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Dark Marks Hate To See Melasyl Coming. Hereโs What It Can Really Do For Hyperpigmentation
Read More: Dark Marks Hate To See Melasyl Coming. Hereโs What It Can Really Do For HyperpigmentationOk ok ok, letโs set one thing straight: thereโs absolutely nothing wrong with having dark spots or hyperpigmentation. It really is what it is. But still, ask my friends and me what our biggest skin concern is, and โhyperpigmentationโ is answered with the kind of conviction usually reserved for the final hymn at Sunday service.…
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Meet The Drop That Changes Everything: Eucerin Launches Its First UV-Serum SPF 50+
Read More: Meet The Drop That Changes Everything: Eucerin Launches Its First UV-Serum SPF 50+For todayโs skincare routine, daily sun protection is no longer up for debate. It is an essential step. Yet even among dedicated skincare enthusiasts, finding an SPF that delivers advanced protection without compromising on texture remains one of beautyโs biggest challenges.ย Too often, high-performance sunscreens feel heavy, leave unwanted shine and white cast or interrupt…
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+ Flipbook text Image Text/Dialogue Holly and her husband are in their bedroom, getting dressed for an evening out. Holly stands in front of the mirror in a dress, frowning. Her arms are covered in red blotches. Holly: I wish we didnโt have to go tonight. I feel so self conscious with these hives all…
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What Is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria??
Read More: What Is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria??+ Flipbook text Hives are red, itchy raised welts or patches on the skin. The medical term for hives is urticaria. What is chronic spontaneous urticaria? Chronic = Lasts for longer than 6 weeks Spontaneous = Happens on its own, without an obvious trigger Urticaria = Hives Why do hives happen? Cells in your body…
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Weโve Got You Covered: UV Protection Products
Read More: Weโve Got You Covered: UV Protection ProductsJuly is UV Safety Awareness Month. Stars โ theyโre just like us! Take the sun, for example. The fiery ball in the sky is 4.6 billion years old โ thatโs 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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A Photo Guide To 20 Types Of Skin Bumps You Might Find On Your Body
Read More: A Photo Guide To 20 Types Of Skin Bumps You Might Find On Your BodyLetโs be real: Youโve probably found yourself staying up late consulting Dr Google about thatย raised skin bumpย that suddenly popped up out of nowhere. Is itย fungal acne? A cyst?ย Skin cancer? And even though most of the time youโre probably making a mountain out of aย bug bite, so to speak, you still want to know whatโs going…
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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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Like an Itch That Couldnโt Be Scratched, My Hives Kept Coming Back
Read More: Like an Itch That Couldnโt Be Scratched, My Hives Kept Coming BackAs told to Erica Rimlinger The hives first appeared when I was in my early 20s, following a trip to the laundromat. Putting on my newly clean clothes, a rash perfectly outlining the shape of my bra and underwear formed. Shocked and incredibly itchy, I called my mom, who guessed I used too much detergent…
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The Risks of Tanning (And Yes, We Mean Sun Exposure Too)
Read More: The Risks of Tanning (And Yes, We Mean Sun Exposure Too)Whether youโre trying to tan or not, the South African sun has decided for you. Itโs been hot โ relentlessly so โ and lately it feels like everyoneโs getting a little sun-kissed by default. A quick coffee run, a lunch break, sitting in trafficโฆ suddenly there are tan lines you definitely didnโt sign up for.…
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The Womenโs Health South Africa Beauty Awards 2026 Submission Guidelines
Read More: The Womenโs Health South Africa Beauty Awards 2026 Submission GuidelinesThink your product has what it takes to earn our coveted WH Beauty Awards stamp? Hereโs everything you need to know to get it on our radar for the WH Beauty Awards 2026. 2024 Winners 2025 Winners The Womenโs Health South Africa Beauty Awards 2026 are officially open. Known for its rigorous, expert-led testing, these…
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Managing Chronicย Hives That Come Out of Nowhere
Read More: Managing Chronicย 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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Can Using Vaginal Estrogen Cream on Your Face Make You Look Younger?
