Q&A: Sunscreen safety and essential skin protection tips
Dr. Michael Girardi understood the importance of sunscreen from an early age. When he was a child, his uncle died of melanoma.
Jun 29, 2026
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Skin & Hair care news
There are no good ways to avoid childhood eczema but many treatment options, say researchers
There's very little parents can do to prevent their kids from developing eczema, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Research hasn't shown that common tactics like special diets, skipping ...
Apr 9, 2026
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Over one-third of U.S. adults report more than one sunburn in previous 12 months
More than one-third of U.S. adults report at least one sunburn during the previous 12 months, according to research published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Jun 3, 2026
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Vitiligo affects around 1 in 100 people worldwide, yet the skin condition remains misunderstood
Around one in every 100 people worldwide has vitiligo—a chronic, autoimmune skin condition that causes the skin to appear lighter in patches.
May 20, 2026
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Overdoing skincare in adolescence can do more harm than good, says dermatologist
More and more teenagers are using cosmetics intended for adults that contain active ingredients — yet overdoing skin care at this age can even make things worse. In adolescence, a poorly chosen skin care routine can lead ...
Jun 1, 2026
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New study helps distinguish sensitive skin syndrome from rosacea at the biological level
New research from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences provides evidence that sensitive skin syndrome (SSS) is biologically distinct from rosacea, helping clarify a long-standing debate ...
May 5, 2026
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Rare colorless carotenoids emerge as multifunctional ingredients for beauty and health
Colorless carotenoids are naturally occurring compounds found in many fruits and vegetables, and are the biosynthetic precursors of familiar colored carotenoids such as lycopene and β-carotene. Despite their important biological ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Teen views on tanning and sunscreen shape skin cancer risk behaviors
A new study finds that how high school students perceive the "costs" of sun protection and the "rewards" of tanning play a significant role in whether they practice sun-safe behaviors. The work will help inform more effective ...
Apr 21, 2026
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Researchers test heated hair products without animal testing
Hair products used in hair salons release aerosols that can cause respiratory tract irritation if inhaled. Under a contract from industry, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine ITEM ...
Aug 3, 2026
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Infrared skin sensor tracks deeper hydration at home despite temperature swings
Diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema, are complicated by skin temperature fluctuations, unclear responses to at-home moisturizers, and measurement systems that don't penetrate the deep layers of ...
Jul 7, 2026
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