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Saddle Sores and Chafing Are a Pain for Anyone Who Cycles—Here’s How to Treat and Prevent These Skin Issues

Saddle Sores and Chafing Are a Pain for Anyone Who Cycles—Here’s How to Treat and Prevent These Skin Issues

Your (super sensitive) skin down there will thank you.

Demi Lovato Put Her Stretch Marks on Full Display and Shared an Eating Disorder Update

Demi Lovato Put Her Stretch Marks on Full Display and Shared an Eating Disorder Update

"My stretch marks aren't going away so might as well throw a lil glitter on 'em."

People Are Putting Adhesive Bandages on Acne to Get Rid of Zits—But Does This Work? Here's What a Doctor Says

People Are Putting Adhesive Bandages on Acne to Get Rid of Zits—But Does This Work? Here's What a Doctor Says

We asked a dermatologist if this viral TikTok beauty trick is legit.

This Fashion Influencer Found Purpose In Her Scars After Burning Her Face, Arms, and Leg in a Tragic Childhood Accident

This Fashion Influencer Found Purpose In Her Scars After a Tragic Accident

Her appearance, scars and all, are part of her style story.

10 Tricks for Getting Rid of Dry Skin, According to Dermatologists

How to Get Rid of Dry Skin This Winter, According to Dermatologists

Here are their top 10 tips for keeping your skin soft and smooth—even while you're washing your hands all the time.

Windburn Can Actually Really Damage Your Skin—Here’s What to Know

What Is Windburn? Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention Techniques, According to Dermatologists

Just another reason to always wear sunscreen—even during the winter months.

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This Makeup Artist With Chronic Eczema Doesn’t Hide Her Flare-Ups—She Makes Them Stand Out

This Makeup Artist With Chronic Eczema Doesn’t Hide Her Flare-Ups—She Makes Them Stand Out

She used the pain and trauma of this skin condition as inspiration for a bold, sought-after look.

LeAnn Rimes Shares Photos Showing Her Psoriasis–Here's What to Know About This Chronic Skin Condition

LeAnn Rimes Shares Photos Showing Her Psoriasis–Here's What to Know About This Chronic Skin Condition

"For so much of my life, I felt like I have to hide," the singer shared in an emotional and raw Instagram post.

This Woman Ended Up With an Abscess on Her Butt Thanks to Her Too-Tight Thong—But What Is That, Exactly?

This Woman Ended Up With an Abscess on Her Butt Thanks to Her Too-Tight Thong—But What Is That, Exactly?

What Is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome? This Rare Skin Disorder Can Make Your Skin Fall Off at the Touch

What Is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome? This Rare Disorder Can Make Skin Fall Off at the Touch

Elle Fanning Reveals Her Eye Shadow Is Actually Eczema in Candid Viral Photos

Elle Fanning Reveals Her Eye Shadow Is Actually Eczema in Candid Viral Photos

What to Know About Sand Flea Bites, Including Treatment and Prevention

What to Know About Sand Flea Bites, Including Treatment and Prevention

Kristin Davis Used This Mantra to Get Through Her Child’s Eczema Diagnosis

Every mom could use this mantra.

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Ashley Graham Embraces Her Stretch Marks in Swimsuits for All Shoot: 'This Is My New Mom Bod'

Ashley Graham Embraces Her Stretch Marks in Swimsuits for All Shoot: 'This Is My New Mom Bod'

Cellulite: What It Is, Why It's Normal, and How to Treat It if You Choose To

Cellulite: What It Is, Why It's Normal, and How to Treat It if You Choose To

‘Piercing Rejection’ Is a Real Thing, and Cardi B Just Shared a Video of It Happening to Her Chest Jewelry

‘Piercing Rejection’ Is a Real Thing, and Cardi B Just Shared a Video of It Happening to Her Chest Jewelry

How Long Does a Sunburn Last—and Is There Any Way to Make It Heal Faster?

