Perhaps you're a regular at the dermatologist and go once or more a year, but maybe you've never made a visit to the skin doctor before. Whatever the case, you can get more out of your visit if you're prepared. Here are a few points to consider so that you can make your next trip to the derm a breeze. To find out what they are, just keep reading. Read more

If you've ever tried to make an appointment to the dermatologist, you'll know that there's often a lengthy span of time between the day you call to schedule your next visit until the time the office is able to accommodate you. Recognizing that fact, doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston tested a way to treat acne patients online. According to the study, which was published in the Read more

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: To start the new year off right, vow to stick to these three simple rules. Wear SPF daily (and not just in the summer). People tend to apply sunscreen on days when they're in the sun most, but that strategy won't cut it, says Ranella Hirsch, a dermatologist in Boston. "You're not getting the bulk of your sun from that one day; Read more

Today is Melanoma Monday, the kickoff to Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness month. And according to results released today by the American Academy of Dermatology, a disturbingly high number of young women today still don't feel that tanning is a serious threat. The problem is, however, that most causes of melanoma are due to exposure to sunlight and UV light. Melanoma can be a serious form of Read more

We're excited to continue our partnership with YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan! Every other week, we'll be bringing you the best from her website, MichellePhan.com. This week, Michelle reveals why your nail file's not as clean as you think: Hi everyone, The condition of your nail file is probably something you don’t think of too often…but it should be. According to cosmetics Read more

  We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Transitioning from summer to fall isn't just tough on your wardrobe. Dry air and colder temps can do a number on already-sensitive skin. For some insider tips on how to best pamper your mug to take on seasonal climate changes, read more. Read more

Dairy doesn't cause breakouts — or so goes the usual line of dermatological thinking. Except here's the thing: cheese and milk take my skin to Blemish Town like nothing else. If I eat just a smidgen of triple-creme cheese, my complexion pays for it. That's not surprising, according to Dr. Frank Lipman. He's a New York-based integrative doctor who believes that many people are taxing their Read more

Silver foxes like Helen Mirren may soon be an endangered species. According to London's The Sunday Times, L'Oréal will have a pill that prevents gray hair out within the next four years. "We intend people to take it in the same way as a dietary supplement," L'Oréal's Bruno Bernard told The Times. "It won't be expensive. Ideally, you would take it for your whole life, but realistically we would Read more