The sound of ringworm is enough to make your skin crawl, but it’s not as creepy (or crawly) as it sounds. Learn how to treat and prevent this common fungal infection.
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Can Eating Too Many Carrots Turn Your Skin Orange?
Ever wonder if there’s any truth to turning orange after eating too many carrots? A dermatologist breaks it down for you.
What Is Cellulite Anyway, and Can I Get Rid of It?
Almost all women get cellulite, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to just live with it. Find out how you can avoid or minimize it.
Buy a Skin Product Made Abroad? Check the Label for Mercury
The FDA recently issued an updated warning for consumers on the importance of avoiding skin creams, beauty and antiseptic soaps and lotions that contain mercury.
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Why Acne Scars Are More Than Skin Deep for Your Teen
Severe acne has the potential to permanently scar your child’s skin. Teens who suffer from severe acne are at risk for psychological effects as well. Should parents intervene?
Is Medication Making Your Skin Sensitive to the Sun?
Common drugs in your medicine cabinet may cause an extreme reaction when you go out in the sun — and sunscreen alone may not be enough to protect your skin. Learn more.
How to Get Rid of Age Spots (or Liver Spots) and Avoid More
Your doctor has told you that those brown spots that appeared suddenly on your skin are nothing to worry about – they are simply age spots. That’s great news. But if you don’t like how they look, here’s expert advice on how you get rid of them and avoid getting more.
6 Secrets That Can Help Solve Your Skin Problems
Your skin is your largest organ — and for many people, a source of worry when things don’t look as they should. Get advice on six common skin conditions.
Want a Smooth, Safe Shave Every Time? Try These 10 Tips
For some of us trying to get a good shave, it can seem like hit or miss. You might wonder why you don’t always get a smooth result. There are some ways to get a smoother, safer shave, says Sondra Powell, manager of Cleveland Clinic’s Aesthetics Program. She says of all the ways to remove … Read More
The Truth About Dry Brushing and What It Does for You
There are a variety of health claims about dry brushing. For those who aren’t familiar with the technique, it involves daily body massage with a dry, stiff-bristled brush.
