Simple Carbs May Be Giving You Zits
Research has long suggested a connection between diet and acne. Though some people assume that a pizza fanatic may have a lot of acne because of the ...
Condition Center: Dermatology
Air Pollution and Your Skin
Lung and heart diseases have long been linked to air pollution, but the effects on skin are now beginning to be understood.
Pregnancy and Acne Drugs: Are the Warnings Being Ignored?
Women on the acne medication isotretinoin are often advised to take birth control, but are they heeding the warnings?
Psoriasis Risks Are More Than Skin-Deep
If you’re familiar with psoriasis, you know that it’s more than just a rash—it’s a chronic autoimmune skin disease that can be debilitating. ...
Popping the Acne Myth
Many adolescents and adults know the feeling of scrutinizing their faces in the mirror, looking for pimples. For some young people, acne can be devas...
Cheerleading Is Safe — But Not Perfect
Cheerleading isn't as dangerous as you might think, but it isn't totally safe either.
Psoriasis: What’s Under the Skin
There may be a lot more to psoriasis than what’s on the surface.
Fewer Moles and Melanoma: A Surprising Connection
Moles and melanoma have a connection, although it might not be what you think.
When Sunscreen Causes Skin Problems
If you’re going to be in the sun, sunscreen is essential for protecting from sun damage. But if you have sensitive skin, finding the right sunscree...
How a Vitamin Could Contribute to Acne
Those zits you can't seem to get rid of may be there in part because you're getting too much of a certain vitamin.
Do Sunscreen Labels Have You Confused?
Sunscreen and outdoor activities go hand-in-hand, especially in the summer. But when it comes to choosing a sunscreen, many people may be left in the...
Stay Safe When Getting Inked
Your skin is a barrier between you and the environment, protecting you from heat, light, injury and infection. Breach that barrier with a tattoo need...
Beautiful Nails, Ugly Health Effects
Getting a manicure may seem like a perfect excuse to sit back and relax, but it turns out there may be dangers lurking inside the salon.
You May Want to Think Before You Ink
Tattoos have really gone mainstream in the last decade or so, but for some, tattoos can leave a long-lasting mark — in more ways than one.
Why Some Patients Skip Their Acne Rx
Why would patients want to skip their acne medications? Researchers are trying to find out.
New Removal Method Could 'Cream' Unwanted Tattoos
Lasers may not always be the only way to get your ex’s name off your back. A Canadian student claims he has developed a cream that could get rid of...
This Eczema Treatment May Be Safe for Kids
For parents of kids with the red, itchy skin that comes with eczema, finding an effective treatment is a top priority. And so is making sure the trea...
When Taking Rx Safely Means Taking Birth Control Seriously
For people with severe acne, prescription medication can work when cleansers and ointments fail. Some of those medications, however, can lead to prob...
