The Importance of Skin Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S.? It’s estimated that nearly 9,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with skin
Category: Dermatology
What Does Skin Cancer Look Like?
Skin cancer sounds straightforward: it’s an abnormal growth of cells. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation: 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. More than
Breakouts and Red Skin? Could Be Rosacea
How to Tackle the Skin Condition Affecting Millions Hundreds of millions of people worldwide suffer from a skin condition called rosacea – as many as 415 million, according to
The Removal Guide: How to Get Glue, Dye, and Marker Off Your Skin
You know the saying “life happens”? Well, sometimes life happens to leave a mess on your skin! From superglue to permanent markers to hair dye, sometimes those useful products end
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
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