Sunscreen Frequently asked Questions

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Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac:
What Does The Rash Look Like?

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Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac:
How To Treat the Rash

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How to Care for Dry, Cracked Heels

It’s easy for the skin on your feet to become dry and cracked, especially in the winter. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to treat dry, cracked heels at home and prevent them from coming back.
To care for dry, cracked heels, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists.

• Limit baths and showers to 5-10 minutes. Bathing for too long can dry out the skin, making dry, cracked heels worse. Be gentle when blotting your skin dry with a towel. 
• Use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser. This will help your feet retain their natural oils. 
• Moisturize within 5 minutes of bathing. Look for a moisturizing cream that contains 10-25% urea, alpha hydroxy acid, or salicylic acid, and apply it to your heels immediately after bathing while your skin is still damp and whenever your heels feel dry to lock in moisture. 
• Before bed, apply plain petroleum jelly. Consider wearing socks at night to avoid getting grease on your bedding.
• Protect your heels. During the day, apply a liquid bandage over the cracks in your heels to create a protective barrier, which can help reduce pain, speed up healing, and stop germs from entering your skin.
• Wear the proper shoes. If you have dry, cracked heels, avoid open-heeled shoes, such as flip flops or slingbacks, shoes that are worn down, or shoes that don’t fit properly.
• Sometimes, cracked heels are caused by a medical condition, such as diabetes. If your dry, cracked heels are severe or do not improve after following these tips, talk to a board-certified dermatologist.
  Related AAD resources
• Dry skin relief
  
• Dry skin relief for those with diabetes
  
• Dermatologists' top tips for relieving dry skin
  

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Academy video shares how to care for facial hair

Healthy-looking facial hair starts with healthy skin. With the right skin care, it’s possible for patients to prevent problems like dandruff, ingrown hair, acne, and itch. Help your patients keep their skin and facial hair healthy

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Is Your Workout Causing Your Acne?

How to prevent acne caused by workouts.
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Working out can cause excessive sweating, as well as a buildup of oil, dirt, and bacteria on your skin -all of which can lead to acne. However, you don't have to quit exercising in order to see clearer skin. The key is to maintain proper hygiene before, during, and after your workouts. 
Do you suspect that your workout is causing (or worsening) your acne? You could be right. 
ff your workout is the culprit, you don't have to stop exercising. You can continue to play sports, take your favorite exercise class, or hit the gym and still see clearer skin. Here's what dermatologists recommend. 

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Your Winter Skin Survival Kit

As temperatures dip, check your products for these skin-saving ingredients :
Cold air outside, hot air inside, and dry air everywhere can disrupt the skin's barrier in the winter. And that can mean dry, itchy skin for everyone, but especially for those who deal with conditions like eczema and psoriasis. 
Here are some products that can help your skin look and feel its best throughout the colder months. Some of the ingredients are tried-and-true skin superstars, while others are relatively new additions to the winter skin care arsenal. 

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