Skin

After getting a tattoo, you'll no doubt go to great lengths to protect it and your skin. Here's what you should expect when your tattoo begins peeling.

After a day at the beach, you might notice that your feet are covered in tiny, red bug bites. It turns out it might not be bug bites at all, but rather this.

Each day you step outside, your skin is exposed to the sun's rays. Some of us burn more easily than others -- but here's what happens when you burn repeatedly.

When we think of traveling with sunscreen, we probably think about packing it -- not wearing it on the plane. Here's why you may want to start.

Got a bug bite? A spoon may be all that's required to achieve instant relief from an itchy mosquito bite. Learn the science behind this easy skincare hack.

One of the best things you can do to help alleviate the throbbing pain of a sunburn is to apply lotion to lock in moisture. Just follow these simple steps.

Cellulitis is a condition you don't want to ignore. Acting early rather than later can save you complications. These are the telltale signs to watch for.

You've probably heard that when you burn your mouth you should drink cool water. Have you heard, however, that lip balm could also be a post-burn hack?

The most common way to treat a paper cut is to apply a bandaid, but you don't always have one available when needed. Next time, try this chapstick hack.

Maybe you've had to use your shampoo as a body wash when you're in a pinch. But is that good for your skin? We asked the experts.

Scabs mean that the body is working hard to heal from a wound or injury. But why do they always give us that irritating urge to scratch? Here's why they itch.

When your skin feels hot to touch, you tend to think it's because you're sick. But is that really the only explanation, or are there other possible reasons?

Skin tags on your neck or armpits can be annoying or unsightly. Discover if skin tags can ever become cancerous.

A case of itchy lips can range in severity depending on what's causing the discomfort. Here's how to figure out what's at the root of your symptoms.

Also called sun allergy or sun poisoning, it's not entirely clear what causes sun rash. But knowing the symptoms can help you identify signs of the condition.

While some skin conditions may be relatively easy to differentiate from one another - others, not so much. Corns and warts are two such examples.

When it comes to some skincare products, less can be more. Learn more about skin cycling and if you should try it in our exclusive interview.

Your diet can have a profound effect on your skin health. Health Digest sat down with a leading skincare doctor to learn what foods to avoid for healthy skin.

Taking care of oily skin isn't hard if you know what you're doing. Discover a cosmetic surgeon's best tips for taking care of your oily skin type.

Combination skin is a unique mix of both oily and dry skin. Here's how to best care for it.

Eczema is an irritating condition, especially in the midst of a flare-up. Discover how a skincare expert who has eczema herself avoids pesky flare-ups.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, dermatologist Dr. Aanand Geria suggests four skin care products for less than $20 to keep skin looking healthy.

Dry skin can be a serious issue, especially in winter. Discover one dermatologist's recommendations to soothe skin in an exclusive interview with Health Digest.

While many factors may impact depression, Dr. Jacqueline Eghrari-Sabet, allergist/immunologist, tells Health Digest that eczema may be one of them.

You may think summer is the better time to get a skin exam considering the level of sun exposure. But a dermatologist makes a case for winter exams.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, author and dermatologist, Dr. David J. Leffell shares three things you can do to prevent skin cancer.

Health Digest spoke with a dermatologist who explained why it's important to start a healthy skincare routine as early as your 20s.