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This Is What Happened When I Tried Light Therapy to Clear Up My Acne
LED light therapy started as NASA technology, but it's now being used as an at-home cosmetic treatment for acne and wrinkles.
I Thought I Just Had Acne, But It Was Actually a Less Common Skin Condition
Turns out I was in the middle of the demographic for perioral dermatitis.
Is Cheap Makeup Bad for Your Skin?
There has to be a reason for the drastic price difference between MAC and dollar store bronzer.
The Mental and Social Consequences of Compulsive Hair-Pulling
Echoing the experiences of many, a man in his late 20s described middle school as “absolute hell” because kids perceived him as “the weird kid with missing eyelashes."
These Common Meds Could Make You More Likely to Get Sunburned
I kept wondering what had changed to cause me to burn so badly.
What It's Like to Live With Epidermolysis Bullosa
One in 22,000 people worldwide has a form of the skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).
Everything You Need to Know About Treating Cystic Acne
It’s different from other, more superficial types of types of acne like blackheads and whiteheads because it’s deeper down in your skin.
This Terrifying App Shows You What Not Using Sunscreen Will Do to Your Face
Sunface is a free facial aging app that lets you take a selfie and see what your skin will look like in the future based on your level of UV exposure.
Why Do People Drastically Change Their Skin Color?
The complicated psychology of why some people obsessively tan and why others use bleaching products to lighten their skin.
Young People Are Getting Injections to Avoid Looking Old
Dermatologists say the practice of preventative botox is growing in popularity among 20-something men and women. But how safe is it?
This Is Why Popping Your Pimples Feels So Satisfying
You know you’re not supposed to pick at acne but honestly, it's just so soothing—until you look in the mirror and see the same zit back with a vengeance next morning.
Losing Weight Revealed Little Tumors All Over My Body
Lipomas are apparently harmless, but I still want them gone.