Dermatology

Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome

What is Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, the rare rash that Mandy Moore's son has?

Melanoma is more likely to kill Black men than others, research finds

Melanoma in Black men

Slugging can help soothe dry skin, but it's not ideal for everyone

Slugging Dry Skin

Cold weather brings itchy, irritated, dry and scaly skin. Here's how to treat it

Dry Skin Winter

Struggling to stop biting your nails? There are health reasons to quit

chronic nail-biting

Telemedicine can reduce wait times for highly-sought dermatology visits

Dermatologist Consult Telehealth

The effects of psoriasis can be more than skin deep

The effects of psoriasis are more than skin deep: Here's what you need to know

Racial disparity evident in acne treatment, according to Penn researchers

Acne Penn Medicine

Find a new mole? Here's what you should do next

Dermatologists are prescribing fewer antibiotics – but they still outpace other specialties

Philly dermatologists pick apart Dr. Pimple Popper

Dr. Sandra Lee, Pimple Popper

Two sunscreen ingredients you might consider avoiding if you're concerned about the oceans

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Poison ivy: a ‘familiar stranger’ that could ruin your summer

Carroll - Poison Ivy

Penn study: Minorities are less likely to see a doctor for common skin disease

Stock_Carroll - Penn Medicine

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Does Medicare cover mental health therapy?

hurried child syndrome

'Hurried child syndrome' can lead to anxiety and depression; here's how parents can avoid...

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How to enroll in an Independence Blue Cross health insurance plan

Yo-Yo Effect Dieting

Why is it so easy to regain weight after losing it? New research sheds light on the 'yo-yo effect'

Music Mood Booster

Music can help improve mental health, but the reason for this remains a mystery

chronic pain CDC

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans report suffering from chronic pain, which can interfere with daily life

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