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Free Your Legs from Unsightly Veins

This article was edited by Rick Noodleman, MD

Got grey ropes of bulging veins marring your calves? Roadmaps of spidery red and purple lines zigzagging around your upper legs? No need to suffer embarrassment or cover up in long...read more


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Special Back to School News: Zooming In On Acne

This article was edited by Stefan Lowenstein, MD.

Starting the new school year in person or virtually can be quite awkward and challenging. Adding to the beginning of the year stresses are the blotches and blemishes of adolescent acne.

The...read more


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Living with Psoriasis: Causes and Misconceptions

Very often, psoriasis issues start slowly, with just a few red or itchy spots on the skin. Yet, the amount of affected skin continues to increase over time. For some patients, the symptoms may become unmanageable. Eventually, they may...read more


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Getting To Know Your Moles

You probably have at least a mole or two, but do you really know much about what they are, and if you should be concerned?

Moles (sometimes called nevi) are normal skin growths. They can be round or oval, and...read more


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The Damaging Effects of UV Radiation

The sun emits UV radiation in the form of UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVA rays, which are the longest, penetrate the deepest in the skin and are responsible for tanning and premature aging. UVB rays are shorter and responsible...read more


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How to Enjoy California’s Superbloom Without Doom and Gloom for Your Skin Health

This article was edited by Paul Hoesly, MD.

California’s hills are alive with huge swaths of vivid orange, red and purple wildflowers. They’re the eye-popping result of our unusually long and wet winter. These masses of blooming wildflowers are...read more