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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.

Person with a bad sunburn on parts of their body while at the beach
May 21, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

8 Hot Tips for Sunburn Relief

A cool shower, aloe vera gel, anti-itch treatments and cool compresses can provide fast sunburn relief

Beach chair on sunny beach, with umbrella and bottles of SPF
May 20, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

What the SPF in Your Sunscreen Means

SPF stands for ‘sun protection factor’ — it’s a measure of how much protection you’re getting before a sunburn is possible

Hair in a shower drain
May 19, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

Here’s Why Your Hair Falls Out in the Shower

It’s normal to lose around 50 to 150 strands per day to routine hair shedding

Olive oil being poured into small glass bowl from glass oil dispenser, with whole olives on table
May 6, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

4 Benefits of Olive Oil for Skin

Olive oil works as a skin moisturizer, but it’s not right for everyone

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Person with sunburn, sweating, with dizzy stars around head
April 30, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

What Is Sun Poisoning?

This ‘poisoning’ is actually a severe sunburn that seems similar to an allergic reaction

Half moons, or lunulae, on fingernails
April 29, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

What Do the Half Moons on Your Nails Mean?

Lunulae are the visible part of your nail matrix and typically carry very little cause for concern

Scabs on a scalp with hair
April 29, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

14 Reasons You Have Scabs on Your Scalp

Injury, itching, inflammation and irritants can all lead to scabs on your scalp

Person washing their long hair in the shower
April 29, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

How often you lather up your locks can depend on various factors, like hair type, age and ethnicity

Person cleaning their belly button with a cotton swab
April 28, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

The Ins and Outs of Cleaning Your Dirty Belly Button

Make sure you’re being gentle and using a fragrance-free, mild soap to clean your belly button

Shingles outbreak on shoulders
April 23, 2025/Infectious Disease

Recurrent Shingles: How It Happens and Who’s at Risk

If you have a weakened immune system, your risk for getting shingles a second or third time increases

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