No matter what color your skin is, if you’re exposed to the sun, there’s a possibility that you can get skin cancer. Here’s what a dermatologist wants you to know.
What the Heck Is Hell’s Itch?
Feel like fire ants are biting you under your skin? You could have a type of sunburn called “hell’s itch.” Dermatologist Melissa Piliang, MD, explains.
7 Sunscreen Tips — Especially for Outdoor + Sports Lovers
If you’re into outdoor sports, you need some special advice to help protect your skin from sun damage. A dermatologist explains how to use sunscreen and other protections the right way.
Can Your Hair Protect Your Scalp From Skin Cancer?
Discover the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, The Short Answer. Dermatologist Alok Vij, MD, answers this one about whether hair offers protection against skin cancer.
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What’s Better at the Beach: Sunscreen or an Umbrella?
If you’re heading to the beach for a spring vacation get-away, you might be tempted to seek shade under a beach umbrella and forego the sunscreen. But a new study says that shade from a beach umbrella provides less effective sun protection than a high-SPF sunscreen.
Does Your Child Have a Heat Rash? Cool It Down — Here’s How
You might associate heat rash with babies. But warmer temps put active kids at a higher risk for developing heat rash, too. Find out what you need to know about preventing and treating heat rash, or “prickly heat” as it’s sometimes called.
Kids’ Sun Protection at Every Age (Infographic)
Follow these tips from Joan Tamburro, DO, to protect your kids’ skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays as they grow.
Your Warm-Weather Guide To Keeping Beautiful and Healthy
Temperatures rising outside can mean a lot of change in your beauty routine. It’s time to tune up your toenails and feet, buy a new sunhat and get serious about shaving and protecting your skin from the sun.
Why You Need to Safeguard Your Skin During Spring Vacation
Spring is a popular time for many of us to head south on a warm-weather vacation. If you’ve ever thought about getting a head start on your summer tan during a spring trip, know that it comes with a price.
How You Can Keep Your Skin Looking Its Best
Who doesn’t want beautiful skin? Lovely, luminous skin makes you glow and helps you to look healthy and full of vitality. Here is our guide to keep your skin looking its best.
