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We’ve Got You Covered: UV Protection Products
Read More: We’ve Got You Covered: UV Protection ProductsJuly is UV Safety Awareness Month. Stars — they’re just like us! Take the sun, for example. The fiery ball in the sky is 4.6 billion years old — that’s middle age in star years. And the sun is responsible for keeping all the plants, comets and asteroids from spinning out of control. Sound familiar?…
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What Is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)?
Read More: What Is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)?+ Infographic text Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is the medical term for hives that: Have no known cause Last a long time Chronic = Lasts for 6 weeks or longer Spontaneous = No obvious cause or trigger Urticaria = Red and itchy raised welts or patches on the skin (hives) What causes CSU? When your…
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More than Just Skin Deep: The Impacts of Living with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Read More: More than Just Skin Deep: The Impacts of Living with Chronic Spontaneous UrticariaChronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) are kind of like your least favorite aunt. They show up unannounced and stay well past their welcome. These red, itchy welts have no obvious cause and last for 6 weeks or longer. And the effects of the continuous itching caused by CSU go far beyond just your skin. Living with…
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Managing Chronic Hives That Come Out of Nowhere
Read More: Managing Chronic Hives That Come Out of NowhereChronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), hives (urticaria) that last 6 weeks or longer (chronic) and have an unknown cause (spontaneous), can have a significant impact on your life. The itchy hives can make you feel self-conscious. They can make it hard to sleep, leading to fatigue, and can make you irritable and depressed, leading to issues…
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5 TikTok Health Trends: Heart or Hype?
Read More: 5 TikTok Health Trends: Heart or Hype?Welcome to the trend zone, friends. If you’re reading this, you’ve successfully scrolled away from social media to read about social media. Very meta, very demure. It’s true that social media is now a big part of everyday life for most of us. The amount of people on social platforms has doubled since 2017 with…
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The Castor Oil Craze: Your Grandma’s Favorite Elixir is Back
Read More: The Castor Oil Craze: Your Grandma’s Favorite Elixir is BackCastor oil has been in medicine bags and beauty routines since ancient Egypt wasn’t ancient — but now, it’s having a big moment on social media. TikTok and Instagram are full of people swearing it can clear up skin to boost hair growth, fix bloating or even remove toxins by pouring it into your belly…
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I Thought I Was Too Young to Get Melanoma
Read More: I Thought I Was Too Young to Get MelanomaAs told to Jacquelyne Froeber May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. How many days a year do you think you were tanning?” my oncologist asked me. I fidgeted in my seat. Should I tell him the truth? “Maybe 300,” I said rounding down. He nearly fell out of his chair. I didn’t blame him. I…
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Don’t Skip the Sunscreen!
Read More: Don’t Skip the Sunscreen!When was the last time you thanked your skin for everything it does for you? Your body’s largest organ is your greatest protector. Your skin also regulates body temperature, shields you from dangerous germs and provides sensation among other important things. Despite your skin’s crucial role in life, we’re not doing everything we can to…
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10 Expert Tips to Keep Your Skin Healthy in the Winter
Read More: 10 Expert Tips to Keep Your Skin Healthy in the WinterWinter is here and it’s time to enjoy all of the cold-weather activities you can only do this time of year. But before you venture outdoors, remember that winter is an environmental vampire that’s constantly sucking the life out of your skin. It sounds dramatic, but it’s also science: Cold air holds less moisture, which…
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Monica and the Melanoma Check
Read More: Monica and the Melanoma CheckMedically reviewed by Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, NAP-BC, DCNO + Comic text Image Dialogue Two Black women (Monica and Brandi) are sitting at a table at an outdoor cafe having lunch together and chatting. Monica: What are you going to wear to Stacey’s party next month? Brandi: Probably a black dress. The one with the —…
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Should You Make Your Own Skincare Products?
Read More: Should You Make Your Own Skincare Products?Apple pie. Chocolate chip cookies. Spaghetti sauce. All of these things become instantly more attractive when you add the word “homemade.” But what about face lotion, masks and toners? Homemade skincare products have been gaining popularity online as less expensive and more natural alternatives to store-bought creams. A quick search for DIY skincare turns up…
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Cómo examinar tu piel para detectar cáncer si tienes un tono de piel más oscuro
Read More: Cómo examinar tu piel para detectar cáncer si tienes un tono de piel más oscuroEnglish La revisión médica de este documento la hizo Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP, FAANP + Infographic text El cáncer de piel es el tipo más frecuente de cáncer en EE.UU. Las personas con tonos más oscuros de piel pueden desarrollar melanoma El melanoma, un tipo de cáncer de piel, usualmente lo causa la…
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How to Conduct a Skin Cancer Self-Exam If You Have a Darker Skin Tone
Read More: How to Conduct a Skin Cancer Self-Exam If You Have a Darker Skin ToneMedically reviewed by Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP, FAANP + Infographic text Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. People with darker skin tones can get melanoma Melanoma — a type of skin cancer — usually comes from exposure to the sun, but not always. Melanoma in people of color…
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The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding Melanoma with Dr. Janiene Luke
Read More: The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding Melanoma with Dr. Janiene LukeWe partnered with The Great Girlfriends Show to answer some important questions about melanoma. Expert guest, Dr. Janiene Luke, answers some common questions: What Is Melanoma and How Common Is It? Do Melanoma Symptoms Appear the Same for Everyone? Does Surgery to Remove Skin Cancer Leave Permanent Scars? What Is Genetic Tumor Testing and Should…
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Melanoma Rates Are Rising. How Can You Protect Yourself?
