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Most women think they have dry or oily skin but really have combination skin. Combination skin is basically a combination of 2-3 skin types, usually oily in some areas and dry in others.

Most women think they have dry or oily skin but re...

There's nothing worse than dry, itchy skin. Dry skin can happen any time during the year, but is most prevalent in winter (hence the term, "winter itch"). Find out why your skin tends to be dry in winter and how to solve dry hands, feet, body, face a...

There's nothing worse than dry, itchy skin. Dry sk...

Question: Does Drinking Water Help Prevent Acne? Answer: The answer is no. Drinking water sounds good in theory, which is likely why the belief that our bodies need eight glasses...

Question: Does Drinking Water Help Prevent Acne? ...

Question: Does drinking 8 glasses of water a day keep my skin moist? Answer: No. Despite years of having this drummed into our heads, science and studies show this is...

Question: Does drinking 8 glasses of water a day k...

There are 5 basic skin care types: oily, combination (normal), sensitive, dry and sun-damaged. Your skin type is determined by how much -- or how little -- oil your skin...

There are 5 basic skin care types: oily, combinati...

Your skin naturally acts as a barrier, meaning it keeps out what it's supposed to (dirt and free radicals like environmental pollution) while keeping in the good stuff (moisture and...

Your skin naturally acts as a barrier, meaning it ...

OK, So What Works on Crow's Feet Then? Since we know eye creams won't erase your smile lines, then what does? In one word: Botox. I've tried it. It works....

OK, So What Works on Crow's Feet Then? Since we k...

Wear Sunscreen Every Day I know it's tedious to constantly hear about the importance of sunscreen, but if there was one beauty rule I'd teach a child it's to wear...

Wear Sunscreen Every Day I know it's tedious to c...

Step 1: Cleansing Simple is key here. You need to find a good cleanser that your skin responds well to, and stick with it: See the best cleansers for your...

Step 1: Cleansing Simple is key here. You need to...

Tests and diagnosis Your doctor is likely to conduct a physical exam and to ask questions about your symptoms, UV exposure and sunburn history. If you experience sunburns or skin...

Tests and diagnosis Your doctor is likely to cond...

Complications Intense sun exposure that results in sunburn increases your risk of certain complications and related skin diseases. These include infection, premature aging of your skin and skin cancer. Infection...

Complications Intense sun exposure that results i...

Sunburn — red, painful skin that feels hot to the touch — usually appears within a few hours after sun exposure and may take several days or longer to fade....

Sunburn — red, painful skin that feels hot t...

What you can do Before your appointment, you may want to write a list of answers to the following questions: How long after exposure to the sun did your symptoms...

What you can do Before your appointment, you may ...

Sun allergy is a term often used to describe a number of conditions in which an itchy red rash occurs on skin that's been exposed to sunlight. The most common...

Sun allergy is a term often used to describe a num...

What to expect from your doctor Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, including: When did you begin experiencing symptoms? Have your symptoms been continuous or...

What to expect from your doctor Your doctor is li...

An ingrown hair occurs when a shaved or tweezed hair grows back into the skin, causing inflammation and irritation. Ingrown hairs are most common among black males ages 14 to...

An ingrown hair occurs when a shaved or tweezed ha...

It's so tempting to get out and enjoy the sun. However, new research from Mayo Clinic shows that skin cancer is on the rise — especially among younger people. Incidence...

It's so tempting to get out and enjoy the sun. How...

What you can expect A face-lift can be done in a hospital or an outpatient surgical facility. Sometimes the procedure is done with sedation and local anesthesia, which numbs only...

What you can expect A face-lift can be done in a ...

A face-lift (rhytidectomy) is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the look of your face and neck. During a face-lift, facial soft tissues are lifted, excess skin is removed and...

A face-lift (rhytidectomy) is a cosmetic surgical ...

How you prepare If you're interested in laser hair removal, choose a doctor who's board certified in a specialty such as dermatology or cosmetic surgery and has experience with laser...

How you prepare If you're interested in laser hai...

Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that uses a laser — an intense, pulsating beam of light — to remove unwanted hair. During laser hair removal, a laser beam...

Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that use...