In honor of UV Safety Awareness Month, we’re devoting the entire month of July to shedding light on ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This week, we’re diving into what UV radiation is...

If You've had Chickenpox, You're at Risk for Shingles You may vaguely remember having chickenpox as a child – if not the itchy, blistery rash, perhaps wearing mittens all day...

Acne Awareness Month Whether you call them zits, blemishes or carbuncles; acne by any name makes it difficult to put your best face forward. Basically, it’s an inflammatory skin condition...

What Makes Men’s Skin So Unique? Whether psychology or physiology, scientists have long been interested in the differences between men and women. Dermatology is no different. There are significant, if...

10 Facts About Sunscreen In the immortal words of every dermatologist anywhere, ever and Baz Luhrmann, “Wear sunscreen.” (It’s OK if you don’t remember that song. Even people who do...

Find it. Treat it. Beat it. A Guide to Melanoma Self-Screening The earlier you can find cancer, the better your odds are to beat it – and it’s no different...

Whether she’s mama, mommy or just plain ma, mothers are special creatures deserving of respect. From the endearingly practical “never pay retail” to the slow-burning wisdom of “never change who...

Rash Decisions: When to See Your Dermatologist Whether uncomfortable or unsightly, a skin rash can be alarming. Some can be easily treated with over-the-counter remedies, while others may be a...

The Skinny on Skin Cancer Your skin is more than just a pretty wrapper. It serves as the first and best defense against everything from dangerous UV radiation to harmful...

What to Do When Seasonal Allergies Act Up The snow is melting. Flowers are blooming. And your face is a becoming a puffy, runny, itchy disaster. Goodbye winter; hello allergy...