Read More: Melanoma Rates Are Rising. How Can You Protect Yourself?In the 1970s and ’80s, the smell of piña coladas wafted through the ocean breeze at every U.S. beach. In the summers before the invention of spray-canned sunscreen, my friends and I basted ourselves with tropical-fruit-scented tanning oils in a quest for the perfect tan. We felt smugly confident we were responsibly protecting our skin…
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Should You Give the Green Light to Red Light Therapy?
Read More: Should You Give the Green Light to Red Light Therapy?I don’t know Katy Perry personally, but I saw her show in Las Vegas and her skin looked amazing. It was so luminous, I almost didn’t notice her iconic whipped-cream-canister bra because I couldn’t stop staring at her face. I know celebrities are not just like us, and it takes a lot of talented people…
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5 Items You Need to Have Fun in the Sun
Read More: 5 Items You Need to Have Fun in the SunMay 6, 2024, is Melanoma Monday and May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. With summer right around the corner, many of us are ready to soak up some sun. But it’s important to remember to protect your skin whenever you step outside. Most cases of melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — are…
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I Grew Up Thinking I Was Immune to Skin Cancer Based on My Ethnicity. I Was Wrong.
Read More: I Grew Up Thinking I Was Immune to Skin Cancer Based on My Ethnicity. I Was Wrong.As told to Nicole Audrey Spector I grew up in a family where wearing sunscreen wasn’t talked about and was rarely used. Quite the opposite actually: We doused ourselves in suntan oil and baked in the sun. The more sun, the better! As a Hispanic woman with brown-colored skin, I enjoyed watching my skin shade…
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Crecí pensando que era inmune al cáncer de piel por mi etnia. Estaba equivocada.
Read More: Crecí pensando que era inmune al cáncer de piel por mi etnia. Estaba equivocada.Tal como lo relataron a Nicole Audrey Spector Crecí en una familia en la cual no se hablaba acerca del uso de protectores solares los cuales se utilizaban muy infrecuentemente. De hecho, sucedía lo opuesto: Nos bañábamos en aceite bronceador y dejábamos que el sol nos tueste. ¡Entre más sol, mejor! Puesto que soy una…
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How Psoriasis Affects Your Overall Well-Being
Read More: How Psoriasis Affects Your Overall Well-BeingMore than 7.5 million people in the United States live with psoriasis, a skin disease that causes scaly red patches all over the body — including on the face, hands, elbows and knees. Almost 6 out of 10 people with psoriasis have mental health issues such as depression and anxiety related to their disease. One…
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Dermatology Tips for Women of Color
Read More: Dermatology Tips for Women of ColorWe should all love the skin we’re in. While many women have the same goals regarding their skincare — from finding the right moisturizer to managing common skin conditions — women of color can have distinct concerns that aren’t always identified or treated correctly by healthcare providers. We asked Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, FAANP, a…
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The ABCDEs of Spotting Melanoma
Read More: The ABCDEs of Spotting MelanomaMedically reviewed by Elizabeth Liotta, M.D. + Infographic text 1 in 40 women will be affected by melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, in her lifetime. What is melanoma? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can develop anywhere on your body. In white people, melanoma is most common on the face,…
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My Melanoma Was Dismissed as an Inflamed Hair Follicle
Read More: My Melanoma Was Dismissed as an Inflamed Hair FollicleAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector When I first noticed the lump on my bikini line, my instincts told me that something wasn’t right, so I promptly made a doctor’s appointment. I was in college at the time, so the campus health center was the place to go. The doctor examined me and assured me…
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Why Are People of Color More Likely to Die from Skin Cancer?
