Need another reason to quit smoking? According to Brian Kinney, M.D., assistant clinical professor of plastic surgery at the Keck School of Medicine o...
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While some see acne as a plague of the teenage years, many people well past 18 still suffer from the skin condition. Here, a USC expert talks about h...
July is Ultraviolet Safety Month. When picking a sunscreen for your summer outing, you should pick a broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and...
As temperatures heat up across the nation and people start spending more time outside, it’s important to know the facts about skin cancer—...
A. Scalp itching can be influenced by a variety of environmental factors such as humidity levels, seasonal variation in clothing and seasonal variatio...
A. Oral cold sores are usually caused by infection of the mucous membranes of the lips and mouth with Herpes simplex virus Type 1 (HSV-1), says Judy G...
A. "The vast majority of kids who come into contact with this bacteria will not develop the type of serious infections that we read or hear about in t...
As the weather begins to cool across the country, many people will start to feel the effects on their skin. "As winter sets in, the outside air become...
A recent report on drug-resistant staph infections has made major headlines this past week. Here, a USC expert gives the basics on beating the bacteri...
Even under the best conditions, manicures can leave fingernails vulnerable to painful bacterial infections. "Most manicure salons push back the cuticl...
If you have developed rough, scaly patches on your skin and have a history of sun exposure, it's best to get them checked out by a dermatologist. It c...
While sweat usually works as a cooling agent for our body, it can also cause itchiness and discomfort, known to some as 'prickly heat.' "The sweat get...
When choosing a sunscreen this summer, it is important to look beyond the level of SPF, according to David Peng, M.D., M.P.H., director of the melanom...
The month of May has been nationally designated as Skin Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. To mark the occasion and help raise awareness, US...
Despite being the body's largest organ, many people neglect to take good care of their skin. Now that the dry months of winter are over, prepare your ...
A. A scar can add character, make for a good story or be exactly what you do not want, where you do not want it. "Whatever you feel about your scars t...
If you're participating in outdoor activities and can't find lip balm with sunblock, reach for the lipstick – it can protect from the sun too. A study...
Healthoughts
USC Health Magazine
Spring 06
Healthoughts compiled by Jon Nalick and Kathleen O’Neil
For physicians trying to determine which...
Using data from the California Cancer Registry, researchers find increasing rates of skin cancer among Latino men and women.
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Dermatology has quietly grown into a department that is leading research and comprehensive care for skin diseases in Southern California.
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