Skin Care and Beauty - Prevention

It's not just your internal organs that can be harmed by excess drinking; your skin, hair, and nails can suffer as well.

Follow these smart steps to keep your complexion radiant and free of acne-causing bacteria.

Make an informed decision about the hair care products you use.

Save your skin, nails, lips, and hair with these dermatologist-recommended tips.

If used incorrectly, one luxury car feature could do permanent damage to your skin.

Take a look at five surprising causes for this common irritating skin condition.

Here’s why you should become familiar with the symptoms of Actinic Keratosis.

Find out if this is negatively affecting how you look. If so, there are several treatments designed to reverse the damaging effects.

You know the old saying, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is? We might want to apply this truism to the idea that using antibacterial cleaners reduces the spread of illness.

Here's how certain natural scents may help improve your health and overall state of mind.

These unsightly growths are harmless, but they can be painful and highly contagious. Here's how to treat them.

Skin cancer rates are likely to increase in the coming years. Find out how behavioral and dietary changes can reduce your risk.

Keeping cool on hot summer days isn't only a matter a comfort—it's vital for good health and even survival.

Your scalp can be a hidden zone for skin cancer, but a new study and advocacy campaign gets behind an innovative solution.

Learn what researchers have found about caffeine's effect on skin cancer prevention.

There are steps you can take to keep your feet healthy and minimize your risk of serious complications. Get started with these simple tips.

Cold weather brings unique challenges to skin health. Keep these tips in mind and you'll have smooth, hydrated skin in this chilly season.

This drugstore staple is often overlooked in our search for the best health and beauty aids. But there are some good reasons to add this affordable compound to your shopping cart.

Whether you have a newly developed scar or you're trying to stop a wound from turning into a prominent scar, there are ways you can minimize its appearance.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that can debilitate your skin, self-esteem, and overall health. What's worse is that it can lead to more serious health complications. Learn about how to detect, treat, and cope with this disease.

What is it about these rays that makes them so harmful? And how can you tell if you're taking the proper safety precautions?

When you apply sunscreens that say "broad spectrum," "sweat-resistant," or "SPF 100," are you truly getting the protection you paid for? These new sunscreen regulations can help you make the right choice to protect yourself.

Did you know that many products used for personal hygiene and beauty can be major sources of human exposure to dangerous chemicals?

The American Academy of Dermatology stresses the importance of using sunscreen before stepping outdoors to reduce your risk of skin cancer. But what if you're allergic to sunscreen? Does that mean you have to forego summer pleasures or put yourself at risk of getting burned? Absolutely not.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. So, when fresh air and sunshine beckons your family outside to play, be sure to pack sunscreen along with your diapers, snacks, and other essentials. Here's all you need to know.

Taking care of your health is the single most important way to extend your life. And even though, in general, men tend to have a lousy track record, there are simple ways you can turn that around.

Did you know that basal cell carcinoma is the most common kind of cancer in America? It can ravage your skin and even cause disfiguration if not treated properly. Be sure you know how to detect and deal with signs of this skin cancer.

You know that an unhealthy lifestyle can eventually show up on your skin, but what if a simple, painless test could reveal the physical evidence? Would it encourage you to change your habits? Some scientists believe that it will.

Almost a quarter of a million Americans are diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma every year, and the numbers are growing. But what are the causes and warning signs? And are you doing enough to protect yourself?

Some causes are unavoidable: a genetic predisposition or if you're going through chemo, for instance. However, you can often take steps to avoid the loss of your luscious locks.