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Skin Care & Beauty

Beauty is more than skin deep. But having healthy skin, hair and nails is still important. Our dermatologists, allergists and other medical experts offer tips and tricks to reduce acne and signs of aging, protect against skin cancer, address chronic conditions and more.

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August 27, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

Yes, Your Sunscreen Can Expire

You know it’s not good if you’ve been holding onto it for more than three years or if it’s changed in color, consistency or smell

Clean sheets hanging out of dryer
August 15, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

How Often You Should Wash Your Sheets

You’re sharing your sheets with dust mites, bacteria and lots of dead skin, so you’ll want to keep your bedding fresh

Many pimples on a forehead
August 14, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

How To Avoid Sweat Pimples Year-Round

Wear light, breathable clothing, shower after you exercise and change your sheets regularly

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August 8, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

Are You Allergic to Your Laundry Detergent?

You may notice itching, redness and swelling after wearing or using laundered items

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August 5, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

Learn How To Get a Smooth Shave Every Time

Soften your skin with warm water and shaving cream before shaving with the grain of the hair

Hands parting hair at top of head, showing gray hairs growing in
July 25, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

What Causes Gray Hair?

Age is the most likely reason for typical graying, but premature graying may be caused by stress, diet, smoking or autoimmune disease

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July 18, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

The Health Warnings Hidden in Your Fingernails

Color, texture or shape changes may signal a larger medical issue

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July 17, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

Does Powder Sunscreen Work?

The convenient option is good for touch-ups, but it shouldn’t replace your traditional sunscreen

Spider veins on nose and cheeks of a face
July 17, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

How Can I Get Rid of Spider Veins on My Face?

At-home options aren’t your best bet — instead, consider noninvasive laser treatments with a dermatologist

Person with a flushed face drinking a glass of wine
July 16, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

Here’s Why You Get an Alcohol Flush Reaction Every Time You Drink

An enzyme deficiency or rosacea are potential causes of alcohol flush

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