Read More: Can Using Vaginal Estrogen Cream on Your Face Make You Look Younger?No, this isnโt a Goop editorial, but we can see why youโd mistake it for one. The idea of using an estrogen cream, historically used to restore vaginal tissue, on your face isnโt quite as wild sounding as, say, using bee venom to treat scarring, which Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow described as โpretty incredibleโ, but…
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Immunotherapy for Melanoma, Explained
Read More: Immunotherapy for Melanoma, ExplainedMelanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. This is mostly because it spreads more aggressively than other skin cancers. While melanoma represents only 1% of skin cancers, it accounts for a high number of cancer deaths. Because it can grow so quickly, melanoma is difficult to treat effectively once it has spread…
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Types of Melanoma
Read More: Types of Melanoma+ Infographic text Melanoma is a type of cancer that happens when the cells that produce color (melanin) grow out of control.ย Women ages 50โ65 have higher rates of melanoma than men of the same age.ย Melanomas of the Skin Called cutaneous melanomas, melanomas of the skin are the most common. There are several different…
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Managing Atopic Dermatitis in Kids
Read More: Managing Atopic Dermatitis in KidsOctober is Eczema Awareness Month. If your childhood memories include scratching miserably at your itchy skin while an adult gently scolded you to stop or youโd make it worse, youโre far from alone. More than 9.6 million children in the United States are affected by atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes…
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Dermatologists Say You Should Never Combine These Skincare Ingredients
Read More: Dermatologists Say You Should Never Combine These Skincare IngredientsIn the current world of beauty, itโs easy to get carried away by all the trends and information available. The desire to lather on every science-backed serum, cream and exfoliating acid to achieve a supple, smooth and even-toned complexion is understandably strong. But as weโve spent more and more time talking to dermatologists, one thing…
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Metastatic Melanoma 101
Read More: Metastatic Melanoma 101Sun screen, big hats, UPF clothing โ you probably know how to protect yourself from harmful sun rays that can cause skin cancer. You may have even heard of melanoma and know that itโs the most dangerous form of skin cancer. But did you know that melanoma can spread to parts of the body other…
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Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria 101
Read More: Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria 101October 1, 2025, is World Urticaria Day. Urticaria is the medical word for hives โ itchy red welts that appear on your skin. Acute urticaria happens in response to an allergy or some other source you can identify, like sun exposure. The welts usually go away with time or treatment. But chronic spontaneous urticaria, or…
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Best Collagen For Skin In 2025: The Science, Supplements & Skincare That Actually Work
Read More: Best Collagen For Skin In 2025: The Science, Supplements & Skincare That Actually WorkCollagen has been beautyโs golden word for years, promising firmer, more youthful skin. From powders in your morning smoothie to luxury creams on your nightstand, the options feel endless. And by now, youโve probably heard about people mixing it, slathering it, injecting it to benefit their health.ย But what does the science really say โ…
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The Castor Oil Craze: Your Grandmaโs Favorite Elixir is Back
Read More: The Castor Oil Craze: Your Grandmaโs Favorite Elixir is BackCastor oil has been in medicine bags and beauty routines since ancient Egypt wasnโt ancient โ but now, itโs 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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โI Finally Tried A Cool Peel โ Hereโs Why Iโd Choose It Over A Chemical Peelโ
Read More: โI Finally Tried A Cool Peel โ Hereโs Why Iโd Choose It Over A Chemical PeelโOur feeds are flooded with the latest skincare trends every scroll serving up yet another viral hack to try. Ten-step routines, miracle serums, treatments that claim overnight results. But honestly, between a full-time job and two toddlers, I barely have time to exfoliate properly. My skin, however, had other plans. It was practically begging for…
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Why Cleansing Is The Basis Of Beautiful Skin
Read More: Why Cleansing Is The Basis Of Beautiful SkinYou work hard, play hard and lead an active lifestyle. That means breaking a sweat to keep fit, strong and healthy. Perspiration is one of the main ways the body eliminates metabolic waste, and thatโs one reason why proper cleansing is so important. Cleansers have evolved from a basic soap-based product to formulations with specific…
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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?โ my oncologist asked me. I fidgeted in my seat. Should I tell him the truth? โMaybe 300,โ I said rounding down. He nearly fell out of his chair. I didnโt blame him. I…
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Here Are The 7 Things Dermatologists Would Never Do
