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Diagnosed with mpox? 7 ways to protect your skin from scarring

If you’ve been diagnosed with mpox, you may be concerned about many things, including potential scars left behind.
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Hair loss in women: What causes it and how to stop it
Hair loss is quite common in females, affecting more than 50% of women at some point in their lives and approximately 80% of women by age 80. Learn more.
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Is the slugging beauty trend beneficial for everyone?
If you keep an eye on internet beauty trends, you may have heard of a skin care routine called slugging.
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What causes excessive sweating? A Q&A with a dermatologist
If you're a person who deals with excessive sweating, you can relate to the irritation (and often embarrassment) of living with it.
Conditions and Services A man looking through his hair in the mirror

Why am I losing my hair and can I stop it?
Male baldness is one of those facts of life that men dread.
Conditions and Services Close up of a person's skin with ringworm

You asked, we answered: What is ringworm? How can I avoid it?
I have several lesions, mostly on my face and neck. My dermatologist prescribed pills, an antiseptic washing gel and a cream.
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Can sunscreen cause cancer? Why benzene is toxic and how to avoid it
High levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, were reportedly found in several sunscreens. Can sunscreen do more harm than good?
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You asked, we answered: Are shaving bumps cause for concern?

If you shave with a razor in your private areas, you’ve probably experienced it – little white or red bumps that may linger for a couple of weeks or more. Is this normal and are they cause for concern?
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You asked, we answered: COVID-19 vaccine after dermal filler
Is it safe to get a COVID-19 vaccine after a dermal filler?
Healthy Lifestyle Rice water

Rice water for hair: Is it the miracle social media claims?
Could the secret to growing long luxurious locks be as easy as reaching into your pantry?
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