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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.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are apps dedicated to tanning. There truly is an app for everything. Why wouldn’t there be one to tell you when to go outside, soak up the sun, turn over, and bake your skin until you achieve the crispy sheen of a Costco rotisserie chicken while…

Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start to summer are here.

Here & Now’s Indira Lakshmanan talks with Dr. Adam Friedman, chair of dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, about all you need to know about sunscreen before hitting the…