Read More: Why Are People of Color More Likely to Die from Skin Cancer?When Jacqueline Smith volunteers at events to promote the importance of skin cancer screening, she’ll offer sunscreen to anyone who stops by her table or booth. Smith said she hears, “Nope, I don’t need that,” a lot from people of color. Determined, she offers it again. “Yes, you do,” she says. “You really do. Just…
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Melanoma 101
Read More: Melanoma 101Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Liotta, M.D. Your skin is the largest organ in the body, so it makes sense that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. But did you know that rates of melanoma — the most deadly form of skin cancer — have been on the rise for women? More than…
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How to get skin treatments covered by health insurance
Read More: How to get skin treatments covered by health insuranceYou might think that your healthcare decisions are between you and your healthcare provider (HCP). But your health insurer can have a lot to say about which treatments you can get. When your dermatologist prescribes a treatment for a skin condition, for example, there’s a chance your insurance plan won’t pay for it. Arm yourself…
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How Psoriasis Changes as Women Age
Read More: How Psoriasis Changes as Women Age+ Infographic text The effects of psoriasis change throughout a woman’s lifespan. Many experts think hormones trigger immune system changes in the skin of women with psoriasis, so symptoms may get worse or better at certain times in your life. Here’s what you can expect. Puberty Around ages 7-13, your body starts making sex hormones,…
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What You Need to Know About Vampire Facials
Read More: What You Need to Know About Vampire FacialsAs a fan of all things spooky and strange, as well as skincare-oriented, I was immediately intrigued when I saw the now famous image of Kim Kardashian having a “Vampire Facial” back in 2013. Of course, being that it was Kim Kardashian — a woman not exactly known for her modest expenditures — I didn’t…
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Why Your Lips Are Chapped (and How to Help Them)
Read More: Why Your Lips Are Chapped (and How to Help Them)Cold weather, and dry indoor air. It’s the perfect recipe for chapped lips, which occur when your lips are flaking, scaly, dry, swollen and maybe even cracked or bleeding. You may feel like you’ve tried everything to make them better, but they just keep coming back. Read more to see how to help your chapped…
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Access, Access to health care, Health care, Health disparities, Racial disparities, Skin, Skin health
The Importance of Black Dermatologists: Skin Care Must See Color
Read More: The Importance of Black Dermatologists: Skin Care Must See ColorThe dentist’s office was the last place I expected to be warned about skin cancer. When my hygienist lifted my hair off my ears during a head and neck exam, she noticed a mole that hadn’t been present six months ago. “I’m not an expert on skin conditions, but just to be safe, you might…
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Ask the Expert: Atopic Dermatitis
Read More: Ask the Expert: Atopic DermatitisThis resource has been created with support from AbbVie, Pfizer, Regeneron and Sanofi.
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Options for Treating Atopic Dermatitis
Read More: Options for Treating Atopic DermatitisMedically reviewed by Elizabeth Liotta, M.D. If you suffer from atopic dermatitis (AD), you’re not alone. It’s the most common form of eczema, affecting nearly 16.5 million Americans. Women experience AD more than men, and women between the ages of 15 and 49 are more likely to experience more severe symptoms. Although eczema has no…
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Type 2 Inflammation May Be Contributing to Your Atopic Dermatitis
Read More: Type 2 Inflammation May Be Contributing to Your Atopic DermatitisMedically Reviewed by Dr. Eizabeth Liotta
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It’s a Myth That Sunscreen Prevents Melanoma in People of Color – a Dermatologist Explains
Read More: It’s a Myth That Sunscreen Prevents Melanoma in People of Color – a Dermatologist ExplainsBy Adewole S. Adamson, University of Texas at Austin Melanoma is a potentially deadly form of skin cancer that effects people of every racial and ethnic group. The risk factor most closely linked to developing melanoma is exposure to ultraviolet, or UV, rays from the sun. In fact, sunburns have been associated with doubling one’s…
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Arthritis, Atopic dermatitis, Autoimmune disease, Chronic conditions, Crohn’s, Crohn’s disease, Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin, Skin health
Autoimmune Diseases 101
Read More: Autoimmune Diseases 101It’s probably not surprising that heart disease and cancer are the two most common categories of disease in the United States, but would you believe autoimmune disease comes in at number three? About 8% of Americans have an autoimmune disease, and nearly 80% of them are women. With autoimmune disease, the immune system mistakes part…
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What Is Step Therapy?
Read More: What Is Step Therapy?This resource has been created with support from AbbVie, Pfizer, Regeneron and Sanofi.
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Atopic dermatitis, Eczema, Espanol, Relationships, Sex, Sex & relationships, Sexual health, Skin, Skin health
Qué influencia tiene el eccema en la salud sexual
Read More: Qué influencia tiene el eccema en la salud sexualMariah Woodson, una empresaria de 30 años de Los Ángeles, tuvo que luchar con el eccema (también conocido como dermatitis atópica) desde los 20 años. “¡No bromeo, mis manos y cuello parecían los de un cocodrilo!”, recordó ella. “Siempre dije (bromeando) que si algún hombre me propusiera matrimonio, la apariencia de mis manos haría que…
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Eccema y los niños: Qué pueden hacer los padres para mantener saludables a sus hijos
Read More: Eccema y los niños: Qué pueden hacer los padres para mantener saludables a sus hijosCuando la hija de Laura Fellows tenía apenas 2 meses, esta madre primeriza notó unas manchas ásperas, rojas y resecas en la piel de sus mejillas y atrás de sus rodillas. La piel parecía inflamada y la comezón de su hija no paraba. Afortunadamente, ya tenía agendada una consulta médica mensual para su recién nacida.…
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How Eczema Affects Sexual Health
Read More: How Eczema Affects Sexual HealthMariah Woodson, a 30-year-old business owner in Los Angeles, started battling eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) at the age of 20. “I kid you not — my hands and neck looked like they belonged on a crocodile!” she recalled. “I always (jokingly) said that if a man were to ever propose to me with…
