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Skincare for teens: Too much of a good thing? A guide for parents

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Dec 30, 2024

For teenagers, taking care of their skin is a crucial step in growing up. But these days, teens are exposed to a lot of fad advice on social media about skincare. As parents and caregivers, it’s important to guide your...

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Say goodbye to dry skin: 8 tips from a dermatologist

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Mar 26, 2024

Does your skin feel tight, itchy or dry? You're not alone. Dry skin affects many people and not only can cause discomfort, but also impacts your confidence. The good news is, there are several adjustments you can make to your...

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How to choose the right sunscreen and SPF for you

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May 31, 2023

The unforgiving Texas sun is rapidly approaching us, bringing with it the threat of the dreaded sunburn. We’ve all been there—the pain, the peeling, the bright red reminder that you didn’t wear enough sunscreen. Prevent sunburn before it’s too late...

Anti-aging skin care tips: A dermatologist’s secrets to younger-looking skin

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Oct 5, 2022

Anti-aging skin products are all the rage these days, and I get it—who doesn’t want healthy, glowing skin when they’re older? Many skin changes don’t really show when we’re younger but become more obvious and persistent with age.While some skin...

How to ditch dry skin: A dermatologist’s top tips for nourished, glowing skin

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Aug 4, 2022

Dry skin can be itchy and unpleasant. If you’ve lathered on the lotion to no avail, you’re probably fed up with dry skin. But there’s good news—you don’t have to feel like an alligator. It turns out there are a...

Living with psoriasis: Skin care tips and treatments

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Jul 1, 2022

If you’re living with psoriasis, I don’t have to tell you what it looks like: red scaly plaques often located on the skin of the elbows, knees and scalp. I also don’t have to tell you how uncomfortable and difficult...

4 simple tips to control your child’s eczema

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Jun 13, 2022

If your child has eczema, you know the key to managing it is preventing a flare-up. Eczema can be painful and as a parent, you never want to see your child uncomfortable. Here are a few tips from a pediatrician...

4 skin care tips for your summer outdoor adventures

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Jun 5, 2022

Despite the oppressive triple-digit heat, summer is when many people spend more time outside than usual—summer camping trips, vacations, outdoor sports, beach trips. But the increase in fun in the sun could mean an increase in bug bites and sunburns.Anna...

The simple skincare routine you need this summer

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May 23, 2022

As the temperatures rise and we lighten our layers, it might also be time to revisit your skincare regimen. Sun protection should rise to the top of your priority list as the sun intensifies—no surprise there. But how else should...

Makeup expiration dates: Is it time to throw your makeup out?

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May 2, 2022

Is your mascara clumpy or your liquid foundation thickening? Can’t remember what year you bought your half-used lipstick?Your old makeup may cause a breakout or worse—dermatologists warn it could lead to a dangerous infection. Holding on to makeup products past...

Sunblock vs. sunscreen: Which one should you use?

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Mar 17, 2022

With the arrival of summer, clear skies and warm sun are calling many of us to the great outdoors, or at least to our own backyards. However, whether you are young or young at heart, it’s important to protect your...

How to spot, treat and reduce your risks for ringworm

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Feb 28, 2022

Although it’s called ringworm, it is not a worm at all. It’s a common skin infection caused by a fungus that anyone can get.While there are no worms involved, the effects of ringworm still aren’t pleasant. Spotting it early and...

Eat your way to glowing skin with these 6 vitamins and nutrients

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Jan 31, 2022

Did you know that certain nutrients can delay the effects of aging and protect your skin from sun damage, acne and dryness? There are many other components in the protection of your skin—hydration, an adequate cleansing and conditioning regimen, and...

Gua sha: The Chinese facial tool for healthy skin and pain relief

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Oct 10, 2021

Traditional Chinese medicine includes more than just acupuncture. If you follow any health and wellness gurus on Instagram you have likely seen some of the other natural techniques gaining traction here in the US—cupping, Chinese herbal medicine and auricular therapy...

My melanoma survival story: What it’s like to be diagnosed with skin cancer

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Sep 8, 2021

When you are young, you feel invincible. You feel that no matter what your parents say to you—like advising you to wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun—you know better.  Afterall, it is your body and you tell yourself,...

Age spots: What you need to know

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Aug 7, 2021

Are you only halfway through your 30s and already noticing the same small darkened skin spots you remember seeing on your grandmother growing up?Say hello to age spots, also known as sunspots, liver spots and solar lentigines.What are age spots?Age...

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6 simple, quick ways to treat sunburn

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May 19, 2021

It’s that time of year again. As temperatures get warmer, you may be tempted to hold off on the sunscreen. You figure a little sun won’t hurt, but then the next thing you know, you’re sunburned. Too much exposure to...

Eczema: The itch that rashes

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Apr 9, 2021

 Eczema, formally known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin disease that often arises in infancy and early childhood but can arise later in life as well. Rachel J. McAndrew, MD, a dermatologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott...

11 ways to ease your eczema

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Nov 5, 2019

Dealing with dry, itchy, red patches on your skin? Eczema might be to blame. Eczema is an incredibly common and usually very manageable skin condition. In fact, an estimated 30 percent of people in the U.S. have eczema — so...

Is “clean” skin care worth it?

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Sep 25, 2019

If you’ve shopped for skincare products lately, you’ve probably seen these labels overtaking the shelves: “clean,” “natural,” “organic,” “safe.” These words are compelling — after all, who wants unsafe skincare products? Sitting pretty on the beauty aisles, they can make...