Skin - Health Digest

Jeremy Brown

Is A Scab On A Mole Cause For Concern?

Moles can have an irregular shape or even have a scab or crusty covering. So, when performing a skin check, when should you start sounding the alarm bells?

Amanda Vining

What Is A Hypertrophic Scar?

After an injury, wounds over time are likely to form a scar. In fact, some may end up with what is known as a hypertrophic scar and it may look a bit different.

Brie Schmidt

The Best Ways To Balance Your Sebum Production

Often at the root of acne breakouts is an imbalance of sebum production. Sebum is a fatty oil produced by the skin's sebaceous glands.

Adeline Jasinski

Cystic Acne Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Acne can be a physical and mental challenge. Here, we've outlined what exactly cystic acne is, its causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Joanna Marie

Why Your Skin pH Is Important And How To Balance It

The skin plays an important part in protecting the body, but it also needs its own protection. Here's why balanced skin pH plays such an important role.

Joanna Marie

5 Tips For Preventing Rosacea Flare-Ups

If you have rosacea, the condition might cause distress and disrupt your social relationships. However, you can take various measures to prevent flare-ups.

Erin Marie

Is It Possible To Get Shingles More Than Once?

Shingles is marked by a painful rash that occurs due to the same virus that causes chickenpox. But can you get shingles more than once? Read on to find out.

Isabel Cohen

Can Exercise Reduce The Appearance Of Stretch Marks?

If you've noticed scar-like, discolored streaks on certain areas of your body, including your belly, hips, and thighs, you may have stretch marks.

Joanna Marie

How To Treat Different Types Of Acne Scars

Acne symptoms may include cystic lesions, whiteheads, pimples, nodules, and small red tender bumps. Some of these symptoms are mild, while others are severe.

Lisabeth Fauble

What To Do When Your Body's Natural Collagen Levels Start Decreasing

As you age, your body stops producing as much collagen as it once did. Read on to find out what to do when your body's collagen levels start decreasing.

Brynna Standen

How To Wash Your Gua Sha Tools To Keep Your Skin Healthy

The ancient gua sha facial massage has become very popular on TikTok. Discover the best way to wash your gua sha tools in order to keep your skin healthy.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

What Causes Spots On The Bottom Of Your Feet?

It's important to take good care of your feet by regularly inspecting them. Spots on the bottom of your feet and pain could indicate a medical condition.

healthyNick

Khloe Kardashian Opens Up About The Tumor She Had Removed From Her Face

Khloe Kardashian recently had a "rare" tumor removed from her face. Read on to find out what she shared about her surgery.

Anne Taylor

What To Expect When Using Tretinoin For Acne

If you're thinking about using Tretinoin for your acne, it's important to understand how the medication works.

Erin Marie

Can Ice Help Treat Acne?

While it's always a good idea to consult with an expert when it comes to treatment for the skin, experts weigh in on whether or not ice may be able to help.

Erin Marie

What Are People's Go-To Sunburn Remedies? - Health Digest Survey

The aftermath of a sunburn can be particularly unpleasant. For this reason, Health Digest did a survey to find out people's #1 go-to remedy to soothe a sunburn.

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Lauren Alexander

14 Conditions That Essential Oils Can Help Manage

Essential oils are highly concentrated and can help alleviate a number of conditions. Learn how to manage your situation with a variety of essential oils.

Jay Wilson

13 Causes Of Peeling Skin You Might Not Know

Caused by damage to the epidermis, peeling skin is rather common. Wondering why it's happening to you? Here's a look at the things that could be causing it.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Unexpected Benefits Of Adding Onion To Your Skin Care Routine

Onions are fabulous in soups and stews, but did you know they can be used in skin care? Discover the unexpected benefits of onions in your skin care routine.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Tips For Protecting Your Complexion

The skin begins to age as early as the mid-20s from sun exposure and genetics. Aging may not be visible to the naked eye, but starting protection early helps.

Joanna Marie

What's The Difference Between Retinol And Tretinoin?

Retinol is a form of vitamin A that's usually available over the counter. Tretinoin is a synthetic derivative of vitamin A used for some skin-related disorders.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Should Hair Sunscreen Be A Part Of Your Everyday Routine?

As it turns out, it may be a good idea for you to go one step further in your everyday skin routine and add some sunscreen to your hairline.

Catherine Caruso

How To Protect And Care For Your Skin Barrier

It is important to take care of your skin and to protect your skin barrier, or the outer layer of your skin. Here is how you should do that.

Joanna Marie

This Is How Long It Takes For Accutane To Start Working

Accutane is a common and highly effective medication for the treatment of severe acne. Discover how long it takes for this medicine to start working.

Brynna Standen

How Much Sunscreen You Really Need To Be Using On Your Face

Putting your best face forward starts with lathering on the sunscreen. But how much do you really need to put on to protect the skin on your face?

Lisabeth Fauble

Unexpected Benefits Of Adding Chamomile To Your Skin Care Routine

Aside from consuming it, chamomile is known to do wonders for the skin. In fact, some unexpected benefits may be more useful than you think.

Brynna Standen

Why You May Want To Add Grapeseed Oil To Your Skin Care Routine

Grapeseed oil is proving to be a miracle product for the skin. Here are a few good reasons why you may want to add grapeseed oil to your daily skincare regimen.