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Skin Problems You Should
Never Ignore

Is your skin itchy, broken out, or covered in a rash or strange spots? Skin inflammation, changes in texture or color, and spots may result from infection, a chronic skin condition, or contact with an allergen or irritant. If you think you have one of these common adult skin problems, have your doctor check it out. Most are minor, but others can signal something more serious. Psoriasis: Thick, red patches of skin covered with white or silvery scales are signs of psoriasis.

Face moisturizer recalled:
FDA issues advisory on First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

The beauty community was on high alert following a report that skin care brand First Aid Beauty issued a recall of its popular Ultra Repair Cream. First Aid Beauty recalled 2,756 jars of its moisturizer, following an advisory from the FDA, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of biological products, including cosmetics, said “the use of or exposure to, [the cream] may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.”

The science of sunscreen:
3 experts tackle common myths about its safety

For most of us, the start of summer calls for a trip to the drugstore to stock up on sunscreen. But which one? There are more options to choose from than ever before—from sprays to sticks—and with recent news reports calling into question some common ingredients, it’s easy to be confused about what’s safe and what’s not. We asked three experts—a dermatologist, a marine biologist and a skincare scientist—to ebunk some common myths about sunscreen.

The 19 Best Eye Creams for Puffiness, According to Dermatologists

Whether you didn’t get enough sleep the night before or you suffer from chronically swollen under-eyes, the best eye cream for puffiness may help return your complexion to its normal glow—minus the inflammation. Sure, the best retinol and products that act like Botox in a bottle get a lot of hype, but eye creams are another type of skincare product worth your time. Some medical conditions may contribute to swollen under-eyes, dermatologist Janiene Luke, M.D., says.

Signs That Rash Might Be Psoriasis

What Is Psoriasis? This skin condition causes a thick, patchy rash with scales. The most common type is called plaque psoriasis. You can get it anywhere on your body, but it shows up most often on your scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. You can't catch it by touching the skin of someone with psoriasis. Kids can get psoriasis, but it's more common in adults. Psoriasis on Lighter Skin: When psoriasis starts, you may see a few red bumps on your skin if you have lighter skin. These may get larger and thicker and get scales on top.

Wound assessment best practices: How to improve outcomes

Before implementing any changes to clinical protocols, be sure your team knows the basics of wound assessments. A comprehensive wound assessment includes detailed, clear and consistent descriptions of the following characteristics: Type of wound: Determine if the wound is a pressure injury, venous ulcer, diabetic ulcer or other type of wound. Wound location: Document the anatomical location of the wound. Wound size: Measure the length, width and depth of the wound.

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