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Oct

Skin Cancer Facts With Dr. Connolly

If you've been layered up in heavy clothes all winter, you may not think to give your skin a good scan. Or maybe you have, and you’ve noticed a warty growth that is big, ugly and bleeds when you pick it.Take a deep breath and relax, says Dr. Brian Connolly, MD, FAAD...

Oct

How Birth Control Affects the Skin

If you're a teenager or a woman in perimenopause, you’re likely dealing with a host of symptoms related to fluctuating hormones. You might have sought help from your doctor or been prescribed birth control to improve acne, PMS symptoms, and other health concerns. Or...

Oct

How to Protect Skin from Winter Conditions

Winter skin conditions are problematic for many, especially those with eczema and psoriasis. The cold, dry air robs the skin of moisture, and shorter days can cause flare-ups and plaques to worsen due to less time in the sun. While many people enjoy hitting the ski slopes or pic...

Oct

Know your Coverage: Dermatology and Health Insurance

Understanding dermatology and health insurance may seem complicated. Yet, your skin journeys with you throughout life and many people avoid or overlook going to the dermatologist because they don't know if their health insurance will cover it.Sure, a yearly skin cancer sc...

Oct

5 Skin Care Resolutions For The New Year

If 2020 taught us anything, it's that less is more, there is beauty in simplicity, and video calls don’t mask our flaws. In an era of airbrushing and photo apps, authenticity always wins. Sometimes you have to go back to the basics of self-care. The same goes for tak...

Oct

Eat The Rainbow For Better Skin – Skin-Smart Nutrition

'Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry. But that doesn’t mean you have to blow your diet, puff up like the Pillsbury Doughboy, or risk an eczema flare due to poor food choices.If you’re looking for ways to support clear, radiant skin, it may be as simple...

Oct

Skin Gratitude: Affirm your way to clearer skin

Skin gratitude is a new skin trend that promotes giving thanks for your skin: blemishes, birthmarks, brown spots, and all. The idea behind positive psychology has finally reached beauty influencers and brands. But it's also backed by science. Studies show that gratitude is...

Oct

National Healthy Skin Month – Good Skin Care Tips

November is National Healthy Skin Month, making it a great time to give your skin a good self-scan or schedule an annual visit to the dermatologist. Not only is your skin your body's largest organ, but your skin also reveals a lot about your overall health and works hard o...

Oct

Psoriasis: It’s More Than Just A Skin Thing

On the surface, psoriasis may seem like an easy skin condition to treat. Head to the dermatologist and get a cream, right? It's actually more complicated.It is not a dangerous skin condition, but it can be embarrassing and takes some effort to manage. Psoriasis, like ecze...

Oct

What You Need To Know About Atopic Dermatitis (eczema)

Red and itchy skin is a hallmark of atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema. Atopic dermatitis typically begins in childhood and can come and go throughout a person's life. If you are one of the millions affected, you must learn to manage flare-ups and accompanyi...

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