Read More: Here Are The 7 Things Dermatologists Would Never DoYour skin can always use aย little extra TLC.ย After all,ย happy, healthy, glowing skinย is not only very apparent to others, but itโs alsoย your largest organ, and you should care for it as such. Of course,ย accurateย andย useful skincare tips and tricksย are hard to come by. Check out anyย IG feed, bus station poster, or TV ads and youโll see a…
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What To Do When Body Acne Strikes + The Best Products To Use
Read More: What To Do When Body Acne Strikes + The Best Products To UseIf youโre prone to breakouts, youโll be all too familiar with the all-consuming, unpleasant thoughts that often come with an angry red spot. After all, nothing saps your confidence quite like waking up with a new pimple on your face โ especially on an important day. But breakouts arenโt just reserved for your face, they…
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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 itโs 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 thatโs constantly sucking the life out of your skin. It sounds dramatic, but itโs 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 Staceyโs party next month? Brandi: Probably a black dress. The one with the โ…
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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 โhomemade.โ 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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Cรณmo examinar tu piel para detectar cรกncer si tienes un tono de piel mรกs oscuro
Read More: Cรณmo examinar tu piel para detectar cรกncer si tienes un tono de piel mรกs oscuroEnglish La revisiรณn mรฉdica de este documento la hizo Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP, FAANP + Infographic text El cรกncer de piel es el tipo mรกs frecuente de cรกncer en EE.UU.ย Las personas con tonos mรกs oscuros de piel pueden desarrollar melanoma ย El melanoma, un tipo de cรกncer 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 โ a type of skin cancer โ 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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Top Hacks To Summer-Proof Your Skin
Read More: Top Hacks To Summer-Proof Your SkinSummer can be challenging for those with eczema-prone and sensitive skin. Hereโs how to keep your skin hydrated and happy through the warm months. Choose Gentle Cleansers Choose a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser like E45โs Face Foaming Cleanser. Not only does it remove impuritiesยนแต, but it also preserves your skinโs natural moisture barrierยนแต. With calming propertiesยนแต,…
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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 โ80s, the smell of piรฑa 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 donโt know Katy Perry personally, but I saw her show in Las Vegas and her skin looked amazing. It was so luminous, I almost didnโt notice her iconic whipped-cream-canister bra because I couldnโt 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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This Is What Causes Hyperpigmentation โ And The Treatments You Need
Read More: This Is What Causes Hyperpigmentation โ And The Treatments You NeedSuffering with hyperpigmentation? Join the club. Itโs incredibly common, so much so that many of your friends may be fretting about the same issue. But what causes hyperpigmentation? And whatโs the best way to treat it? Thankfully, science has come a looooong way and now, solutions abound. Weโve got the hyperpigmentation causes you might not…
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Everything To Know About Double Cleansing โ And Which Products To Use
Read More: Everything To Know About Double Cleansing โ And Which Products To UseAt the core of the double cleansing philosophy, one idea stands out: cleaning your face at the end of the day takes commitment. While you might lazily sit with a pack of wipes and slough off make-up while watching House Of The Dragon, we have some uncomfortable news for you: itโs not enough. Hereโs why…
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5 Women’s Health and Beauty Products Made by Women
Read More: 5 Women’s Health and Beauty Products Made by WomenMay 12-18 is National Womenโs Health Week. As the saying goes, behind every great company is a great woman. Or we should say, a lot of great women. Nearly 4 out of 10 businesses in the U.S. are owned by women. These women-owned businesses employ more than 12 million people and generate $2.7 trillion a…
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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 itโs important to remember to protect your skin whenever you step outside. Most cases of melanoma โ the deadliest form of skin cancer โ are…
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What Is Oil Gritting? Experts Break Down The TikTok Beauty Hack
Read More: What Is Oil Gritting? Experts Break Down The TikTok Beauty HackThe quest for clear pores and smooth skin is never-ending, especially for those of us who are often fighting againstย oily skin and breakouts. So when a hack comes our way (think theย glass skin trendย orย the skin flooding routineย that made waves) that claims to give us the clearest and smoothest skin of our lives, weโre naturally inclined…
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5 Health Trends on TikTok: Heart or Hype?
Read More: 5 Health Trends on TikTok: Heart or Hype?When was the last time you said, โI saw that on TikTok.โ Five seconds ago? That sounds about right. A lot of people turn to TikTok for information these days. More than 1.8 billion people (thatโs billion with a โbโ) use TikTok around the world. And more than half of users are women. The social…
