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The sunscreen mistake putting your scalp at risk

Most people consider themselves diligent about sunscreen, carefully covering the face, arms and legs before heading outside. But dermatologists say there's one area that gets skipped far more often than people realize, and it happens to be one of the more common sites for skin cancer. According to skin experts, the scalp, including the hairline…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 17, 20260Comments

Skincare

The risky peptide trend promising a tan without the sun

A new wellness trend is borrowing Barbie's name for an unlikely reason. Influencers have started calling melanotan I and melanotan II the Barbie peptide, touting the injections and nasal sprays for their ability to deepen skin tone while also suppressing appetite and boosting libido, a combination some say fits the doll's image. But dermatologists say…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 10, 20260Comments

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5 sunscreen spots most people skip

Daily sunscreen use lowers the risk of melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma, and it remains the most effective anti-aging step available, since the vast majority of visible skin aging comes from UV exposure, sunscreen only works when it's applied fully. Missed areas leave skin vulnerable, even with regular use. Research published in the journal PLOS…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 2, 20260Comments

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Is that flaky scalp harmless or something far more dangerous?

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and dermatologists are urging people to pay closer attention to a part of the body that is often forgotten during skin checks: the scalp. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and when it develops on the…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 6, 20260Comments

Skincare

Keep Your Skin Healthy before the sun, stress, and bad habits win

Skin rarely gets the credit it deserves. People focus on what's beneath the surface, but the body's largest organ is quietly working around the clock, holding everything together and sending out signals when something goes wrong. What your skin is actually doing Skin acts as a physical shield, standing between the body and a constant stream…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 10, 20260Comments

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Sunscreen Myths That Could Be Costing You Your Skin

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, outpacing every other type combined. By age 70, at least 1 in 5 Americans will develop it. The primary driver is ultraviolet radiation from the sun, and the primary defense is sunscreen. The problem is that most people are applying it wrong, skipping…

ByGesi LloydMarch 21, 20260Comments

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The sunscreen mistake putting your scalp at risk

The risky peptide trend promising a tan without the sun

5 sunscreen spots most people skip

Is that flaky scalp harmless or something far more dangerous?

Keep Your Skin Healthy before the sun, stress, and bad habits win

Sunscreen Myths That Could Be Costing You Your Skin

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