“Pimples are for hormone-fueled teenagers!” We wish this were true, but men and women of all ages and stages experience plugged-up pores. In fact, acne affects about 50 million people in the U.S. each year.1 Pimples come in different forms, and many of us have…
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Bask in the sun, take a dip in the pool, feel the blades of grass between your toes. Summer’s long days are here to enjoy, but some of the season’s best outdoor pastimes can also wreak havoc on our skin. Combat summer’s most pesky skin…
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With summertime comes warmer weather and lighter clothing, as we’re all trying to stay cool. Skin needs extra protection in the summertime, when the sun’s rays, plants, bugs and more can put our skin at risk for rash, sunburn and infection. Read more about how…
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Ashley thought her dark toenail was a runner’s issue but discovered the problem was far more complex after a second opinion from a Teladoc online dermatologist. Ashley is meticulous. A prosecutor and avid runner, Ashley is used to dealing with facts and measuring figures, gathering…
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It’s known as the most wonderful time of year: Our senses are piqued by falling snowflakes, holiday shopping and hot chocolate by the fire. But for many of us, dry, itchy skin overpowers the enjoyment of winter wonder, leading to irritation, painful cracks in the…
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Depending on the type and severity of your acne, you may have a couple pimples every now and then or a lifelong battle with breakouts. The first thing to do when treating acne is to understand what type you have.1 Blackheads occur when pores clog…
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It’s still winter, and the skin feels it. As cold temps persist, we keep fighting the elements and firing up that furnace. Meanwhile, the dry air is doing a number on the body’s largest organ. If you’re having dry, itchy skin that’s rashy, could it…
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Which of these is the human body’s largest organ: brain, heart, liver, lungs, or skin? If you guessed skin, bingo! It’s the winner by far—on average it measures 20 square feet and weighs about 10 pounds.1 To visualize the scale, measure a 4-by-5 foot rectangle….
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