Scabies
What is scabies? This is probably the itchiest disease you can get. Even its name comes from a Latin word meaning “to scratch,” and you’re
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Chancroid
What is chancroid? Chancroid (pronounced shan-kroid) is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium called Hemophilus ducreyi. Though it’s most prevalent in developing and
Acne
Why do I have acne? No matter what you may have heard, eating lots of chocolate or greasy food won’t give you zits. The real
Sunscreen: How to Wear It
Do I have to wear sunscreen every day? You do, if you spend time outside and don’t want to end up looking like a prune.
Quiz: What Do You Know About Skin Cancer?
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. In fact, the disease can affect people of any ethnic background, and
Quiz: Do You Know How to Save Your Skin?
What’s the best way to keep your skin soft, smooth, and supple? By staying out of the sun, of course. But that’s not all there
Aloe Vera
What is aloe vera? The aloe vera plant (Aloe barbadensis) is the source of two very different herbal products: aloe gel and aloe juice (also
Smoker’s Face
Certain sultry scenes from the great Hollywood classics have come to define our notion of glamor and elegance. Think of drop-dead gorgeous Lauren Bacall locking