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Q: I noticed a small scaly patch on my forehead. It seems like dry skin, but sometimes it’s itchy and forms a little scab when I scratch it. I’ve had it for a while. Should I see a doctor just for that? A: Yes, if it’s been there for more than a few weeks, you absolutely […]
How to apply sunscreen as recommended by American Academy of Dermatology Sunscreen only works when applied correctly. This video offers tips for proper sunscreen use. Video by: American Academy of Dermatology
“Federal regulators warned natural sunscreen companies Tuesday that they’re illegally marketing pills and capsules that claim to protect against the sun. The Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the companies are “misleading consumers, and putting people at risk.” “There’s no pill or capsule that can replace your sunscreen,” said Gottlieb. If an ingestible product was making the claim […]
Psoriasis is a skin condition that affects about 2% of the population. It features red, thickened areas with silvery scales, most often on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Some cases of psoriasis are so mild that people don’t know they have it (e.g. they think they just have dandruff). More moderate or severe […]
Check out this “serious” video about a very serious issue: Video by CollegeHumor
When it comes to tanning, the UK is a nation obsessed. Sales of self-tanners — including lotions, milks, and mousses — are currently through the roof. In fact, researchers at the NPD Group reported that the faux-tan market was worth an enormous £5.9 million (around $7.8 million USD) in 2017, all thanks to brilliant advances in tanning technology. Gone are […]
Baths may seem like a relaxing escape, but skin experts say when it comes to the benefit of your skin, you’re better off taking showers. Dr. Anatoli Freiman of the Toronto Dermatology Centre tells Global News, when you take long baths or even long showers, it starts to affect your skin. “The skin can dry out,” he […]
The City of Toronto is partnering with two melanoma foundations to expand a free sunscreen program to more parks this summer after the success of last year’s pilot project. The city announced Monday that it is working again with the David Cornfield Melanoma Fund and the Douglas Wright Foundation, both of which will be covering the […]
