that add...
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4 Reasons to Change Your Skincare Routine
With every season comes change, and that change should include your skincare routine. The care your skin needs in winter differs from the care it requires in summer. Gone are...
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The Stress Effect – How Stress Impacts Skin Health
Yes, stress can be the reason you are seeing a decline in your overall skin health. Mild forms of stress have little impact on the body, but when you experience...
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Botox 101: Everything You Need to Know
Have you heard someone mention they recently got Botox, but have no clue what it is? You’ve landed at the right spot if you want to learn more: What is...
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The Role Water Plays in Skin Health
While drinking more water is no magic bullet, increasing your water intake will have a positive impact on your overall skin health – after all your skin contains 64 percent...
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Don’t Leave Your Skin Health to Luck
Are you willing to gamble with your skin health? If you are currently skipping the monthly self-skin check and avoiding your yearly skin cancer screening then you are officially a...
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The Smoking Effect: How Cigarettes Make You Age Faster
Yes, cigarettes are making you age faster. When it comes to convincing smokers to quit, warning of health dangers is commonplace... but one effect that is not commonly discussed is...
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