How Long Does a Sunburn Last—and Is There Any Way to Make It Heal Faster?

Chrissy Teigen Reveals Brutal Sunburn in Topless Mirror Selfie After Breast Implant Removal Surgery

Chrissy Teigen Reveals Brutal Sunburn in Topless Mirror Selfie After Breast Implant Removal Surgery

Sunscreen vs. Sunblock: What's the Difference, and Which One Is Better?

Sunscreen vs. Sunblock: What's the Difference, and Which One Is Better?

Sunburned Lips: The Best Ways to Soothe and Heal Them, According to Dermatologists

Sunburned Lips: The Best Ways to Soothe and Heal Them, According to Dermatologists

Heat Rash Treatments You Should Know About, According to Dermatologists

Heat Rash Treatments You Should Know About, According to Dermatologists

Your Rash Might Be Caused By Stress—Here’s How to Tell

What Is a Stress Rash, and How Can You Treat One?

'Maskne' Is Now a Thing: Here's What to Do If Your Face Mask is Making You Break Out

'Maskne' Is a Real Thing—Here's How to Stop Face Mask Breakouts

I Finally Had My Trichotillomania Under Control—Then the Pandemic Hit

I Finally Had My Trichotillomania Under Control Before the Pandemic—But Now I'm Struggling in Quarantine

The Stress of Quarantine Is Triggering Psoriasis Flare-Ups. Here's What Derms Recommend

The Stress of Quarantine Is Triggering Psoriasis Flare-Ups. Here's What Derms Recommend

Does Coronavirus Cause a Rash? What You Need to Know

Does Coronavirus Cause a Rash? What You Need to Know

This 26-Year-Old's Itchy Skin Turned Out to Be a Symptom of Hodgkin's Lymphoma

This 26-Year-Old's Itchy Skin Turned Out to Be a Symptom of Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Graphic TikTok Video Shows How an 18-Year-Old Almost Got Her Fingertip Amputated After A Nail-Biting Infection

This 18-Year-Old Girl's Nail-Biting Infection Almost Led to the Amputation of Her Fingertip

11 Surprising Causes of Acne Breakouts

11 Surprising Causes of Acne Breakouts

The Crazy Thing That Happens When You Stop Showering

The Crazy Thing That Happens When You Stop Showering

Mom of 4 Who Is Covered in Thousands of Tumors Says 'Every Day is a Battle'

Mom of 4 Who Is Covered in Thousands of Tumors Says 'Every Day is a Battle'

This Popular Skincare Brand Just Pulled a Face Mask From Shelves After Women Say it Caused 'Chemical Burns'

'Yes To' Removes Popular Unicorn Face Mask From Stores After Women Say it Burned Their Skin

This Woman Has ‘Literal Pubic Hair’ Growing on Her Face After Doctors Used Skin From Her Crotch to Fix a Dog Bite

‘Botched’ Patient Is Growing Pubic Hair on Her Face After Doctors Used Crotch Skin to Fix Dog Bite

Texas Baby Born Without Skin Celebrates First Birthday on New Year’s Day

Texas Baby Born Without Skin Celebrates First Birthday on New Year’s Day

This Man Had a 5-Inch ‘Dragon Horn’ Growing Out of His Back After Ignoring Skin Cancer for 3 Years

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Causes Man to Grow 5-Inch ‘Dragon Horn’ on His Back

Missing Newlyweds Found Suffering Severe Burns Following Desperate Search After Volcano Eruption

Missing Newlyweds Found Suffering Severe Burns Following Desperate Search After Volcano Eruption

CBS Miami’s Frances Wang Is ‘Giddy’ After Seeing Improvements in Her Perioral Dermatitis

CBS Miami’s Frances Wang Is ‘Giddy’ After Seeing Improvements in Her Perioral Dermatitis

3 Ways to Get Rid of a Hickey—Including the Best Way to Cover It Up

How to Get Rid of a Hickey—or At Least Cover It Up