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the skin is the body’s largest organ and first defense. this section covers conditions from eczema to acne, focusing on dermatological science over beauty trends. articles offer guidance on protection, monitoring changes, and managing chronic skin inflammation.

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skin health
sunscreen for darker skin tones
sunscreen for every shade: why your skin tone doesn’t influence sun protection needs
father with small sick unhappy son indoors at home, checking his hurt back.
evolution of eczema treatment gives children the chance to be kids
side view portrait of african american woman as female dermatologist consulting patient in clinic and examining skin
opinion: why canada must act on access to dermatology care
a doctor man takes pictures of a mole in the back of a patient man, lying face down on the examination table
new ai app can help diagnose skin cancers and improve access to care
child, black man and laptop screen with doctor for telehealth service, communication and advice. home, boy and father with pediatrician on tech for medical support, discussion or virtual consultation
virtual dermatology tackles backlog and access barriers in canada
skin diseases that worsen the quality of human life. the phase of exacerbation of skin diseases and their manifestations. redness spots on the body. dermatitis, allergy, eczema, psoriasis concept.
atopic dermatitis stigma: the visible illness nobody wants to talk about
baby with atopic dermatitis getting cream put. care and prevention of eczema. keep your baby from itching
the 'undervalued' impact of childhood eczema
 
itching dry head scalp and long hair with dandruff
what it feels like: seborrheic dermatitis leaves a mark inside and out
omar sharife hiking outdoors wearing bandana and backpack.
topical treatment for skin conditions vitiligo and atopic dermatitis gets approval in canada
child put on sunscreen on face at beach. skin protection from sunburn. banner with copy space
shield your skin: must-have essentials to prevent sun damage and skin cancer
profile picture of a woman, latoya palmer.
new biologic medication brings hope to patients with uncommon skin condition: 'we can take our lives back'
samuel dunsiger - man stares out a window at pedestrians.
the hidden toll of eczema: social, financial and mental health
girl sitting in water at beach
melanoma: catching it early can mean the difference between life and death
photos of scleroderma event
world scleroderma day: another rare disease that takes years to diagnose
cartoon of doctor shooting needle at a bullseye
melanoma treatment gets better results when it's personalized
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doctor in gloves conducts initial examination of man with sunburn on skin of his shoulders and back, looking for signs of skin cancer or melanoma
new discovery may help researchers stop skin cancer from spreading
woman looking at glass of water in disgu
can you be allergic to water? yes you can, and it has a name: aquagenic urticaria
woman with magnifying glass
skin cancer: should a mole check include my butt?
woman scratching itching body skin with allergy
doctor's orders: 'there are a lot of options' for treating psoriasis
asian chinese liitle girl playing with make-up toys
potentially toxic makeup and body products widely used by children, study says
a leg with the symptom of bacterial cellulitis
cellulitis: do you know the signs?
woman applying sunscreen to skin. sun protection
heading south? don't forget to protect your skin
 
worried woman sitting on the couch
machado: doctors can't know everything, but aita for expecting a google search?
podiatrist treating feet during procedure
nail fungus and onychomycosis: prevention, symptoms, and treatment
young man looking in mirror seeing older man
advice: 'baby botox' may be less invasive, but are there risks?
young woman picking her nails
skin picking disorder: do you know the signs of dermatillomania?
teddi mellencamp
teddi mellencamp diagnosed with ‘wake-up call’ stage 2 melanoma
reality tv star and billionaire entrepreneur kim kardashian uses the hemorrhoid cream, preparation h, to tighten her under-eye wrinkles
advice: can a cream for hemorrhoids help you tackle the signs of aging?
young african american girl using sunscreen lotion at the beach.
anti-sunscreen conspiracy theorists want you to ignore shocking skin cancer stats
jennifer coolidge
spray tan lands ‘the white lotus’ star jennifer coolidge in er
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two feet with a hand scratching the top of one
itchy feet? here's how to tell if you have athlete's foot
sad woman scratching skin. female character dealing with ichthyosis: dry, scaly skin; scales; slow hair growth.
what are the signs of ichthyosis?
shocked woman shaving lip with hair wrapped in a white towel
asking for a friend: it's ok for a woman to shave her upper lip
cartoon with a female doctor looking at the back of man without a shirt on
should i worry about a lipoma?
kim kardashian
kim kardashian's company sued for body tape that allegedly damages, rips skin
wart on hand finger isolated on white background
asking for a friend: why do i keep getting warts?
man brushing dandruff from dirty suit. itchy head
asking for a friend: what can i do about dandruff?
 
female legs in pink sandals upside down on blue background.
asking for friend: what can i do about stinky sandal feet?
tattooed woman blowing bubbles
attention-seeking, rebellious, risk-taker: the personalities most likely to be inked
woman looking in mirror squeezing pimples
asking for a friend: is it ever ok to pop a pimple?
raynaud’s phenomenon
scleroderma: do you know the signs?
woman is disappointed with her skill of applying makeup
tiktok tuesday: we try not to damage our skin with the #eyetape makeup hack (watch)
close-up of a sunburn marks on a woman's back
we know that the sun causes deadly skin cancer, so why are we still tanning?
men's health lance bass
lance bass opens up about his psoriatic arthritis diagnosis
dermatologist inspecting patient skin moles at clinic
skin cancer: do you know the signs?
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