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How to Identify Your Skin Type

Skin types are typically categorized as normal, oily, dry, combination, or sensitive. Knowing your skin type can help you ...
If there's one good thing about skin cancer, it's that you can spot it yourself—if you know what to look for. And the earlier you can find skin cancer, the sooner you can seek treatment. The Skin ...
Skin cancer on the face may appear as an atypical mole, a raised spot, a discolored area, or a dry, scaly patch of skin. The disease can occur on the face, head, and neck due to sun exposure or other ...
The human skin, our body’s largest organ, serves as a protective barrier against harmful environmental elements. However, this same skin can fall victim to one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in ...
Skin cancer on the scalp may take the form of growths such as ulcers, moles, and sores. These growths can change in color, size, and shape. Treatment options vary depending on the type of skin cancer.
A benign skin tumor happens when cells in your skin grow and form a mass. These tumors don’t contain malignant cells, so they are not cancer. There are many types of benign skin tumors. Share on ...
“Look for gentle surfactants, humectants like hyaluronic acid or glycerin, and barrier-supporting ingredients,” says Dr. Shokeen. If you’re acne-prone, she says that salicylic acid can be helpful for ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide, and an estimated 1 in 5 Americans develop it by age 70, the Skin Cancer Foundation says. Luckily, there are ...
Surgery is the “gold standard” of treating skin cancer, but disease type and patient preferences could determine which type of procedure is used, an expert said. Surgery is the “gold standard” for ...
When it comes to skin management, many of us grapple with unsightly blemishes like moles and skin tags. These imperfections can affect our confidence, ultimately influencing how we present ourselves ...
Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare skin condition that’s usually inherited. It makes the skin incredibly thin and brittle. People born with this condition are often called “butterfly children” because ...