Are There Real Benefits to ‘Slugging’?
The TikTok trend involves slathering your face in petroleum jelly. Is it effective?
Explainers
Dermatology
Explainers
Your ‘Acne’ Might Actually Be Rosacea
The two skin conditions are commonly mistaken for one another.
Uncategorized
Zocdoc Reports: A Year in Skincare
Zocdoc booking trends point to a rise in Americans seeking preventive and cosmetic care for the body’s biggest organ.
Explainers
What to Expect from a Skin Check
From the moment you take off your crinkly gown, your dermatologist is looking for potential problems you may not be able to spot.
Rounds
Unpacking the Cultural Phenomenon of Pimple Popping
When to turn to a professional and how to do it on your own (if you must).
Voices
Even One Bad Sunburn Can Cause Skin Cancer
The most common skin cancer is also incredibly preventable — if you know the risks.
Scopes
Inside the ‘Baby Botox’ Movement
More and more young people are getting "preventative botox." Experts weigh in on whether it's effective.
Voices
What We Discovered About Our Health in 2021
From mental health to skin care, the research's in.
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