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What to expect at a skin cancer screening

webIf the screening is in a private setting, a full-body screening can be provided if you desire. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends full-body …

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How to care for your skin in your 60s and 70s

webWhen you bathe, keep it short. Take a 5- to 10-minute bath or shower. Pat water gently from your skin after bathing, but leave a bit of water on your skin. Having …

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Where to find accurate online health information

webLook for one of the following: 1) References on the page, which tell you the sources for the information, or 2) Information that tells you the source is an expert on the subject like a …

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Heart disease: 12 warning signs that appear on your skin

webMedical name: Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome (another name for Kawasaki disease) Other signs that appear on the skin and can be a warning sign of heart disease, include: …

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Psoriasis: Diagnosis and treatment

webApproved to treat adults and children, this psoriasis cream is used to treat mild, moderate, or severe disease. While many medications applied to the skin can treat …

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Skin Healthy Magazine

webSummer 2022. Learn expert tips for healthy skin in the summer and year-round, including dermatologists’ sun protection checklist and detecting skin cancer in all skin tones. Winter …

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Acne: Diagnosis and treatment

webThe FDA has approved three antibiotics to treat acne. All are approved to treat acne in patients nine years of age and older. FDA-approved antibiotics to treat acne: …

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Hair loss: Diagnosis and treatment

webImages Images 1 and 2: Getty Images. Image 3: Property of the American Academy of Dermatology, A to Z Video Series. Image 4: Image used with permission of Journal of …

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Tips for healthy nails

webHere are dermatologists’ tips for keeping your nails healthy: Keep nails clean and dry. Cut nails straight across. Use sharp nail scissors or clippers. Round the nails slightly at the …

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November is National Healthy Skin Month®

webThe American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) designates each November as National Healthy Skin Month. It’s a time to pay attention to your skin, learn about skin care, and …

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Tips for healthy hair

webConcentrate shampoo on the scalp. When washing your hair, concentrate on cleaning primarily the scalp, rather than washing the entire length of hair. Washing only your hair …

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10 surprising facts about indoor tanning

webIndoor tanning can increase the risk of developing the two most common types of skin cancer — squamous cell carcinoma by 58% and basal cell carcinoma by 24%. 1 Using …

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Hair loss: Who gets and causes

webBeing slowly poisoned can lead to hair loss. Poisons that can cause hair loss include arsenic, thallium, mercury, and lithium. If you ingest a large amount of warfarin, which is found in …

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Skin care tips dermatologists use

webKeep your hands off your face. Whenever you touch your face, you transfer dirt, germs, and oil from your hands to your face. Do your best to leave your skin alone throughout the …

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12 nail changes a dermatologist should examine

webA fungal infection. Psoriasis. Injury from an aggressive manicure. Injury form cleaning under your nails with a sharp object. A dermatologist should examine any nail that’s lifting up. …

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10 reasons your face is red

webMany things can turn our faces red, including sunburn, acne, and hot flashes. Here are 10 less obvious reasons for seeing a red face when you look in the mirror. Seborrheic …

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Just diagnosed with rosacea

webHere are 8 tips that dermatologist give their patients with rosacea to help them control the condition and feel more comfortable. Pay attention to your eyes. If you do nothing else, …

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6 curly hair care tips from dermatologists

webWork in sections to make detangling easier. Avoid brushing your hair while it is dry to prevent your hair from breaking and frizzing. Make sure to detangle while …

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