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It may be tempting to squeeze a large pimple, but doing so could make the zit worse, skin doctors say. Up to 50 million Americans struggle with various forms of acne, particularly red, swollen, painful bumps that develop deep in the skin, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. There are better, more effective ways […]
Daily shaving can take a serious toll on a man’s skin-especially when you factor in the drying effects of winter weather. Check out our expert’s advice on how to keep your skin healthy, clean and moisturized. 1. Cleanse Your Skin For most men, skin tends to get oily throughout the day in certain areas, even in […]
Dry skin is a common issue that can affect anyone. To help, dermatologists recommend following these bathing tips to get dry skin relief. Credit: AAD
Warts — and how to treat them — often fall into the things-I-secretly-google-because-I’m-too-embarassed-to-ask-my-doctor category. But despite their (unwarranted) bad rep, warts are incredibly common. “It would be hard to go a day without someone coming into my office to have warts treated,” Robert Brodell, a board-certified dermatologist and chair of the department of dermatology at […]
Research has shown that there is an alarming lack of awareness amongst Canadians concerning sun safety and protection. According to a survey that CDA has conducted on the opinions and attitudes of Canadian men and women toward sun exposure and sun protection, only 55 per cent of men are concerned about the risks of increased […]
The impact of acne is more than skin-deep, and often disrupts sleep and well-being, scientists have found. Researchers in Ireland report that perceived social stigma diminishes quality of life for many who have acne — especially girls and women. “We know from previous research that many acne sufferers experience negative feelings about their condition, but […]
Andy Cohen was diagnosed with skin cancer. He shared in his story about how a tiny black spot turned out to be melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. Due to early detection he’s safe now and it was all thanks to his close friend, celebrity, Kelly Ripa. Check out the full story here. […]
A review of complementary and alternative medicines used by more than 51 percent of patients with psoriasis, shows that indigo naturalis, curcumin, dietary modification, fish oil, meditation, and acupuncture may be effective in some patients, but proceed cautiously investigators say. “There have been many complimentary and alternative medicine treatments investigated for psoriasis. There is some […]
Soko Glam Skin Experts polled top dermatologists about what their biggest patient pet peeves are. Read on to learn what to avoid if you want to be a model patient. Click here to find out. Credit: theklog.co
