What your skin says about your health.
"Our skin is a window into the body and can be an important indicator of your overall health,” says Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, professor and Chair of Dermatology at George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He explains that your skin isn’t just a protective layer for your body’s systems but an important player in physiological processes. “Not only is the skin the largest organ—one that wears many hats from immune to endocrine function—it often reflects internal conditions and imbalances. Click here to read more.