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Where to find accurate online health information

WEBLook for one of the following: 1) References on the page, which tell you the sources for the information, or 2) Information that tells you the source is an expert on the subject like a …

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Free skin cancer screenings

WEBThe free skin cancer screening program is the AAD's longest-standing public health program. Since its inception in 1985, dermatologists have conducted more than 2.8 …

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Heart disease: 12 warning signs that appear on your skin

WEBMedical name: Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome (another name for Kawasaki disease) Other signs that appear on the skin and can be a warning sign of heart …

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SPOT Skin Cancer™ seeks a world without skin cancer

WEBThe AAD's SPOT Skin Cancer™ public awareness campaign is designed to involve the public, the AAD’s membership physicians, other health organizations, media, and for …

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Skin Healthy Magazine

WEBSummer 2022. Learn expert tips for healthy skin in the summer and year-round, including dermatologists’ sun protection checklist and detecting skin cancer in all skin tones. …

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Flyers and posters

WEBYou can make a difference and educate others about their risk for skin cancer with these free skin cancer handouts. Check Your Partner. Check Yourself. These fun, easy-to-use …

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Hair loss: Diagnosis and treatment

WEBImages Images 1 and 2: Getty Images. Image 3: Property of the American Academy of Dermatology, A to Z Video Series. Image 4: Image used with permission of Journal of …

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Is sunscreen safe

WEBSunscreen plays a key role in protecting your skin from the sun. When you use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and water resistance, it can: …

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Acne: Diagnosis and treatment

WEBThe FDA has approved three antibiotics to treat acne. All are approved to treat acne in patients nine years of age and older. FDA-approved antibiotics to treat acne: …

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Skin care tips dermatologists use

WEBKeep your hands off your face. Whenever you touch your face, you transfer dirt, germs, and oil from your hands to your face. Do your best to leave your skin alone throughout the …

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Hair loss: Who gets and causes

WEBBeing slowly poisoned can lead to hair loss. Poisons that can cause hair loss include arsenic, thallium, mercury, and lithium. If you ingest a large amount of warfarin, which is …

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Find a free skin cancer screening

WEBWhen caught early, skin cancer is highly treatable. Find out if there is a free skin cancer screening near you. Click on a state below to see the results of free skin cancer …

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Tips for healthy nails

WEBHere are dermatologists’ tips for keeping your nails healthy: Keep nails clean and dry. Cut nails straight across. Use sharp nail scissors or clippers. Round the nails slightly at the …

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Tips for healthy hair

WEBConcentrate shampoo on the scalp. When washing your hair, concentrate on cleaning primarily the scalp, rather than washing the entire length of hair. Washing only your hair …

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10 surprising facts about indoor tanning

WEBIndoor tanning can increase the risk of developing the two most common types of skin cancer — squamous cell carcinoma by 58% and basal cell carcinoma by 24%. 1 Using …

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Everyday scalp care

WEBEveryday scalp care. How you care for your scalp matters. The right care can prevent certain types of hair loss and leave your hair looking healthy. Here are simple tips from …

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12 nail changes a dermatologist should examine

WEBA fungal infection. Psoriasis. Injury from an aggressive manicure. Injury form cleaning under your nails with a sharp object. A dermatologist should examine any nail that’s lifting up. …

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