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What moms must know about teens and indoor tanning
Question: My teenage daughters love using tanning beds, especially now that its winter. Tell me once and for all, is this a dangerous practice leading to skin cancer or a safe way to get some color? I’ve read conflicting reports online... Answer: Did you know that...
Winter-whipped skin! Now what?
Question: I have been using a Retin-A (tretinoin) anti-aging skin-care regimen but with all this extreme winter weather my skin is chapped, cracked and looks and feels terrible. What should I do? Answer: You may need to adjust your skin-care routine and anti-aging...
Does minoxidil cause facial wrinkles?
Question: I have been using Rogaine for 6 months and I have recently noticed several deep wrinkles forming under my eyes, specifically the side I sleep on. I know there are some testimonies on the internet and on Wikipedia about minoxidil causing collagen depletion...
How to avoid and treat dark spots
Question: All I had was a simple pimple – why did it leave such a dark spot and how can I get rid of it as quick as possible? Answer: Of course the answer’s not that simple! Everyone’s propensity to form a dark spot in response to anything that causes skin redness...
Are you at risk for this common spot for skin cancer?
Question: My hair has been thinning considerably for several years now, and my hairdresser recently found some strange spots on my scalp. What are they? Answer: Watch out for basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common, treatable form of skin cancer, on your scalp,...
Can you mistake skin cancer for something else?
Question: I've noticed a small sore like a scab on my left upper arm that will not go away. What could that be? What should I do about it? Answer: Your sore could be a Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), so don't take it lightly. Sometimes a BCC can resemble something else...
Can I use perfume as a deodorant?
Q. I ran out of my usual deodorant, so in a pinch I sprayed my favorite perfume under my arms. Is that bad? A. Possibly. Because underarms, especially in the summer, are more sensitive when susceptible to wetness from sweat, humidity, friction and heat. Your underarm...
Can antiperspirant/deodorant cause itchy armpits?
Question: I've noticed that every time I use my antiperspirant/deodorant my armpits start itching the next day and they keep itching even if I stop using the product for a few days. Eventually it stops itching. Could my antiperspirant/deodorant be causing my itchy...
How to apply sunscreen properly
Question: When applying sunscreen, should you rub it in so it's invisible, or leave it as a white coating (not quite as stylish)? Answer: Well, it depends on the type of sunscreen you are using. Most spray-ons will rub in invisibly. But if you are using a white...
Kids starting camp? Choose sunscreen wisely…
Question: My son goes to camp all day and I need a good sunscreen because he has sensitive skin and is very fair. I've also heard that there is a certain chemical that kids should not be exposed to because it causes cancer. And, are the sprays as effective as the...
Are you making these top sunscreen mistakes?
Question: I recently went out for a day on a boat with friends and even though I used SPF 50 sunscreen all day, I still got burned. What did I do wrong? Answer: There's a lot of news in sunscreen ingredients and thinking these days so lets update how you buy, use and...
What you must know about new FDA sunscreen label rules
Question: "I read about some new sunscreen labeling rules in a magazine but I don't really know how they apply to me when I'm standing in the store aisle trying to choose sunscreen! Can you help?" Answer: Of course! These new FDA sunscreen label requirements are...