Is That Acne, or Is Your Skin ‘Purging’?
When a breakout is actually the sign of a new skincare product doing its job.
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Rethinking Your Ink? What To Know About Tattoo Removal
The tattoo removal business is booming. Here's what to know before saying goodbye to your ink.
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This Sun Allergy Is More Common Than You Might Think
Polymorphous light eruption looks like a sunburn, but it's actually an allergy to sunlight.
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Is ‘Quarantine Skin’ a Thing?
Experts say our new reality may be to blame for the reemergence of rosacea, eczema, acne, atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions.
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When a Selfie Can Replace an Office Visit
Teledermatology is on the rise. Here's what to know.
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Should You Get Dermatological Photography?
Total-body photography documents all the moles on your skin to help doctors keep track of changes over time.
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Will CBD Save Our Skin, or Is It Just Snake Oil?
CBD is showing up in all our skincare products, but the hype and the science don't line up.
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How to Prepare for a Dermatologist Appointment
What to do and know before your next derm consultation or skin screening.
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