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  1. How to Get Rid of Pimples Under the Skin

    Learn how to treat blind pimples at home with compresses, ice, and proven OTC ingredients, plus when to see a dermatologist.

    By Ekaterina Frolova
  2. How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps on Thighs for Good

    Razor bumps on thighs are common and treatable. Learn what causes them, how to clear them up, and how to prevent them from coming back.

    By Thomas Henderson
  3. How Long Do Nails Grow in a Year and What Affects It

    Fingernails grow about 3–4 cm per year, but age, health, and even the season can shift that number more than you’d expect.

    By Thomas Hughes-Thomson
  4. What Is It Called When Your Hair Falls Out: Alopecia Types

    Hair loss has many names and causes. Learn the difference between common types of alopecia and when thinning or shedding warrants a visit to your doctor.

    By Paula Habib
  5. How to Get Rid of Scar Tissue on Your Face

    From silicone gels to microneedling, here’s what actually works for facial scar tissue based on your scar type.

    By Ekaterina Frolova
  6. How to Get Rid of Pimples on Cheeks: Causes and Fixes

    Cheek acne often comes down to what’s touching your face and what you’re putting on it. Here’s how to treat it and what to realistically expect.

    By Raymond Deschenie
  7. Why Is There a Bump Next to My Ear Piercing?

    That bump near your ear piercing is usually an irritation bump, but it could be a keloid or granuloma. Here’s how to tell them apart and treat each one.

    By Claudia Santos
  8. Is 30 Minutes in the Sun Enough to Tan Your Skin?

    Thirty minutes in the sun might tan you or burn you, depending on your skin type and the UV index. Here’s what’s actually happening to your skin.

    By Trevor Archer
  9. What Does a Beginning Cold Sore Look Like?

    Learn to spot a cold sore in its earliest stage, from that first tingle to the initial blister, so you can act quickly and manage outbreaks more effectively.

    By Hannah Cochran
  10. What Does Vitamin D Hair Loss Look Like?

    Vitamin D deficiency often causes diffuse thinning or patchy loss. Learn how to recognize it, how it differs from other hair loss, and what regrowth looks like.

    By Paula Habib
  11. What to Use for Cold Sore on Lip: Treatments That Work

    From prescription antivirals to OTC creams, learn which cold sore treatments actually work and why starting early makes all the difference.

    By Hannah Cochran
  12. What Is the Difference Between Plaque Psoriasis and Eczema?

    Plaque psoriasis and eczema can look similar, but they differ in causes, location, age of onset, and treatment. Here’s how to tell them apart.

    By Dana Howell
  13. How to Get Rid of Itch After Shaving: Remedies That Work

    Calm post-shave itch with cooling techniques, soothing ingredients, and simple habit changes that help prevent irritation before it starts.

    By Audrey Woodward
  14. What to Do After Popping a Pimple to Prevent Scars

    Popped a pimple? Here’s how to clean it, keep it moist, and protect it from the sun to heal faster and avoid lasting scars or dark marks.

    By Raymond Deschenie