Skin - Health Digest

Robin Rothstein

How To Wake Up With Hydrated Skin Everyday

Not only is your skin an organ, but it is your body's largest organ, and keeping it hydrated is important, but how do you do that overnight?

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Ruth Clark

What To Expect When Getting Botox Injections

Botox is most well-known for its ability to smooth out wrinkles and reduce the appearance of aging. However, it's also used for medical purposes.

Isabel Cohen

If You Have Bad Acne, This Could Be Why

If you have acne, there likely isn't just one cause. The skin condition can be linked to many factors, including hormones, age, stress, medications, and diet.

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Erin Marie

The Unexpected Place You Can Get A Yeast Infection

Though commonly associated with genitals, there's one body part where yeast infections can develop that you may never have thought twice about. Any guesses?

Nancy Schimelpfening

The Real Difference Between Polysporin And Neosporin

Polysporin and Neosporin can be easy to confuse, but there's one key distinction between them. Here's what to know before applying them to your next wound.

Anne Taylor

What's The Difference Between Psoriasis And Ringworm?

Psoriasis and ringworm have many similarities but there are some key differences you should know about.

Amanda Vining

What's The Difference Between Dermabrasion And Microdermabrasion?

You've probably heard about procedures like dermabrasion and microdermabrasion, but what are they and what is the difference between them?

Isabel Cohen

Foods That Will Actually Lead To Firmer Skin

As we age, many of us notice a deterioration in the firmness of our skin. In addition to supplements, there are foods you can eat for firmer skin.

Erin Marie

Here's One Reason It Might Look Like Your Bruise Is Spreading

If your bruise appears to be growing in size, you might wonder whether it is properly healing. Here's one reason it might look like your bruise is spreading.

Niko Vercelletto

What's The Difference Between An Esthetician And A Dermatologist?

Estheticians and dermatologists offer different services and levels of knowledge in the skincare industry. So what's the difference between the two?

Sabika Hassan

How To Handle Botox-Induced Headaches

Botox's function is simple: to temporarily prevent the body's nerves from firing signals to release chemicals that may cause wrinkles.

young woman with long hair scratching scalp

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Why You Should Think Twice Before Scratching Your Head

There are many treatments for an itchy scalp. Topical steroids, antifungal creams, coal tar, and zinc are all solutions for an itchy scalp caused by dandruff.

Close up picture of Dr. Muneeb Shah in a tailored suit

Robin Zabiegalski

Dermatologist Dr. Muneeb Shah Reveals Top Skincare Trends To Avoid - Exclusive

With so much skincare advice on social media these days, it can be hard to know what's safe and effective. Skinfluencer Dr. Muneeb Shah weighs in.

Erin Marie

Could Your Bruise Be A Result Of The Sun?

Contrary to popular belief, a bruise can emerge as a result of more than just physical injury. So could your bruise be a result of the sun?

Isabel Cohen

What It Really Means When Your Body Itches While Pregnant

Many women experience intense itchiness on their bellies during pregnancy. Here's what it really means and what you can do about it.

Erin Marie

Why You Should Consider An Oatmeal Bath To Soothe Your Rash

Did you know that oatmeal baths can provide effective relief for different kinds of skin conditions that produce rashes? Here's what you need to know.

person with red, scaly patches on lower part of scalp

K. Cossey

Tips To Ease Scalp Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic condition in which red, scaly, and sometimes itchy patches emerge on the skin. The autoimmune disease can appear anywhere on the body.

Close up on hand touching ear cartilage piercing

Erin Marie

Piercing Bump Versus Keloid: What's The Difference?

Shortly after receiving a new piercing, a piercing bump may emerge as a small lump due to inflammation that occurs during the body's healing process.

Anne Taylor

How To Identify The Different Types Of Acne

There are many different types of acne, and each one requires a different treatment plan.

Erin Marie

What Does It Mean When You Get A Pimple In Your Nose?

There's no good place to get a pimple. Even worse than on the side of your nose, however, is an unexpected pimple emerging on the inside of your nose.

Kharissa Forte

Myths You Need To Stop Believing About Oily Skin

Nobody wants their skin to get too oily, but as it turns out, myths and misinformation can actually exacerbate the problem for many people.

Ruth Clark

How Botox Could Help Relieve Excessive Sweating

Excessive sweating when not exercising can be anxiety inducing and embarassing. So can Botox provide relief for excessive sweating?

Patricia Rios

The Ingredient In Your Food That Could Be Giving You Acne

The stress you are feeling and the food you eat may be making your acne worse. Here's the ingredient in your food that could be giving you acne.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

How To Effectively Treat Painful Breakouts

Nobody likes having breakouts, and pimples can sometimes become painful whether we touch them or not. Fortunately, there are ways to alleviate this pain.

Vincent Madrone

Does Garlic Really Work To Remove Skin Tags?

Several different websites list garlic as one possible treatment that may be able to remove skin tags. But is it safe, and does it really work?

Kharissa Forte

The Facial That Brightens Skin And Reduces Puffiness

Microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and charcoal masks are types of facials that have grown in popularity. Now, lymphatic drainage facials are on the radar,

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

Is Bakuchiol Really As Effective As Retinols In Improving Your Skin?

While retinols are effective, they are known to cause unpleasant side effects, which are sometimes enough to make people stop using them.