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Beauty is more than skin deep. But having healthy skin, hair and nails is still important. Our dermatologists, allergists and other medical experts offer tips and tricks to reduce acne and signs of aging, protect against skin cancer, address chronic conditions and more.

Half moons, or lunulae, on fingernails
April 29, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

What Do the Half Moons on Your Nails Mean?

Lunulae are the visible part of your nail matrix and typically carry very little cause for concern

Scabs on a scalp with hair
April 29, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

14 Reasons You Have Scabs on Your Scalp

Injury, itching, inflammation and irritants can all lead to scabs on your scalp

Person washing their long hair in the shower
April 29, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

How often you lather up your locks can depend on various factors, like hair type, age and ethnicity

Person cleaning their belly button with a cotton swab
April 28, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

The Ins and Outs of Cleaning Your Dirty Belly Button

Make sure you’re being gentle and using a fragrance-free, mild soap to clean your belly button

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Shingles outbreak on shoulders
April 23, 2025/Infectious Disease

Recurrent Shingles: How It Happens and Who’s at Risk

If you have a weakened immune system, your risk for getting shingles a second or third time increases

Lean protein bowl with grains, chicken, chickpeas, cucumber, cauliflower, avocado and tomatoes
April 16, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

8 Foods To Help You Grow Longer, Healthier Hair

Eating whole grains, salmon, fruits and vegetables can help you achieve longer, healthier locks

Blob of lotion
April 15, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

What Are Ceramides?

This important skin care ingredient helps protect your skin and keep it moisturized

Person washing their face, using bathroom mirror, with shelves filled with skin care products
April 8, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

Skin Care Tips From a Dermatologist

Sunscreen, moisturizer and a topical antioxidant every day are a good start to a good skin care routine

Cellulitis on a leg from an infected bug bite
April 4, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

Infected Bug Bites Can Lead To Cellulitis: Here’s How

Bug bites create tiny openings in your skin that can let in dangerous bacteria

Person drying off feet with towel
April 1, 2025/Orthopaedics

How To Get Rid of Smelly Feet: 8 Home Remedies That Work

If soaking your feet, disinfecting your shoes and making lifestyle changes don’t do the job, it’s time to talk to a doctor

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