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Skin cancers, including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and basal cell carcinoma (BCC), represent a growing and uneven global health burden, with both incidence rates and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) projected to rise substantially through 2050, according to a new study…

You probably wash your hair regularly, but when was the last time you cleaned your hairbrush?

“Consider your hairbrush a personal-care item deserving of the same attention as your toothbrush,” says Emily Nadelmann, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical assistant professor of…

Every day, women in menopause notice the changes: skin that tears more easily, wounds that heal more slowly, dryness that no moisturizer seems to fix. These are not simply cosmetic concerns; they're among the skin-related physiological consequences of estrogen loss that affect quality of life in…

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Bemotrizinol is a chemical filter that protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
Sunscreens made with bemotrizinol have been available overseas for many years.
This ingredient doesn’t absorb easily into the body, is lightweight, and doesn’t leave a white cast like…

As summer approaches, a new tanning trend known as “UV maxxing” is gaining traction on TikTok—and dermatologists are sounding the alarm. The viral practice encourages people to intentionally seek out peak UV hours and use the UV Index as a guide for achieving a deeper tan faster. While…

White House officials say they are not obligated to disclose all of Trump’s medications, including whether he still uses finasteride.

It is an ingredient introduced in Europe decades ago that protects against UVB and UVA rays, but decades later it now has FDA approval. That approval, according to one D.C.-area dermatologist, is a game changer for sun protection in our country.

“This is a meaningful step forward,” said…

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Consumer brands increasingly view AAD as a gateway to credibility.
Dermatologists debate where scientific education ends, and marketing begins.
Skincare's authority battle is reshaping dermatology's biggest gathering.

Young people are baking in the sun and chasing sunny skies and high UV levels, often without using a drop of sunscreen. It’s the latest trend sweeping social media. It’s called "tanmaxxing."

We asked a dermatologist and a trichologist about how to fix common issues.